Glasgow Greens Gain Cross-Party support for a Universal Basic Income

Glasgow Greens Gain Cross-Party support for a Universal Basic Income

Today we made good progress towards getting a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for Glasgow. I amended a welfare motion to call for a cross-party working group to investigate plans for a UBI in Glasgow. The amendment was approved and the motion was carried with collective support from Greens, Labour and SNP.

Hopefully now can be the start of a collective effort across the chamber to create a robust plan of action. And about time too.

As I outlined in the chamber today, now is the time for a step change in economic thinking.Insecure working conditions, persistent gender discrimination, benefit delays, a […]

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