Labour Labour Party UBI Universal Basic Income is a concept that has been growing dramatically in popularity within certain circles in Britain’s political landscape. John McDonnell is leading the campaign for the idea within Labour, while outside our party some SNP councils are also trialling schemes.
Before committing ourselves to this policy, there are some important questions to be addressed, from the political and financial costs incurred by UBI to its effects on the redistribution of wealth, which must lie at the heart of Labour politics.
First, let’s discuss the necessity of UBI. Its supporters claim that new technology and […]
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