Public backs Basic Income experiments in local areas by more than two-to-one, new poll finds

Just 17% oppose the idea of a Basic Income in principle with 41% in support

40% of the public would welcome Basic Income experiments in their local area while just 15% would oppose them, according to a new poll published alongside an RSA report on how localities can develop alternatives to sanctions and mean-testing.

Realising Basic Income models how different kinds of Basic Income could sit alongside other social supports and provides a guide for people looking to develop Basic Income experiments.The RSA argues Basic Income could help combat rising economic insecurity: earlier this year it found 32% […]

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