We can't do 2024 without you
| The Guardian | | | | | | |  | Dear reader,
Well, 2023 didn't exactly go to plan, did it? Here in the UK, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, had promised us a government of stability and competence – not forgetting professionalism, integrity and accountability – after the rollercoaster ride of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Remember Liz? These days she seems like a long forgotten comedy act. Unless you happen to have a mortgage or a bank loan. In which case you're still paying for her 49 days in Downing Street.
Instead, Sunak took us even further through the looking-glass into the Conservative psychodrama. A continuing cost of living crisis, four broken promises and a health service on the verge of collapse. | | | | | Overseas, the picture has been no better. In the US, Donald Trump is now many people's favourite to become president again. In Ukraine, the war has dragged on with no end in sight. The danger of the rest of the world getting battle fatigue and losing interest all too apparent. Then there is the war in the Middle East and not forgetting the climate crisis …
But a new year brings new hope. There are elections in many countries, including the UK and the US. We have to believe in change. That something better is possible. The Guardian will continue to cover events from all over the world and our reporting now feels especially important. But running a news gathering organisation doesn't come cheap. Especially when you're not bankrolled by a billionaire.
So this year, I am asking you – if you can afford it – to give money. Well, not to me personally – though you can if you like – but to the Guardian.
You can fund us just once from $1, or better yet, set up a regular monthly payment from $2. | With your help, we can make our journalism free to everyone, and continue our mission to pursue the truth in all corners of the world. We couldn't do this without you. Unlike our politicians, when we say we are in this together we mean it.
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