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It’s been described as a radical way of reorganising our welfare system to create a fairer Scotland. Now an NHS Scotland report has claimed Citizen’s Basic Income (CBI) – which would see everyone receive regular cash payments, without a requirement to work – would be the most cost-effective way of saving hundreds of premature deaths every year. CBI has been pushed forward by grassroots community organisations and backed by Scottish Government advisors such as Harry Burns, Scotland’s former chief medical officer and public health professor.
Last year think tank Reform Scotland suggested the rate should be set at £5200 […]
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