Do you support a universal basic income program?statsdiscuss
Labour’s answer: YesLabour is set to include a plan for the radical policy of a universal basic income in its next manifesto for a general election, John McDonnell has told The Independent.Source
Conservative’s political stances on universal basic income
Do you support a universal basic income program?statsdiscuss
Green’s answer: Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housingThe Greens say this would simplify the current system, replacing most existing benefits except housing benefit. They say this will free people from job insecurity and help those not reached by the current system.
They say that no-one currently on benefits would be worse off under Green UBI, which would roll-out completely by 2025. There would be extra for families with children and pensioners would get £178 - nearly £10 more than the current state pension.
It's expensive - the Greens have costed their proposal at £86bn on top of current pension and benefit spending of £256bn. It would be paid for by a tax on carbon emissions and other tax changes, such as removing the income tax personal allowance.
Opponents say other welfare arrangements would more efficiently help those who need it most.Source
