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Would a Basic Income scheme be the victim of its own success?
Would the policy’s own success make funding it through income tax impossible?
Doctor Who is the UK’s new West Wing – and that’s a good thing
Doctor Who is not becoming more “politically correct”, but it is becoming more confident in opening up a debate, just as the West Wing did 15 years ago.
The many names of Basic Income
For such a simple idea, Basic Income has a complex web of alternative names. Here are some of the other names for Basic Income, including Universal Basic Income and Citizen’s Income, plus a quick guide to what is and what isn’t BI.
Universal Basic Income would be part of a proud British tradition
Far from an aberration, Universal Basic Income would be part of a proud British tradition, and critics should stop pretending otherwise. Like services, universal payments have proved an important part of British political culture.
Why a universal basic income is the answer to complexity
As people around the world react against complex systems, simplicity is key. And a universal basic income couldn’t be simpler.