A collaboration between organisations & individuals for a #BasicIncome pilot in Norwich and Norfolk. Not party political. @UBILabNetwork
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Everyday, we see more and more companies across the UK slashing jobs. Below are just a few examples.
Each job lost is a loss of hope, income, financial certainty. These job losses are disproportionately affecting young people.
We need a Basic Income.
#UBI#BasicIncome
For those who asked for us to post @catherinerowett's slides from our discussion last night, here they are! Feel free to get in touch with any questions. 😊
"Are we living in a way that's more costly to society than if we just gave everybody enough to live on?"
Former @TheGreenParty MEP @CatherineRowett talking about the costs of economic insecurity at the public launch of @UBILabNorfolk. 💚
Today's the day! Join us at 7pm this evening to find out about one of the most transformative ideas of our time and launch the campaign for Norfolk! https://t.co/5zUnEgByfs
Last week a new report by @BasicIncomeScot recommended trialling a basic income for a fairer country. If the Scots can do it, so can Norfolk! Sign up for our launch event on Wednesday to find out how and what it would mean for Norfolk: https://t.co/sDSQOncXab
It was great to see the Basic Income Feasibility Study published on Thursday. It’s a great piece of work and a must read for all those wanting to learn more about #BasicIncome and how a trial would work. I thought a thread would help to highlight some of the main parts ... 1/14
More than any other time in living memory, we need a new way of providing fair economic security for all. Could this be the future? Join our event on 17 June: https://t.co/5zUnEgByfs
Great work @UBILabYouth! We're hoping this momentum can build with our event for Norfolk next week, especially with involvement from young activists like @Jordanstokes141 & @jajo_osborn 👉 https://t.co/5zUnEgByfs
HUGE NEWS 🏴
It’s great to see the youngest Member of the Senedd, @JackSargeantAM, making the case for a Universal Basic Income in Wales.
Young politicians are at the front and centre of the UBI debate across the world!
You can read Jacks article below! 👇 #BasicIncome#UBI
📅 17 June, 7pm ⏰
There's never been a more urgent time to try UBI. Find out more about how a Universal Basic Income could transform Norfolk at our event with @labourlewis, @catherinerowett, @MichaeIPugh and more. Sign up here: https://t.co/5zUnEgT970
What if the Government provided you, and everyone around you, with a regular income, to end poverty and insecure work? To allow everyone to get education or start up their own business? Join our launch event next Wednesday 17 June to find out more: https://t.co/5zUnEgByfs