Petition · past parliament
Introduce Universal Basic Income (ie. a guaranteed income for all) to the UK
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
What would you do differently with your life if your income was guaranteed, what positive choices would you make?
Universal Basic Income is a form of social security system in which all citizens or residents of a country regularly receive an unconditional sum of money.
Universal Basic Income is a form of social security system in which all citizens or residents of a country regularly receive an unconditional sum of money.
Universal Basic Income is gathering momentum and there have been many positive tests across the world.
http://basicincome.org.uk/reasons-support-basic-income/
Recent tests saw increased divorce rates as the freedom UBI brings allows women in abusive relationships to leave. People worked harder and donated their time to good causes.
http://basicincome.org.uk/reasons-support-basic-income/
Recent tests saw increased divorce rates as the freedom UBI brings allows women in abusive relationships to leave. People worked harder and donated their time to good causes.
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jun 2016
Closed
28 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.