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Wales has launched a pilot scheme to give care leavers a basic income matching the living wage. [1] Now, with so many of us struggling with costs of living, it’s time the scheme is launched UK wide for everyone.

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Universal basic income gives people the financial ability to pay bills, travel to and from job interviews and live. The UK Government should make sure every person has access to a basic income matching the living wage. Wales have already launched the scheme for young carers [1] - 86% of Organise members think it’s time to see it expanded UK wide, with many saying it should be offered to everyone. [2]

Here’s what one Organise member said:

"A universal guaranteed income would lift so many people out of poverty and enable them to thrive rather than struggle to survive.” [2]


[1] The Independent: Wales trials paying universal basic income of £19,200 a year: https://bit.ly/3aAkL3Q
[2] Organise: Results and comments on “Wales is launching a universal basic income pilot for care leavers. Do you think the rest of the UK should do this too?” https://bit.ly/3aC6inP
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