The preface of the publication says:
“The new Government aims for a decade of national renewal. The people who need it most – the authors of these letters and the millions of people who share similar experiences – should be invited to become partners in this change.
“We invite the Prime Minister to meet with the authors of these letters, hear in person the wisdom and insights they bring, and find ways to inform policy based on lived experience and insights. Together we can build a state free from poverty and we are ready to play our part.”.
Some contributors, such as Karen & Andy in Morecambe Bay, wrote about the positive impact of localized projects. Poverty Truth Commissions and called for similar approaches at the national level.
They said: “We have worked together on many initiatives and are seeing real change. This is an approach that can make politics more effective at the local and national level.”
Others spoke of the importance of meaningful support, while others noted the need for hope for a brighter future.
One contributor, Steve, from west London, talked about getting involved and then volunteering at a local food bank. He said he saw why we needed to end poverty and what could be different, adding: “By ending poverty, people will be freed to make changes in their lives and communities.”
