Common Sense Policy Group

Dr Elliott Johnson was on @LBC with @HenryRiley1 discussing the decline in remote jobs and what this means for disabled workers. Listen now from 1hr 11 mins: globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk… #CommonSense #AccessibleWork #WelfareReform #DisabilityInclusion

Payday is this week for some but for millions wages go straight on essentials. With less to spend in the wider economy, demand and growth fall. We need an economy that rewards productive work and gives people the security to build a life, not just get by commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/act-now/a-new-…

Dr Elliott Johnson joined @darrylmorris on @TimesRadio on Sunday to discuss Basic Income, how it works, why it’s needed, and its practical feasibility. Listen now from 1:22: thetimes.com/radio/show/202… #CommonSense #BasicIncome #WelfareReform

@ProfKEPickett's The Good Society: And How We Make It is out tomorrow! penguin.co.uk/books/470692/t… Featured in today's @guardian piece theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2… the book is a timely vision for what it takes to create a fairer, healthier, more secure society.

Our 2025 Annual Report is out now commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/review… A year of huge growth for CSPG, with major research and impact across almost all areas of #publicpolicy. 2026 will be even more ambitious. #CommonSense #BasicIncome #WelfareReform

Matthew Johnson’s @fivebooksphil interview just topped @scottsantens “Top 10 UBI Articles of 2025” and for good reason! It weaves together the philosophical, economic, and political case for a #BasicIncome scottsantens.substack.com/?utm_source=na… fivebooks.com/best-books/uni… @BrisUniPress

🎙 New podcast with @RichardJMurphy The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger Here we discuss our latest work on economic modelling, public investment, and the case for a #BasicIncome and why it can strengthen security and the economy. youtube.com/watch?v=q1cx92…

The Economic Case for UBI Just Got Stronger youtu.be/q1cx921XUwU?si…

My colleague Elliott Johnson and I had a great conversation with my long-standing friend @RichardJMurphy about @plancommonsense proposals for Basic Income, our recent work on public spending multipliers, and more! taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01/1…

What would real economic security mean for you in 2026? Stable wages, affordable housing, the freedom to plan ahead? Our research shows how fragile the UK's social safety net is commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/act-now/a-soci… What does economic security look like for you? #BasicIncome #WelfareReform

MPs return to Parliament this week. Will 2026 bring real change? We believe the priorities should be: ✅ Tackle the cost of living crisis ✅ Provide a social safety net that protects everyone ✅ Build a new economy on public investment Our vision: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/act-now/

🚨 NEW REPORT: Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives With @UBILabNetwork we interviewed union officers on #BasicIncome. Amid pay crises & job cuts, unions see the potential of #BasicIncome to support a green & just transition. commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/basic-…

The November budget was a chance to break from failed treasury orthodoxy. Instead we got more tinkering around the edges of the status quo. Our analysis shows why short-term deficit reduction is holding us back. Read our blog here commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/budget-blues-t… #NovemberBudget2025

Really good fun last night debating with @MaggieChapman & Elliot Johnson from @plancommonsense at the very old, very cool Debating Society of @univofstandrews. We all agree with @TheGreenParty that we need to overhaul social security on these islands and introduce #basicincome!

Dr Elliott Johnson will speak tonight at @univofstandrews Debating Society, arguing for a #BasicIncome to replace the UK welfare state. We’re thrilled to see Elliott bringing these important ideas to such a historic forum! stadebates.com/event/1e4e242f… #StAndrews #WelfareReform

Act Now is front and centre at the @Waterstones shop at the @UKLabour Party Conference! Stacks of copies on the main table and signed editions available thanks to @ProfKEPickett! Don’t miss your chance to grab one! #LabourPartyConference #Lab25 #CommonSense #WelfareReform

Advocate for radical wealth and social security reform, Tony 'The Fridgeman' Hawks, delivering our book 'Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything' to @resfoundation with a request to talk change. Thanks very much Tony! 📖Order your copy here - policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-

Dr Elliott Johnson joined Clare Foges on @LBC, cutting through the noise on welfare and health. Tighter eligibility and harsher conditionality harm health, discourage work and reduce the chances of finding meaningful employment. 🎧 Listen from 01:11:28: globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk…

The CSPG @NorthumbriaUni has published a @bmj_latest editorial ‘welfare system is a key public health measure’. Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK. 📖 bmj.com/content/390/bm…

The welfare system is a key public health measure. An ambitious and generous universal benefit system is needed, @plancommonsense bmj.com/content/390/bm…