Rejected petition Introduce Universal Basic Income for at least three months.

Rejected on 16 March 2020

Recognise the severity and urgency of the coronavirus situation and its financial impact on the vulnerable

Freelancers, those on low or insecure incomes, those facing redundancy, and those self isolating are all at real risk of eviction and destitution over the next few months. Many more of us will need to work from home, including DWP staff. All benefits and pension bureaucracy needs to stop and a basic income given to all.

Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284

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

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