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Cradle of democracy is rocked by angry voters

By Kerin Hope

Published: June 4 2009 13:29 | Last updated: June 4 2009 13:29

In the land that invented democracy, disillusionment with party politics is running high, for reasons that would seem familiar to many 5th century BC Athenians.

There is criticism of clientelism or “jobs for the boys”, allegations of corruption and a sense that ordinary citizens’ concerns have been brushed aside by the political elite.

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