How’s the income pilot going in Wales?

How's the income pilot going in Wales?

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

David Westlake and Zoe Bezeczky reflect on the early findings from the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales evaluation © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Public policy initiatives are often maligned for their lack of ambition. All too often there is a sense that we are tinkering around the edges – lacking the boldness or creativity to make a real difference to the people in society who need help.

The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot is controversial for several reasons and remains something of a hot potato in the political and media discourse. […]