Basic Income is a big idea. It has the potential to transform our society and provide security for everyone in the UK. But to get it right, we can't rely on academic papers and pilots alone. That's why we're launching a national listening campaign to find out what people think about basic income and how it could work for us all. Whether you're new to the idea or have heard about it before, we're inviting you to join the Basic Income Conversation.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION24th March 2020
A briefing paper looking at the basic income-type proposals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the long-term prospects for a basic income.
READ THE BRIEFINGBut this doesn’t have to be the case. We can afford to cover people’s basic needs so they are secure during these periods of change.
Basic Income is a regular payment made to everyone without conditions. You can spend it on whatever you like and it will be there for you throughout your life.
Towns and cities across the UK want to trial the policy and the global interest in the idea is at an all time high. Up until now the discussion around Basic Income has been led by academic papers, politics and pilots. But now it’s time to learn what people in the UK think of the idea.
The Basic Income Conversation is a year long project. Working with local communities and civil society groups to understand what a Basic Income could do for the UK. It might be chatting with your friends and family, learning at events, bringing the concept into your work or starting a local group. We offer toolkits and training to help you have the Basic Income Conversation.
RESEARCH:
Working with the world’s experts to understand evidence about Basic Income.
COMMUNICATE:
Sharing the information and stories that explain the impact of a Basic Income.
ORGANISE:
Building a national movement to secure a Basic Income for the UK.
