The policy outlined by the shadow chancellor could potentially transform the welfare state Labour is set to include a plan for the radical policy of a universal basic income in its next manifesto for a general election, John McDonnell has told The Independent.
The shadow chancellor – one of Jeremy Corbyn ’s closest allies in Westminster – said a Labour-commissioned review into the policy, which aims to transform the welfare state, is expected to be published in the autumn.
The concept, which involves ditching the traditional means tested benefits and replacing them with an unconditional flat rate payment to all […]
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