Firth, however, has also been part of the venture since its conception two and half years ago and contributed a five- figure sum to the £300,000 used to set up Progreso, along with Matthew Algie and Oxfam.
Why become involved? “I’m increasingly uncomfortable about being part of a problem, which is just gross unfairness. We are complicit.”
Until now, Firth has kept his involvement quiet. This is his first interview on the subject, and the brown-eyed charmer almost appears embarrassed about using his celebrity.....more (to be published)
