Universal basic income
Roll out UBI immediately and that will allow everyone in the country to avoid the worst of the financial fall -out from the government's actions regarding the virus.
Why the contribution is important
If we are going to continue with a lockdown which prevents people working we need to support everyone financially in the meantime. At the moment we are not and there are many who have lost their jobs as a result and have no way to pay bills.
by geraldwiley on May 05, 2020 at 05:28PM
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Posted by Tiltic May 05, 2020 at 20:42
Yes there are concerns that some will misuse the money but as with benefit fraud there are lots of ways that people with a lot more money use loopholes and tax schemes to benefit from taxpayers money why not trust the majority of our citizens for a change
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Posted by mikecon May 05, 2020 at 22:46
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Posted by Julie May 06, 2020 at 10:21
People who have worked and paid tax as an individual for years and become unemployed but can’t claim anything as they have a spouse or partner who works are effectively left penniless in their own right. Where is the dignity in that?
People who can’t currently meet the need to “actively seek” work as they are shielded.
Depending on the decisions the government takes about who can and can’t get back to work more will be added to this list - those who are left behind and so probably become the first to be selected for any redundancy.
Reading the many comments on these threads this is likely to be older workers and those with underlying health conditions, both groups already face blatant discrimination in the job market so will find it even more difficult to secure employment in the future.
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Posted by Moragj May 08, 2020 at 09:57
Set a basic rate ( around 10 thousand per year would be my suggestion) and everyone over 18 has automatic entitlement.
Place a cap for higher earnings at 50k same as child benefit but underlying entitlement remains.
Only benefits then required would be for children and disabilities.
It reduces and streamlines administration of benefits.
It gives people security and dignity.
It reduces poverty.
It assists the economy as people will spend it and pay indirect taxes back on it.
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Posted by HeyGeoS May 11, 2020 at 13:17
But, the complex, discriminatory (whether intended or not), and costly Universal Credit scheme could be done away with, whilst also be appealing to both Left and Right political leanings. It's a social scheme ensuring everyone is given an equal amount, but also would require less intervention from government to administer and prescribe to people what arbitrary means-testing hoops they must jump through to qualify.
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