Kerstin Romano
One of the main recommendations that came out of 2015’s Fairer Fife Commission was to hold a Citizens’ Income pilot in a Fife town.
The Scottish Greens are delighted to see Fife Council taking forward this proposal as it has been part of our policy for over 30 years.
Citizen’s Income is a scheme where the current complicated benefits system is replaced with a single flat payment to all adults to help cover basic needs. Working people continue to receive this payment but gradually pay it back through the taxation system, whilst those that cannot work due to illness or
disability have their income topped up.
Green Councillors in Fife will fully support the pilot and think this is a unique opportunity for Fife to lead the way in creating a fair society where people are supported into work.