The level of cynicism and apathy directed at Live 8 astounds me. Especially with regards to calls to BBC London.
Bob Geldof isn’t perfect, but for those doubting Thomases who believe that since Live Aid, nothing has changed in Africa really ought to ask themselves what the fuck they have done. Zilch mostly..
Live 8 might not make Africa a new Xanadu overnight but it has changed the way most Britons think about Africa. And hopefully it will give the push the G8 leaders need to alter the terms and conditions for trade which that continent is being offered.