Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Monday 16th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Implement a short-term Universal Basic Income
The Government should provide a payment to each UK adult, in order to support everyone through this time of crisis. Rather than a patchwork approach of Universal Credit, Statutory Sick Pay and other benefits, provide a single payment to everyone.
The impact of CoVID-19 is going to be long-lasting and severe for many, particularly those on low incomes, in insecure jobs and those ineligible for SSP. The current advice for many is to apply for Universal Credit, or similar government assistance. This seems unlikely to be feasible, as these assistances are difficult to obtain at the best of times, let alone during a crisis.
The Government should, therefore instigate a short-term solution of UBI, providing stability and security in crisis.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284
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