The case for introducing a universal basic income (UBI) for all citizens has been strengthened “immeasurably” by the coronavirus pandemic, Nicola Sturgeon has insisted.
Scotland’s first minister said she had “long been interested” in the concept which would see existing meanstested benefits replaced with a flat rate income, regardless of earnings, to all citizens.
But the SNP leader also said it would require the cooperation of the UK government, as she highlighted recent proposals from Reform Scotland suggesting adults should be given £5,200 per year – £100 perweek.It comes as the latest figures show 1.2 million people have made claims for […]
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