38 Degrees

Most 38 Degrees supporters live outside London, so the absolute state of transport in this country is a big issue. So we were really pleased that the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh MP, agreed to take questions from our community. Literally hundreds were submitted. We picked some of the best to put to her, and we've just posted the response. The Government is doing some good things - nationalising the trains, and giving local people control back over their busses for a start. And they're doing some things that are really rankling supporters like increasing the bus fare cap. But either way, it is great to see our supporters getting a direct hearing at the top of government on the issues they care about.

🚨Our new research with Survation shows a majority of voters believe key services should be returned to public ownership. ⚡ 66% believe energy companies should be state-run 💧 72% want an end to private companies running our water industry 📮 71% think the Royal Mail and rail services should be returned to the state People are fed up with sky-high bills and poor private services. The British public want a strong and proactive public sector that runs crucial services for the good of everyone.

Last week our CEO Matthew McGregor assessed the challenges and opportunities for campaigners under a progressive government for Progressive Review. Based on research carried out in 2023, and conversations with fellow campaigners in Australia, Germany, Canada and the US, it’s a must read for anyone looking to seize this chance for change. You can find the key takeaways here:

🚨This morning we’ve covered the Yorkshire Post with the experiences of 100 38 Degrees Supporters because Chancellor Rachel Reeves needs to hear how people are struggling with the cost of living. The budget must do more to help millions of people worried about rising bills and keeping warm this winter.

BREAKING: Our Freedom of Information requests show water companies have racked up 1,135 CRIMINAL convictions for illegal sewage dumping since they were privatised 35 years ago. That’s £164m in fines for flooding OUR waters with sewage. This has to stop!

From today the average household will pay 10% more for their gas and electricity. With no new cost-of-living support for those on low incomes, and winter fuel payments being withdrawn for nearly 10 million pensioners as the weather gets colder - vulnerable people across the country are being put under ever increasing financial strain. The Government can’t let people fall through the cracks this winter.

Last night we lit up Liverpool with a vital message for the Labour Party Conference: with millions at risk of falling through the cracks this winter, the ultra-rich have to pay their fair share! A tiny 2% tax on assets over £10m would raise a whopping £24 BILLION for services for everyday people like us. #TenMillionTax

“This is your money, this is my money, and they are profiteering off our children without the experience, and without the Ofsted regulations to go with it.” As long as we keep privatising care, these abuses will continue to happen.

Nearly 30,000 people have signed Chelsea’s petition calling to stop fines for taking children on holiday during school term. Do you agree, do you think the fines are fair?

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