Petition · past parliament
Hold a referendum to implement a Universal Basic Income scheme in the UK.
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
Instead of running an expensive mean tested benefits system; instead pay adult in the UK a Basic living income to end poverty within the UK.
This will reduce the cost of administering the welfare state.
This will reduce the cost of administering the welfare state.
Timeline
| 6 May 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Opened
6 May 2016
Closed
6 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.