Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Implement a Universal Basic Income for All UK Citizens From Now On
Closed
343 signatures
What the petition asks
Implement a Universal Basic Income for All UK Citizens From Now On (Not Just During The Pandemic)
Scrap all benefits and institute a permanent Universal Basic Income for All Citizens of around £1,000 per month, no matter their income or lack thereof, in perpetuity.
Scrap all benefits and institute a permanent Universal Basic Income for All Citizens of around £1,000 per month, no matter their income or lack thereof, in perpetuity.
UBI could help inject money in local areas, boosting and reinforcing the local economy. Other studies show that most people will continue to work despite having a UBI in order to pay for more necessities and luxuries.
Also, by implementing a Universal Basic Income now, the coming so-called "fourth industrial revolution", where automation may take away many jobs that can be automated, UBI could help the economy continue without disruption or the bankrupting of workers and families across the UK.
Also, by implementing a Universal Basic Income now, the coming so-called "fourth industrial revolution", where automation may take away many jobs that can be automated, UBI could help the economy continue without disruption or the bankrupting of workers and families across the UK.
Timeline
| 22 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
343
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
22 Jun 2020
Closed
22 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.