Green Party of England and Wales deputy leader Amelia Womack this week wrote to chancellor Rishi Sunak demanding the introduction of a universal basic income to support arts workers. A universal basic income is a non-means tested form of welfare where everyone receives a payment to support living costs from the government.
The letter was signed by a group of musicians, headed up by The Subways front man Billy Lunn. The letter also has the support of the Musicians Union and a number of high profile bands including The Libertines and Reverend and the Makers. Comedian Rachel Parris has added […]
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