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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 19d

Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social have been busy with the UBI Roadshow in Bolton’s Central Library, having lots of great discussions on the concept of #UBI

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · 26d

This week @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social have been busy continuing their UBI Roadshow, visiting the University of Salford for welcome week and Didsbury Library. Next week they will visit Bolton and Manchester City Centre!

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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · Sep 2

The beautiful people at @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social hit the streets.

Finally a social policy people can understand.

UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social continued the UBI Roadshow in Manchester, talking to people about Basic Income with a focus on how it could support a Just Transition.

They brought their Monopoly-like Towards A UBI Society game, which gets a lot of love!

@ubilabmanchester.bsky.social

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social continued the UBI Roadshow in Manchester, talking to people about Basic Income with a focus on how it could support a Just Transition.

They brought their Monopoly-like Towards A UBI Society game, which gets a lot of love!

@ubilabmanchester.bsky.social

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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our latest #ubi research.

What if we asked people - not what do you think of basic income - but what would a good benefit system look like?

No spoilers. @citizennetwork.bsky.social @scottsantens.com @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @basicincomeearth.bsky.social

citizen-network.org/library/bett...

Citizen Network: Better Benefits

Innovative research shows strong support for Basic Income Plus as a model to reform income security.

citizen-network.org

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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · Aug 26

WHAT'S IN OUR BRAND NEW DEVOLUTION PAPER?

The English Devolution Bill goes back to Parliament next week - and here's some of the policy it is seriously missing👇

Excellent coverage by @josiah.writes.news for @bylinetimes.bsky.social.

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 5

The members of the UK Basic Income Movement welcome the public commitment of the new Living Standards Coalition to ensure that every person in the UK can afford a decent standard of living. We are calling on the Coalition to engage with the persuasive body of discussion, evidence and... 1/2

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 5

...testing that is going on world wide, demonstrating the power of a Basic Income to deliver their goals on a stable basis into the future. 2/2

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 5

The members of the UK Basic Income Movement welcome the public commitment of the new Living Standards Coalition to ensure that every person in the UK can afford a decent standard of living. We are calling on the Coalition to engage with the persuasive body of discussion, evidence and... 1/2

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 24

We provided some evidence for the poverty and inequality APPG's report on the Disproportionate Impact of Poverty and Inequality on Disabled People

The report shows how wrong the UK Government's approach is on the welfare system.

appgpovertyinequality.org.uk/home-page/ap...

APPG Publishes Report on the Disproportionate Impact of Poverty and Inequality on Disabled People | APPG on Poverty and Inequality

appgpovertyinequality.org.uk

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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · Jun 5

Imagine a world with #basicincome and free school meals for ALL where parents didn’t have to suffer the indignity of revealing their poverty.

@ubilabnetwork.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social @carefull.bsky.social @scottsantens.com

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible

Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Paul Wright, recording a new EP (I Kill Video) #NoAi @paulwrightythen.bsky.social · May 6

Get rid of means testing. UBI now. @andyburnham.bsky.social when's it happening fella?

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · May 1

A big mention for UBI4Farmers from Natalie Bennett. This keeps up the momentum from the recent UBI and Regrowth briefing for MPs at Westminster and makes it clear what we need to do to provide farmers with a safety net

Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · May 1

Farmers left in the lurch by the government, which means a threat to the #FoodSecurity of us all, and risks further decline in #biodiversity

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · May 1

We will be there to give UBI a voice and there will be many UBI supportive speakers!

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · May 1

Labour has promised 'a decade of national renewal’.

But what ideas are needed for national renewal to become a reality?

If this interests you, attend Change: How? at the Ministry of Sound, London, from 10am to 5pm on the 31st May @compassoffice.bsky.social

actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

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Simon Duffy @simonduffy.bsky.social · Apr 12

Great piece @cnn.com on the long-running #basicincome pilot in Germany:

Not SHOCK news

People carry on working
But work better
And live better

@citizennetwork.bsky.social @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social
@basicincomeearth.bsky.social
@scottsantens.com

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German experiment gave people a basic monthly income – the effect on their work ethic was surprising | CNN

A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income payments.

amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org

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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · Apr 10

In our three recent job ads, we failed to list our Equal Opportunities form and we didn't specify that we'll offer an interview to any disabled person who meets the criteria.

We've extended the deadline for all three, as we're seeking the strongest and most diverse field possible 🧵

#SheffieldJobs

A graphic with the words "Come and work with us at Opus" over a bright yellow background

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We Are Opus @weareopus.bsky.social · Apr 6

🚨 Last chance! 🚨

Two opportunities to come work with us on just transition projects close today.

First up, as part of an exciting systems change project we're looking for a Workshop Designer and Facilitator. Find out more about the role or apply ⬇️

#Sheffield #SheffieldJobs

Join Opus as our Workshop Designer and Facilitator

We’re looking for a strategic thinker to join this multi-organisational team and bring this transformative work to life.

www.weareopus.org

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Common Sense Policy Group @plancommonsense.bsky.social · Mar 20

Impact Lead Elliott Johnson spoke at the UBI and Regrowth event (27/02/25), hosted by
@ubilabnetwork.bsky.social & @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social

UBI can tackle poverty, boost growth & employment, and improve health by ensuring financial security for all. Watch more here: youtu.be/Acru6iWiX-M

Left to right: Simon Duffy, Jo Poulton, and Elliott Johnson stand in a committee room at the Palace of Westminster, holding posters. One reads 'I Support Basic Income for Farmers,' and the other says 'The Time Has Come to Test Basic Income.'

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 11

In a recent briefing to MPs at Westminster, Equal Right presented how Basic Income fits in with a Just Transition- www.ubilabnetwork.org/mps-briefing

@jrwill26.bsky.social

MPs Briefing — UBI Lab Network

www.ubilabnetwork.org

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 11

Ideas like fair banking alongside #basicincome are crucial for a fairer society.

We should trial a basic income with coal miners, such as in Aberpergwm who could lose their jobs in a Just Transition.

This would be a great way to support workers in Wales!

bylines.cymru/politics-and...

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 6

The Basic Income Movement hosted a briefing on basic income and regrowth to MPs in Westminster last week

It was wonderful to have the chance to speak to MPs about why #UBI is good for the economy and society. We hope that MPs continue to explore the possibilities of basic income!

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 6

Amongst many others we welcomed:

@patrickhurley.bsky.social @simonforstroud.bsky.social @stevewitherdenmp.bsky.social @ubilabmanchester.bsky.social @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social
@autonomy-institute.bsky.social @citizennetwork.bsky.social

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 6

The Basic Income Movement hosted a briefing on basic income and regrowth to MPs in Westminster last week

It was wonderful to have the chance to speak to MPs about why #UBI is good for the economy and society. We hope that MPs continue to explore the possibilities of basic income!

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UBI Lab Network 🌍🌎🌏 @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 6

The Welsh Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot have released their second evaluation for this ongoing pilot- www.gov.wales/basic-income...

Basic income for care leavers in Wales pilot evaluation: annual report 2024 to 2025 | GOV.WALES

The second in a series of reports evaluating the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot including; early experiences of young people involved in the pilot, contributions from the evaluation co-p...

www.gov.wales

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