Trialling Universal Basic Income

Trialling Universal Basic Income

Over the last two years Green councillors Gavin Corbett and Allan Young have been part of a 4-council partnership looking at how Universal Basic Income might work in Scotland. With the final draft report published today, they argue for Scotland to take the next step.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been a core Green policy for as long as there has been Green policy. It is an unconditional, non-withdrawable income for every individual. It is a minimum payment, sufficient to meet basic needs; paid to everyone, based on rights of residency and irrespective of other sources of income. It would […]

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