Set up a Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme as part of the emergency measures

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Most small businesses and family's couldnt cope with the financial pressures of being off of work with the current low sick pay.
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic it is only fair if the UK government came in line with other countries on helping their citizens at at time when they are most in need.

Other countries are starting to rise up and help their own by offering universal basic income during self isolation.
It is time that the UK government followed suit and made a financial effort to help. For info on UBI click the link https://www.wired.co.uk/article/universal-basic-income-explained
It is important to do this, not only to ensure the survival our people, but also of our nation.
To strengthen each link in the chain we will strengthen our economy amidst these uncertain times.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Implement Universal Basic Income to give home & food security through Covid-19

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

16 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
16 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Mar 2020

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