Vulnerable people could receive a basic income if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister.
The Greater Manchester mayor has previously supported the idea of giving cash to those who have been in care.
Payments could be five times what they receive on benefits – despite concerns about the ballooning welfare budget.
In his 2024 manifesto for the mayoralty, Mr Burnham said he wanted to trial a ‘Basic Income pilot’ for vulnerable Manchester residents.
The project he referred to was suggested by Compass, a Left-wing group which previously advocated for a universal basic income, handing cash payments to all citizens regardless of income or work status.
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