THE GUARDIAN: Former leaders urge current state heads to work together to end poverty amid potential of first trillionaires emerging
The world is facing a looming crisis of inequality that could see the first trillionaires emerge while nearly half of humanity still languishes in poverty, a group of 40 former presidents and prime ministers warns.
In a letter seen by the Guardian, the group – which includes the ex-British prime minister Gordon Brown – issues a joint appeal to current world leaders for a “new economic coalition of the willing” to address the escalating threats of inequality, poverty and environmental breakdown.
The former leaders also condemn “narrow unilateralism” and the “outdated” 1944 economic model while urging comprehensive debt relief, international tax cooperation, and reform of institutions such as the International Monetary Fund. » | David Smith in Washington | Thursday, June 26, 2025
Hoping for ‘democratic’ politicians to do anything about this gross inequality is like wishing on a star. These politicians haven’t got the balls to tackle this problem. And in any case, most of them are probably too corrupt to do anything about this vulgar inequality. Why? Because they are all hoping and praying for great, highly-paid appointments in commerce when they leave office. So they don’t want to rock the boat.
If you think you are living in a democracy, you are greatly mistaken and rather delusional. And if you think that one of your democratically-elected politicians is courageous enough to tackle this problem, think again! – © Mark Alexander
