LONDON, UK: Book launch event: A precariat charter: From denizens to citizens, May 6, 2014

Guy standing will launch his new book, A precariat charter: From denizens to citizens, at the University of London on May 6. Professor Emeritus John Weeks will chair the event.

Date: Tuesday 6 May 2014
Time: 6-8pm, including reception
Location: Brunei Gallery Building,  School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street.
For more information contact: Guy Standing <guystanding@standingnet.com>

David Jenkins, “Citizen Income: Potential Ways Forward.”

SUMMARY: This article reports about a “People’s Parliament” debate on basic income, which took place in London on March 4th. The event, chaired by Labour MP John McDonnell, is part of a wider series of events that form part of a People’s Parliament designed to reconnect citizens with the political process. The speakers were Malcolm Torry, author of Money for Everyone; Natalie Bennett, leader of the UK Green Party; and Guy Standing, author of The Precariat and long-time champion of basic income.

David Jenkins, “Citizen Income: Potential Ways Forward.Basic Income UK. March 6, 2014.