The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Select Committee are calling for evidence as it considers Universal Basic Income (UBI) as one of the solutions for dealing with the changes in the world of work.

This is your chance to share your story of why you support Basic Income.

Even before coronavirus, we were going through rapid changes to the world of work - the so-called 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' - with new technology disrupting traditional industries. For many, this brings great uncertainty for how we will live and work in the future.

The coronavirus crisis has rapidly accelerated trends towards automation as businesses change the way they operate, not just during lockdown, but most likely forever. Many jobs have been lost and it's unknown how many will return and in what form.

UBI would be a way of ensuring people have enough money to live on during this sudden shock to the labour market and can be the foundation of a newly reform social security system that helps people transition to the changing world of work.

But we urgently need you to contribute to the debate. We can’t let this conversation be solely led by researchers and academics. It’s important MPs hear from you.

That’s why Basic Income Conversation is partnering with the UBI Lab Network and Basic Income UK to gather people’s stories from across the UK about how a universal basic income would impact our lives.  

Please fill out our survey to tell us how a universal basic income would impact you. It should only take a few minutes. The deadline is on 21st June!

We will collate and submit your story as part of our evidence to the Committee.