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The ECHO has been running a series of features on the prospect of a new Universal Basic Income being brought in for UK citizens.

Last week we reported how the idea of radically changing the benefits system in this country to remove the controversial Universal Credit and replace it was a basic income for all are getting closer - and could actually start in Liverpool.

But how much would each person actually get under a UBI system?

A Basic Income, also known as a Universal Basic Income (UBI), is a regular payment from the state to everyone, regardless of their income or employment status. Proposals for a Basic Income range from £50 per week for every adult to over £100 per week for every adult and child.

Supporters believe that a Basic Income would guarantee everyone the right to basic financial security by providing a regular income boost for millions in Britain.

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Some suggest a UBI could start with everyone receiving an initial basic income of £2,400 a year for adults - with £1,500 paid to every child.

The idea would be to eventually double the adult payments to £4,800 per person - which would work out at £400 per month.

It is thought that extra support payments would then be added on to a basic payment for those with additional needs such as disabilities.

How likely is all this to actually happen?

Well that of course very much depends on what happens in next month's General Election.

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has already stated Labour's plans to trial the idea of a Universal Basic Income if his party wins power.

He has also stated that Liverpool - an area hit hard by benefit cuts and issues - would likely be one of the first cities to be included in the pilot test.

Earlier this year he said: "I’d like to see a Northern and Midlands town in the pilot so we have a spread."

“I would like Liverpool – of course I would, I’m a Scouser – but Sheffield have really worked hard. I’ve been involved in their anti-poverty campaign and they’ve done a lot round the real living wage.



"I think those two cities would be ideal and somewhere in the Midlands.”