Rejected petition Put £1000 into every bank account of working age for a minimum of six months.

Government should avoid bringing people into a complicated benefits system and act now - decisively - to guarantee incomes. This means putting £1000 into the bank accounts of working age people through existing payroll systems - immediately.

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This action will remove the fear of unemployment and no income, enable people to keep shopping, working, providing for their families and prevent the economy crashing completely. It is a comprehensive measure. The money can be recouped later by a temporary 1% increase on income tax as the economy strengthens. It also means people will be better able to support the vulnerable in society and focus on health.

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

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Date submitted 19 March 2020
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