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.
He suggested the Universal Credit scheme, his main legacy at the DWP, would be a better alternative.
You can’t fudge a pandemic when thousands of people have died.
Negotiations were expected to get back on track next week – but not in person.
The capital is facing a lockdown, with severe restrictions to travel and transport, in a bid to halt the coronavirus outbreak.
Neoliberal thinking has infected the Tory government’s COVID-19 response and has put the nation at risk.
People will die from coronavirus simply due to being homeless unless they are better protected, a group of charities said.
Rishi Sunak said the “unprecedented package” – equivalent to 15 per cent of GDP – could go further if demand is greater, and vowed to do “whatever it takes” to help the economy.
“Welcome to politics’ darkest hour”, where the first victim of the coronavirus is leadership.
EU leaders grapple with fraying solidarity among partners as the crisis deepens.
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