Motion sees Islington become the first local authority in London to support trial of UBI idea
Green councillor Caroline Russell
ISLINGTON has become the first council in London to pass a motion calling for a basic payment to be given to everyone whatever their situation.Councillors passed a motion asking the government to allow the Town Hall to trial a “universal basic income” – UBI – as a measure to protect low-paid workers struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.The debate comes after the Tribune revealed the number of Universal Credit claimants soared by more than 9,000 from March 11 to midway […]
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