The Subways and The Libertines Call For Universal Basic Income For Everyone In The Arts

A letter to the Chancellor has been signed by performers along with record labels, venues and other arts sector organisations.

The Green’s deputy leader Amelia Womack sent the letter to Rishi Sunack today [XXX] with Billy Lunn from the Subways, in a bid to encourage the government to consider a Universal Basic Income as part of measures being implemented as part of the recovery following the coronavirus lock down.

The letter points out that artists have continued creating (often for free, or at a vastly reduced rate) for our enjoyment during lock down, entertaining us from their homes while setting aside […]

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