Council begin research on implementing basic income in Glasgow

Council begin research on implementing basic income in Glasgow

Money, Wages, finances, cash. A PROJECT which aims to tackle poverty in the city is to undergo research after councillors approved the plans.

The basic income model project, which could provide every Glasgow citizen with a weekly income, was discussed at the council’s executive committee.

The pilot scheme which is also being explored in other cities across Europe aims to tackle poverty, inequality an health issues throughout the city.Matt Kerr, who brought the motion forward said: “It’s fair to say that a lot of folk in the city are living in deprived situations.“Right now it seems we are using a welfare […]

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