Winning the vote with a Universal Basic Income: Evidence from the 'Red Wall'

Matthew Johnson; Daniel Nettle; Elliott Johnson; Howard Reed; Kate E. Pickett

Winning the vote with a Universal Basic Income: Evidence from the 'Red Wall'

Matthew Johnson, Daniel Nettle, Elliott Johnson, Howard Reed, Kate E. Pickett

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This report, backed by North of Tyne and Greater Manchester mayors and councillors across the North, suggests that a basic income could be the key to Labour’s success in regaining its former heartlands at the next election, with three quarters of ‘red wall’ voters supporting the policy. The research sought to better understand the reasons behind support for the policy, finding that the health benefits, savings to the NHS and provision of financial security are the most important factors for support of UBI. Through dialogue with strong opponents to a basic income the research found that even in among strong opponents support increased through six specific framings relating to economic crisis, evidence, relative gains, flourishing, efficiency, and security. Using these narratives, support for UBI increases even among strong opponents for more than 60% of respondents.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Compass
Number of pages	68
Publication status	Published - 8 Oct 2022

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Can the ‘downward spiral’ of material conditions, mental health and faith in government be stopped? Evidence from surveys in ‘red wall’ constituencies
Johnson, M. T., Johnson, E. A., Reed, H. & Nettle, D., 1 Feb 2024, In: British Journal of Politics and International Relations. 26, 1, p. 131-148 18 p., 136914812211468.
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What’s the point of co-production when all your participants agree with you?
Johnson, M., Johnson, E., Hardill, I. & Nettle, D., 11 Mar 2024, 1 p. London : LSE.
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A Big Local Basic Income: Proposal for a locally led basic income pilot
Johnson, E., Goodman, C., Kellam, J. & Johnson, M. T., 3 Jun 2023, Crookham Village: Autonomy Research Ltd. 63 p.
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The importance of materials: a left that doesn’t redistribute, will never win
Johnson, M. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2022
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Achieving impact through translational research: persuading policymakers to deal with financial distress
Johnson, M. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2022
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Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Johnson, M. (Reviewer)
25 Oct 2022
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review

Basic Income: changing policy, designing trials, evaluating impact
Johnson, M. (Participant), Johnson, E. A. (Participant), Stark, G. (Participant), Reed, H. (Participant) & Nettle, D. (Participant)
Impact: Health and welfare

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Winning the vote with a Universal Basic Income: Evidence from the 'Red Wall'

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Research output

Can the ‘downward spiral’ of material conditions, mental health and faith in government be stopped? Evidence from surveys in ‘red wall’ constituencies

What’s the point of co-production when all your participants agree with you?

A Big Local Basic Income: Proposal for a locally led basic income pilot

Activities

The importance of materials: a left that doesn’t redistribute, will never win

Achieving impact through translational research: persuading policymakers to deal with financial distress

Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)

Impacts

Basic Income: changing policy, designing trials, evaluating impact

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