A business cannot invest in Burma without looking at the blood on its hands, said the boss of the 50-staff Battersea firm. Ethnic minorities spilled into refuge camps on the Thai border where they faced Burmese commando raids and kidnap, he added.

Many of his clients are Asian and buy Cantates arts-related print. Davis helped raise the cash for Child Action International and has won support from MPs.

We need to show solidarity with printers in Asia and, as part of a serious modern economy, we should take our responsibilities seriously.