The government must act now to stop people across Merseyside being cut adrift over the winter.
That's the view of Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, who has joined with other regional leaders like Andy Burnham and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in demanding an emergency budget that will support people through the months ahead.
More than 50,000 people have now backed the campaign by 38 Degrees, which calls for fast government action, including an immediate boost to Universal Credit to help those who are already struggling the most.
