21/04/2022
Green Party Proposes Basic Income For Care Leavers
The Green Party NI has announced a fully-costed policy to offer a basic income payment to all young people leaving care in Northern Ireland, as part of their 2022 Assembly election manifesto.
Brian Smyth, the Green Party NI candidate for East Belfast said: "For too long, Stormont has put the interests of the fortunate few above the interests of the many. It's time to change that.
"Owners of expensive houses valued at over £400,000 currently pay proportionately less rates than the rest of us. In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis it's time to end tax breaks for the rich.
"We'll use the money raised to roll out a basic income scheme for young people leaving care, giving each of them £1,000 a month for one year.
"This will provide much-needed financial support to some of our most vulnerable young people as they leave care, as well as testing the benefits of basic income, a policy which is picking up traction globally.
"A similar policy is being launched in Wales, and we believe that politicians in Northern Ireland shouldn't be afraid of adopting cutting-edge and radical policies aimed at tackling inequality.
"It's time to end tax breaks for mansions. It's time to invest in our young people."
Brian Smyth, the Green Party NI candidate for East Belfast said: "For too long, Stormont has put the interests of the fortunate few above the interests of the many. It's time to change that.
"Owners of expensive houses valued at over £400,000 currently pay proportionately less rates than the rest of us. In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis it's time to end tax breaks for the rich.
"We'll use the money raised to roll out a basic income scheme for young people leaving care, giving each of them £1,000 a month for one year.
"This will provide much-needed financial support to some of our most vulnerable young people as they leave care, as well as testing the benefits of basic income, a policy which is picking up traction globally.
"A similar policy is being launched in Wales, and we believe that politicians in Northern Ireland shouldn't be afraid of adopting cutting-edge and radical policies aimed at tackling inequality.
"It's time to end tax breaks for mansions. It's time to invest in our young people."
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