Is There a Universal Basic Income?

Ruth kelly: A universal basic income is given every cytizem as of right, and without regard to the circumstances. An individual payment may be on a monthly basis. I think trying to solve that issue, as it were, through a financial hand out to everyone, regardless of their contribution to society, or, indeed, at th their parparticular circumstances. So i actually think we need to look at individuals, on households, on a much more individual basis, to look at their needs and to help them accordingly. And of course, that is the basis of the current benefit system.

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