If Labour wins the next General Election their plans could see everyone in Merseyside given a Universal Basic Income.
The radical policy is set to be included in the party’s next manifesto, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has revealed.
The idea – which has immediately got backing from a number of Merseyside Labour politicians – would mean ditching the traditional means tested benefits system – and replace it with an unconditional flat rent payment to all UK citizens – regardless of their situation.In an interview with the Independent, Mr McDonnell said a Labour-commissioned review into the policy is expected to be published […]
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