Basic income trial of £19,200 a year for young care leavers in Wales is “an incredibly bold move,” says Jack Sargeant

Basic income trial of £19,200 a year for young care leavers in Wales is “an incredibly bold move,” says Jack Sargeant

Alyn and Deeside MS Jack Sargeant has said a Basic Income trial paying young care leavers £1,600 a month will be “transformative.”

The Welsh Government has outlined plans to extend support for care leavers through a Basic Income pilot in Wales following engagement with a number of experts, stakeholders and care leavers.

The pilot will enhance the support available to young people as they leave care and assess the impact that has on them.It will provide a test for the stated benefits of basic income, such as addressing poverty and unemployment and improving health and financial wellbeing.All young people leaving care […]

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