Coronavirus – what now: two-thirds of Scots support Universal Basic Income, poll finds

Coronavirus - what now: two-thirds of Scots support Universal Basic Income, poll finds

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By Hannah Rodger

TWO thirds of Scots support the introduction of universal basic income, according to a new poll.Research and consultancy firm Mark Diffley asked more than 1000 people if they supported or opposed the idea of a basic payment with 67% agreeing it should be introduced in Scotland .It comes after the First Minister said earlier this month that discussions around universal basic income (UBI) between Holyrood and Westminster should be a top priority.Nicola Sturgeon said that the coronavirus pandemic and the economic damage caused by it "have actually made me much, much more strongly of the view […]

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