Tory MP slammed for ‘ignorance’ on universal basic income

Tory MP slammed for ‘ignorance’ on universal basic income

I could call him more than ignorant! Writing in the Times ahead of a major speech, David Gauke, dismissed the proposal which would drastically overhaul the welfare state by providing every individual in the country with enough money to cover their basic needs. He said the policy would be “ineffective” and “unaffordable”.

Gauke wrote: “People have a right to expect that the government will help them when they’re down to find work, adapt to economic change and provide support to the most vulnerable in our society

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