Hi ,

The King's Speech had some important first steps – but there's too much that needs action now.

Ahead of the King's Speech, we wrote to every newly-elected MP in the House of Commons and coordinated an open letter calling for the immediate commencement of the socio-economic duty from our #1forEquality campaign group signed by Amnesty, Shelter, the Royal College of Physicians, Resolve Poverty, Just Fair and more.

We need to put pressure on our new MPs to take inequality seriously, and the King's Speech shows us why. There were important first steps on a number of issues, including plans for more public involvement in the economy, devolution, and expanding workers and renters rights, but on so many crises – climate, housing, cost-of-living, water, poverty – the measures plan to leave the flawed structures in place.

On several particular immediate actions we need to take, the King's Speech fell short. And here's where you come in.

What would you like us to focus on when lobbying the new government? You said:

• "Accountability, transparency and honestly regarding the governments intentions to increase public private partnerships in the NHS and other public services. Water into public ownerships. Child poverty prioritised."
  
  
• "The importance of democratic politics and the effect the individual can have. Restoring the population’s faith in politicians and encouraging people from all backgrounds to stand or at least vote."
  
  
• "In addition to your existing policies, I would very much like you to lobby for vastly increased opportunity for everyone to become involved in governing the country at every level by developing deliberative democracy through citizens' assemblies, and replace divisive, polarized politics with co-operation and coming together. Our existing political system is out-dated and needs radical change."
  
  
• Get the "hidden money" out of politics. Demand that ALL contributions and sources of influence are fully disclosed."
  
  
• "The climate and ecological emergency, in every aspect."