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Wales could become test bed for Universal Basic Income, says wellbeing tsar

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Wales could become the test-ground for a Universal Basic Income under plans outlined tonight.

Giving everyone a minimum amount of cash, regardless of their personal wealth, has been explored by political parties and policymakers around the world.

The Liberal Democrats vowed to spearhead the idea if they return to government.

Now, with the UK grappling with how to bounce back from the coronavirus recession, Wales' wellbeing tsar urges parties to examine the scheme in the run-up to next year's crunch Senedd, or Welsh Parliament, elections.