Replace the 'welfare state' with a Universal Basic Income

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Quite simply, replacing the benefits system or 'welfare state' with a Universal Basic Income for all residents will be hugely beneficial for Britain and its citizens, with obvious advantages for both left and right-wing voters.

If you want to know more,

Here's an article from The Independant: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/replace-the-benefits-system-with-a-universal-basic-income-paid-to-all-citizens-think-tank-recommends-a6777101.html

Here's an article from Business Insider: http://uk.businessinsider.com/universal-basic-income-scheme-for-the-uk-2015-12

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Provide all British citizens with a universal basic income.

Timeline

15 Jan 2016	Petition opened for signatures
18 Jan 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Jan 2016

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