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Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
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Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?

Andy Burnham has previously supported the idea of a universal basic income. Will he introduce one as prime minister?
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Here’s what Andy Burnham can do right away to address homelessness and NEETs crisis

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Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?
A person wearing a hi-vis jacket reading 'Basic Income March'
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Could Andy Burnham introduce a universal basic income?

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Andy Burnham
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Here’s what Andy Burnham can do right away to address homelessness and NEETs crisis

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Keir Starmer has resigned. What is his legacy on the biggest issues in Britain?

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‘The EU stands for corruption, nepotism, illegality and waste. Why would we reverse Brexit?’
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Boston is the most pro-Brexit town in the UK. What has leaving the EU changed? ‘They got nothing’
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Boston is the most pro-Brexit town in the UK. What has leaving the EU changed? ‘They got nothing’

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Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?

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