UBI Lab London
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@UBILabLondon
A collaboration of like-minded people exploring the possibility of a Universal Basic Income pilot across London. Part of the @UBILabNetwork #LetsTryUBI
WATCH: "It's why I support, personally, a Universal #BasicIncome." On @LBC's #CrossQuestion programme on Tuesday, I responded to the @jrf_uk report, which finds nearly four million people, including a million children, are living in destitution in the UK. #LBC #UBI
💷 Canada has shown that unconditional cash appears to reduce homelessness. 🏡 People spend the money on housing, clothing, food and transport - not drugs and alcohol. @AndyBurnhamGM #GreaterManchester needs its own UBI pilot on #homelessness. Article theguardian.com/world/2023/aug…
📽 'Free Money' screening and director Q&A 🎞 Join us for this exclusive screening of 'Free Money', a documentary about NGO @GiveDirectly bringing #UBI to the Kenyan village of Kogutu 🇰🇪 📅 Thursday 24 August ⏰ 7–9pm BST RSVP here 👇 ubilabnetwork.org/events/free-mo… #LetsTryUBI
Asked about UBI, @AndyBurnhamGM says he would welcome a pilot scheme in Manchester. “That’s the kind of change we need in this country. Set people up to succeed, give them a foundation to build a good life.”
