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The Common Sense Policy Group presents feasible, affordable and popular evidence-based policies that can form the programme for progressive government

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Tying together theory with groundbreaking evidence from real-world trials, this book shows why #BasicIncome isn’t just possible—it’s the vital solution to our age of crisis, paving the way for a fairer society. Common Sense Policy Group ow.ly/tz8q50VJE9h

Tying together theory with groundbreaking evidence from real-world trials, this book shows why #BasicIncome isn’t just possible—it’s the vital solution to our age of crisis, paving the way for a fairer society. <a href="/plancommonsense/">Common Sense Policy Group</a>

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OUT NOW! Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything Order your copy today: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-in… #BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI

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Most of us want stronger social security, it's important for us all. Basic income is popular, its transformative, and there’s no better alternative. Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything is OUT NOW! policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-in… #BasicIncome #CommonSense #UBI

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Is basic income the answer to our age of crisis? Dr Howard Reed and Dr Elliott Johnson join the Transforming Society podcast to explore whether basic income can truly transform economies and societies. 🎧 Listen here: transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/06/10/pod… #CommonSense #BasicIncome

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Upcoming event for #IndependentBookshopWeek! Basic income can no longer be dismissed as a utopian idea — it’s being tested worldwide. But can it truly transform economies and societies? 📅Friday 20 June, 7:00 PM: ow.ly/QVRz50VAZ2z

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In this episode, Howard Reed and Elliott Johnson from Common Sense Policy Group explore various models of #BasicIncome implementation, how such a system could be funded and the potential for basic income to create transformative change across society. transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/06/10/pod…

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"#BasicIncome does away with all of that...it gets rid of all those perverse disincentives, all the bureaucratic complexity, all of the us versus them...And instead everyone receives a regular cash payment to meet their basic needs." Common Sense Policy Group transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/06/10/pod…

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Book launch: Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything. #BasicIncome can no longer be dismissed as a utopian idea — it’s being tested worldwide. But can it truly transform economies and societies? Fri, 20th June | 19:00 - 21:00: ow.ly/oHS750W7JZt

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#AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to understand the benefits and drawbacks associated with a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – payments made to all people without a means test or work requirement. london.gov.uk/who-we-are/wha…

#AssemblyEconomy will meet tomorrow to understand the benefits and drawbacks associated with a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – payments made to all people without a means test or work requirement. london.gov.uk/who-we-are/wha…
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What are the pros and cons of a Universal Basic Income in London? Tune in to the #AssemblyEconomy meeting from 10am to find out: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly @hinabokharild

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🚨NEW REPORT🚨 We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies. Read the full report: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spendi… #CommonSense #BasicIncome

🚨NEW REPORT🚨

We challenge the flawed assumptions behind the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies. 

Read the full report: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spendi…

#CommonSense #BasicIncome
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New welfare changes are unfair, worsen incentives, and deliver no savings. Flawed fiscal rules can’t justify damaging cuts or regressive policy. We challenge both the policy and the thinking behind it. commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spendi… #CommonSense #BasicIncome #WelfareReformBill

New welfare changes are unfair, worsen incentives, and deliver no savings. Flawed fiscal rules can’t justify damaging cuts or regressive policy. We challenge both the policy and the thinking behind it.

commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spendi…

#CommonSense #BasicIncome #WelfareReformBill
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Dr Elliott Johnson, speaking to London Assembly last week, backed basic income as the most effective way to tackle disincentives and address the health, crime and social harm driven by income insecurity. Watch more: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly/Event… #BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy

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Dr Elliott Johnson on Times Radio with Rod Liddle, discussing how #EconomicInsecurity is reshaping political preference across class lines and the implications of this shift 🎧 Listen from 2:05:00: thetimes.com/radio/show/202… #CommonSense #VoterBehaviour #WelfareReform

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“Really thought provoking” – Natasha Devon Dr Elliott Johnson joined LBC to discuss the transformative power of a #BasicIncome to enhance public health, increase financial security, and empower people across the income distribution. Listen from 02:10:11 globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/uk…

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"Basic income is bold but necessary” Dr Ian Robson, a community development worker with 30+ years in working-class communities shares how #BasicIncome could transform people's lives in Blyth, Northumberland. 📖 Basic Income OUT NOW: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-in…

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Professor Matthew Johnson shares Five Books - Expert Book Recommendations that explore the philosophy, politics and urgency of a #BasicIncome - from Marx to Hayek and Guy Standing. Read the full interview to discover why #BasicIncome really is the policy that changes everything! fivebooks.com/best-books/uni…