Coronavirus: MP Catherine West supports universal basic income

Coronavirus: MP Catherine West supports universal basic income

Credit: Catherine West A universal basic income should be seriously considered in light of the financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus outbreak, an MP has said.

Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, Catherine West, said the Government needs to do far more to protect the income of the most vulnerable.

The Government implemented various measures last week to stop the spread of coronavirus, including the shutting of schools, pubs, clubs, gyms and encouraging people who are most at risk to self-isolate for 12-weeks.She said: "Carers need to have more advice on how to look after the people they care for […]

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