关键词:
automation
Labour Government
UBI
UK
wealth tax
welfare reform
福利改革
工党政府
英国
自动化
财富税
全民基本收入
Reforma del bienestar
Gobierno Labour
Reino Unido
Automatización
Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio
Renta Básica Universal
摘要:
The newly elected Labour Government in the United Kingdom promised change. However, the first 10 months have been disappointing, characterized by misjudged announcements regarding the Winter Fuel Allowance and Employers' National Insurance contributions. Yet, there is still time to get back on track with welfare reform and create a new welfare state that other countries can replicate. To this end, this commentary argues for a shift from means-testing to universalism across welfare provision. It further contends that a basic income should be gradually introduced based on affordability and public support. Additionally, it proposes that these changes be funded through taxation on wealth, particularly targeting online billionaires profiting from automation. Welfare reform represents an opportunity for Labour to make a difference and regain public trust and support, as evidence indicates public backing for restoring our public services. With the election of a Labour Government in the United Kingdom, there is a once-in-a-generation chance to address welfare reform and establish a new welfare state that other countries can admire. So far, the Labour Government's rhetoric and actions have been aligned with dampening expectations. The new government has experienced a disappointing first 10 months, marked by controversy after controversy stemming from inexperience and incompetence. Moreover, they have begun using antiwelfare rhetoric, such as the threat to remove driving licenses from benefit fraudsters. Therefore, we argue that Labour needs to be reminded of its mission to restore public services. 英国新当选的工党政府承诺进行改革。然而, 执政后的前十个月令人失望, 其特点是冬季燃料补贴和雇主国民保险缴款的公告判断错误。然而, 仍有时间重回福利改革的正轨, 并创建一个其他国家可以效仿的新型福利国家。为此, 本评论主张将福利制度从经济状况调查转向普遍性。它进一步主张, 应根据可负担性和公众支持程度逐步引入基本收入。此外, 它建议通过对财富征税来资助这些改革, 特别是针对那些从自动化中获利的网络亿万富翁。福利改革为工党提供了一个做出改变并重新赢得公众信任和支持的机会, 因为有证据表明, 公众支持恢复我们的公共服务。随着英国工党政府的当选, 我们迎来了一代人难得的机会来解决福利改革问题, 并建立一个令其他国家钦佩的新型福利国家。到目前为止, 工党政府的言论和行动与令人沮丧的预期相符。新政府执政十个月令人失望, 由于缺乏经验和能力不足, 争议接踵而至。此外,