Scottish independence: Universal basic income would be ‘great opportunity’ for Yes

Scottish independence: Universal basic income would be ‘great opportunity’ for Yes

Scotland has looked at the feasibility of piloting Citizen’s Basic Income THE introduction of a universal basic income (UBI) and freeing Scotland from a “crazy” system of welfare which generates poverty is one of the great opportunities for independence , according to a leading campaigner.

Dr Simon Duffy, founder and director of The Centre for Welfare Reform, said political momentum was building internationally behind the idea of government guaranteeing a regular minimum income to every citizen and it was no longer considered “weird”.

Scotland has looked at the feasibility of piloting Citizen’s Basic Income, concluding it would be desirable but the […]

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