Universal basic income in response to the consequences of the Coronavirus

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The government to immediately start a programme of universal basic income for a period of four months for every adult at a rate equivalent to £200 per week in response to the economic consequences of the Coronavirus.

To support all businesses, large and small, during this time of economic instability while dealing with the economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus.

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
20 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2020

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