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I am a Senior Research Fellow in Public Policy at Northumbria University.
My research currently focuses on basic income, in particular, understanding its health impact, economic feasibility, public acceptability and the development of narratives capable of persuading opponents. Another key strand of my work lies in examining how basic income can be formulated to take into account the additional needs of disabled people and others. I am currently a CI on an NIHR-funded project following on from work supported by the Wellcome Trust.
I lead-authored a proposal for community-led local basic income pilots in England that received widespread national and international media attention and responses from policymakers across the UK.
Having previously worked in the third sector, my research has often been interdisciplinary, cutting across public health, disability, inclusion, welfare, education and workforce, always with an emphasis on policy development and communication of findings. Throughout, I have managed significant research budgets, forged collaborative relationships and achieved impact, creating sector-wide standards, shaping organisational approaches and influencing national policy. My work has often depended on deploying innovative research and communication methods to include and amplify the voices of underrepresented groups.
An exemplar of my work in the third sector is the Activity Trap. I used this report to create policy proposals and then lobbied Government with national partners to remove disincentives to activity for those on needs-based benefits.
My work has been covered by, among others, the Guardian, the Independent, the Times, the Telegraph, the Spectator, the FT, the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4 News, ITV News, Channel 5 News and CNBC.
My primary research interest is basic income, otherwise known as Universal Basic Income (UBI). Specifically, my work examines the following areas:
Outside of basic income, I also have expertise on inclusion, disability and inclusive physical activity.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Politics, MA
1 Oct 2008 → 18 Nov 2009
Award Date: 18 Nov 2009
Classics, BA (Hons), Newcastle University
1 Sep 2005 → 27 Jun 2008
Award Date: 27 Jun 2008
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Tao Chen (Speaker), Howard Robert Reed (Speaker), Elliott Johnson (Speaker), Matthew Johnson (Speaker), Brendan Collins (Speaker) & Christodoulos Kypridemos (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Matthew Johnson (Speaker), Jonathan Coates (Speaker), Neil Howard (Speaker), Elliott Johnson (Speaker) & Anne Corrigan (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Matthew Johnson (Speaker) & Elliott Johnson (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk