Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Spain City Faces Severe Poverty
The European Union has warned there's a growing poverty gap between north and south Europe. Severe reductions in welfare spending mean governments can't protect those who need help. So charities and the church are stepping in. The Red Cross in Spain is now trying to help people at home, as well as abroad. Jacky Rowland reports from Jerez in Spain.
