Iain Duncan Smith says universal basic income during coronavirus pandemic would “disincentivise” people to work
He suggested the Universal Credit scheme, his main legacy at the DWP, would be a better alternative.
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The Right can’t fight Coronavirus and the Culture War at the same time
You can’t fudge a pandemic when thousands of people have died.
PM has ‘no intention’ of delaying Brexit transition amid coronavirus pandemic
Negotiations were expected to get back on track next week – but not in person.
Coronavirus UK – Fears London is braced for coronavirus ‘lockdown’
The capital is facing a lockdown, with severe restrictions to travel and transport, in a bid to halt the coronavirus outbreak.
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Rough sleepers must be treated as vulnerable group, warn charities
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Boris has got his Churchill moment
“Welcome to politics’ darkest hour”, where the first victim of the coronavirus is leadership.
EU battles to forge common front as coronavirus eats at unity
EU leaders grapple with fraying solidarity among partners as the crisis deepens.