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Labour government would trial universal basic income, McDonnell says
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell
A LABOUR government would trial universal basic income (UBI) in Liverpool, Sheffield and the Midlands, shadow chancellor John McDonnell says.
Every citizen would be given a fixed sum to cover the basics whether they are rich or poor, in work or unemployed.
Mr McDonnell said people would be free to spend the cash how they like, but the intention is for it to be used to study, set up a business or leave work to care for a loved one.
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