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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · 9d

Act Now is front and centre at the @waterstones.bsky.social shop at the @labouruk.bsky.social Party Conference! Stacks of copies on the main table and signed editions available thanks to @profkepickett.bsky.social! Don't miss your chance to grab one!

#LabourPartyConference #Lab25 #CommonSense

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · 13d

Advocate for radical wealth and social security reform, Tony 'The Fridgeman' Hawks, delivering our book 'Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything' to @resfoundation.bsky.social with a request to talk change.

Thanks very much Tony!

policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · 13d

Dr Elliott Johnson joined Clare Foges on @lbc.co.uk, cutting through the noise on welfare and health. Tighter eligibility and harsher conditionality harm health, discourage work and reduce the chances of finding meaningful employment.

🎧 Listen from 01:11:28: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

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Northumbria University @northumbriauni.bsky.social · 29d

Public policy experts examining the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes have outlined their research in a new editorial published by The British Medical Journal – known as @bmj.com

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Researchers make their case for Basic Income in the BMJ

Public policy experts examining the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes have outlined their research in a new editorial published by The British Medical Jou...

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Sep 8

The CSPG @northumbriauni.bsky.social has published a @bmj.com editorial ‘welfare system is a key public health measure’.

Welfare cuts have worsened #HealthInequalities. A modest #BasicIncome could improve #health and reduce #poverty and #inequality rates in the UK.

📖 www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Welfare system is a key public health measure

UK approach needs reconsideration to improve inequalities Health, and health inequalities, are almost universally recognised to have substantial social determinants.12 Although the Conservative gover...

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The BMJ @bmj.com · Sep 4

Austerity measures to reduce access to and generosity of working age, disability, and childhood benefits have failed to increase growth or curtail rising debt — but have contributed to widening health inequalities, @plancommonsense.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Aug 28

Professor Matthew Johnson shares @fivebooks.com 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/u...

Universal Basic Income

Is basic income a viable policy that changes everything? Matthew Johnson, Professor of Public Policy at Northumbria University, and other members of the 'Common Sense Policy Group' think so. He introd...

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Five Books - Expert Book Recommendations @fivebooks.com · Aug 27

NEW: "There is no alternative" Matthew Johnson, Professor of Public Policy @northumbriauni.bsky.social, chair @plancommonsense.bsky.social, makes the case for basic income:
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#BasicIncome #UBI cc @brisunipress.bsky.social

Universal Basic Income

Is basic income a viable policy that changes everything? Matthew Johnson, Professor of Public Policy at Northumbria University, and other members of the 'Common Sense Policy Group' think so. He…

fivebooks.com

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Aug 11

"Basic income is bold but necessary”

Dr @ianrobsons.bsky.social, 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-...

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Northumbria University @northumbriauni.bsky.social · Jul 28

Great interview with Northumbria's Dr Elliott Johnson on @lbc.co.uk radio, as he discusses the research of the Common Sense Policy Group into the benefits of basic income.

Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jul 28

“Really thought provoking” – Natasha Devon

Dr Elliott Johnson joined @lbc.co.uk 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 www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Natasha Devon on LBC UK - Catch Up | Global Player

Catch up on the last 7 days of shows from Natasha Devon on LBC UK

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jul 28

“Really thought provoking” – Natasha Devon

Dr Elliott Johnson joined @lbc.co.uk 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 www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Natasha Devon on LBC UK - Catch Up | Global Player

Catch up on the last 7 days of shows from Natasha Devon on LBC UK

www.globalplayer.com

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jul 22

@profkepickett.bsky.social spoke at Claim the Future’s conference, spotlighting CSPG’s work on #BasicIncome

“A universal, predictable income could give everyone a stable foundation, reducing financial stress and opening up opportunities.”

labourhub.org.uk/2025/07/22/p... @labour-hub.bsky.social

Poverty can be tackled

Saturday’s Labour in Government: one year on Conference, organised by Claim the Future, drew a packed attendance. Below we reproduce a presentation by Professor Kate Pickett. We…

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jul 1

At the centre of the discussion were the key ideas from our new book Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything - a bold policy alternative for a fairer future

📖 Order here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/basic-...

#BasicIncome #CommonSense

Basic Income

Basic Income - The Policy That Changes Everything; This book presents the most comprehensive account yet of how basic income transforms societies for the better. It sets out the ripple effects that wi...

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jul 1

On 24 June we held a drop-in at the House of Commons hosted by @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social MP. @profkepickett.bsky.social and Dr Elliott Johnson discussed income security and the economic harms of the proposed welfare cuts.

#BasicIncome #WelfareReformBill #HouseOfCommons #CommonSense

Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, Professor Kate Pickett, and Dr Elliott Johnson standing together holding a copy of “Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything” during the House of Commons event.

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jun 30

Dr Elliott Johnson on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social with Rod Liddle, discussing how #EconomicInsecurity is reshaping political preference across class lines and the implications of this shift

🎧 Listen from 2:05:00: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

#CommonSense #VoterBehaviour #WelfareReform

Rod Liddle | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times

Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

www.thetimes.com

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jun 30

Dr Elliott Johnson, speaking to @londonassembly.bsky.social 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/Eve...

#BasicIncome #AssemblyEconomy

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jun 27

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/spen...

#CommonSense #BasicIncome #WelfareReformBill

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨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 here: commonsense.northumbria.ac.uk/reports/spen...

#CommonSense #BasicIncome

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Jun 25

CSPG's Epidemiology Lead @profkepickett.bsky.social in @theguardian.com making the case for Basic Income as a powerful upstream intervention to reduce pressure on the NHS and improve population health in the poorest areas.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

#CommonSense #BasicIncome

Poorest parts of England to get £2.2bn more for NHS to cut care inequalities

Deprived and coastal areas to get extra cash this year for staff and resources in effort to improve health outcomes

www.theguardian.com

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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · Jun 24

#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. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

10:00
25/6/2025
THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY
Exploring Universal Basic Income in London

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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Jun 14

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?

📅Fri, 20 June, 7:00 PM: buff.ly/hJcvPU6

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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · Jun 14

@richardmskemp.bsky.social‬ talks with Howard Reed and Elliott Johnson about the reality of #BasicIncome in this episode of the Transforming Society podcast: @plancommonsense.bsky.social‬ buff.ly/xp5P3B3

PODCAST: Is basic income the answer to our age of crisis? - Transforming Society

In this episode, Richard Kemp talks with Howard Reed and Elliott Johnson about the reality of basic income.

www.transformingsociety.co.uk

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Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · Jun 6

📘 Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything.

Join Kate Pickett for a talk & Q&A to celebrate the launch of the new Policy Press book 'Basic Income'.

📅 Wed 16 July | 7–8:30 PM
📍 Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham
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Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything, talk and Q&A with Kate Pickett – Five Leaves Bookshop

Nottingham’s independent bookshop | 14a Long Row, Nottingham NG1 2DH | 0115 8373097

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Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · Jun 11

📘 Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything.

Join Kate Pickett for a talk & Q&A to celebrate the launch of the new Policy Press book 'Basic Income'.

📅 Wed 16 July | 7–8:30 PM
📍 Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham
🔗 buff.ly/CeYrcrz

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