Universal basic income could come to Scotland, says Nicola Sturgeon

The Scottish First Minister announces a trial of the radical welfare scheme, which grants every citizen a stipend

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits an aerospace factory in Prestwick
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Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland could introduce a universal basic income (UBI) that would guarantee a weekly payment of £150 to every citizen for life.

Unveiling the SNP's "Programme for Government", Sturgeon said she would be working with local councils to fund trial schemes that would "inform parliament’s thinking for the future".

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