The Labour Party want to push a Universal Basic Income, which will see people provided with the ‘necessities’ for a reasonable standard of living (Image: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos) Should the Government provide us with free food, transport , a phone and an internet connection?
That’s the question raised in a new report by academics.
It may sound like science fiction, but Labour is taking the idea seriously.John McDonnell, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, said: “Rapid technological changes are a profound challenge for our economy and society. This report offers bold new thinking on how we can overcome those challenges and create an economy that […]
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