Let me paint two pictures of universal basic income: one dystopian and one utopian. But which is which?
The first scenario – everyone receives £1,200 a month (can you live on anything less in Brighton?) on top of their current benefits.
Everyone can then negotiate confidently with their boss for a pay rise or become an artist, poet or historic dress enthusiast knowing they have a safety net.People can choose how to spend their money, gaining independence and self-respect. Taxes increase for the rich to pay for it – it’s only fair.What is the likely outcome of this scenario? Will the […]
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