General election: Green Party backs universal basic income of £89 a week by 2025

General election: Green Party backs universal basic income of £89 a week by 2025

Sian Berry believes the policy would create more jobs The Green Party would introduce a universal basic income by 2025, which would see every adult receiving a minimum of £89 per week.

The party’s co-leader Sian Berry said the plan would cost an additional £76bn which would be funded through taxation.

It would replace the hated universal credit system introduced by the Tories which rolls six benefits into one but has been beset by problems.The party says it would be part of a total "rethink" of the welfare system.Ms Berry said: "The problem with our benefits system, and it’s been made […]

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