Petition · past parliament
Provide a Universal Basic Income to cover a person’s most basic financial needs.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Recent technological advancements have helped generate unheard of levels of profit. It has seen the top 1% absorb tens of trillions from the bottom 90% and to an extreme and unjust wealth divide. The average person has not shared in the bounty that being lucky enough to live in these times provides.
VAT should be tailored to redirect some of the tech-generated profit back into the wider population so that everyone can be a shareholder in their country’s success.
A UBI would act as a pre-emptive measure against the coming job losses caused by AI and Automation.
Extra income, especially in the hands of those that need it most, would boost local businesses and circulate back into the wider economy.
The nation's stress and anxiety would be replaced by happiness, creativity and productivity.
A UBI would act as a pre-emptive measure against the coming job losses caused by AI and Automation.
Extra income, especially in the hands of those that need it most, would boost local businesses and circulate back into the wider economy.
The nation's stress and anxiety would be replaced by happiness, creativity and productivity.
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 a Universal Basic Income for All UK Citizens From Now On
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.