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We believe this is the best way for @andyburnham.bsky.social to follow through on the commitment he made in his election manifesto:

▫️ "The logical next step, after the success of our Housing First pilot, is to bring forward a #BasicIncome pilot"

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Inside the new plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester
A new basic income has been proposed for Greater Manchester which would see people experiencing homelessness given £1,600 a month.
www.bigissue.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The report authors say if rolled out fully for all citizens, regardless of income, wealth or work, such a monthly payment could end absolute poverty in the city, improving health and wellbeing, and making it easier for unemployed people to get back into work.

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February 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This morning, we launched a groundbreaking proposal for a #BasicIncome pilot for Greater #Manchester targeting homelessness

Designed in partnership with @northumbriauni.bsky.social, it would be England's first-ever trial if @andyburnham.bsky.social chooses to go ahead ✅

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Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester
A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as...
newsroom.northumbria.ac.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM