Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a regular payment given by the Government to everyone every week or every month, regardless of their income, wealth or employment status.
Since the pandemic began, an interest in UBI has been growing across the country with supporters seeing it as the best response to the economic shocks from COVID-19.
The Economy Committee will tomorrow look at the pros and cons of UBI and if the first pilot of the scheme should take place in London. The Committee will also look at how Co-operatives could aid COVID-19 recovery. The guests are:
Co-operatives
- Jessica Jacobs, Co-ops for London
- Seema Malhotra, Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Feltham and Heston
Universal Basic Income
- Daniel Mermelstein, UBI Lab London
- Ellen Clifford, Disabled People Against Cuts
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 from 10:00am. In line with government advice, this meeting will take place virtually.
Media and members of the public can watch the meeting live here.
Notes for Editors:
- Read the agenda papers.
- Léonie Cooper AM, Chair of the Economy Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the London Assembly Economy Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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