The Scottish Greens have said they would introduce Universal Basic Income pilots in communities across Scotland.
A Universal Basic Income is a mechanism that would provide everyone with a guaranteed income through the welfare system. Supporters of the policy argue that it would help alleviate poverty, provide a form of remuneration for unpaid and reproductive labour, and reduce inequality. They point to research from countries which have trialled Universal Basic Income schemes similar schemes, such as Finland, show that recipients experience benefits such as improved wellbeing whilst not discouraging work. Yet efforts to trial it in Scotland have been hampered […]
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