Should Leeds support a Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Hear from Prof. Guy Standing, a world leading expert on a Universal Basic Income (UBI) at this event in Leeds Civic Hall. Professor Standing will be delivering a talk on 'Basic Income as Common Dividends: Building a Progressive Revival.'

Universal Credit has failed. Wealth and income inequality is at its highest level for a century and financial insecurity is too widespread.

Something needs to change and we need new ideas. Could a Universal Basic Income (UBI) be part of the way forward?

A Universal Basic Income is a regular payment from the state to everyone, like the state pension and child benefit. It has the potential to significantly reduce poverty, inequality and boost income security for millions in this country.

We want to hear your views on this potentiallty transformative idea and to help us find the right way forward.

So we would be delighted if you came to UBI Lab Leeds' event on Thursday the 30th January, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Tickets are FREE, but please register on here to guarantee yourself a spot.

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What would you do with a UBI payment? How would it change your life?

UBI trials around the world - from Canada, to Finland and India - have shown it's potential to improve the health of those communities, by reducing the stresses associated with financial insecurity. It also showed that a UBI could support people who want to set up a business and seek further education. And none of the trials have shown that people work less!

Too many people are living in poverty and insecurity, too many are forced to use food banks and too many are homeless. Isn't it time we tried something new?

A UBI could be part of the answer and Leeds could be the first place to try it.

Come along to this event and be part of the conversation!