Councillor Darren Watt. A COWDENBEATH councillor is welcoming the news that a possible new strand to the benefits system could be piloted in this area.
The Universal Basic Income idea was talked about as possible alternative to the current system and Fife Council is looking at it.
Councillor Darren Watt said this week: "Everyone would agree our current welfare system is a complex mess and a fair, alternative solution is needed and I can confirm the Conservative group on Fife Council would welcome the Council’s plan to trial Universal Basic Income (UBI). "Cowdenbeath or Kelty have been mentioned as possible pilot […]
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