In recent weeks, my posts on social media opposing the idea of basic income have often been responded to with the suggestion that long term measures are all well and good but that this policy approach would offer an immediate way of ensuring that people have adequate and secure income. While I appreciate the focus on practical solutions this reflects, I disagree and I’m setting out below my reasons for taking this position. Lots of people are taking up the idea of basic income for the first time and so I will make my points as clear and succinct […]
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