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A minimum income standard is more feasible than universal basic income – and could become a lasting safety net
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‘Our government has rightly been criticised for the ludicrously low level of statutory sick pay.’ A self-employed woman protests in Edinburgh against the level of SSP available to self-employed and contracted workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian
Unlike the financial crisis of a decade ago, coronavirus is not at root a manmade disaster, but it struck a society weakened and undermined by a decade of economic stagnation and nearly £40bn slashed from social security with the acquiescence of the pre-Corbyn Labour party.
Now the rules have been torn up. A £330bn package of support is available for businesses, while welfare systems were rapidly made temporarily more generous to the tune of £7bn. The state is now capable of stepping in to cover the salaries and sick pay of millions, to the fury of the Institute of Economic Affairs.
The job retention scheme was demanded by Labour and trade unions, with details being hammered out between the TUC, CBI and the Treasury. Though it keeps in place employers’ roles in deciding whether, when and who to lay off, it seems vastly preferable to the situation in the United States, where a third of workers appear likely to have to fall back on unemployment insurance.
The government has rightly been criticised for not covering everyone who needs support and for the ludicrously low level of statutory sick pay, which Matt Hancock sheepishly admitted he couldn’t live on. And for the 2 million employees earning too little to qualify even for that and for the lack of help for those whose hours have been reduced but who won’t see their tax credits rise in response. For workers who started after 28 February or are leaving their jobs, the safety net means the slim pickings of universal credit.
The subsequent similar scheme for the self-employed will leave some even better off than if coronavirus hadn’t happened, but will not be paid until June and will still exclude 2 million self-employed because they earn too much, or have income from work elsewhere, or started their business after April 2019. These people will also have to rely on universal credit to get by.
As yet, however, a basic income looks far from becoming a popular demand, let alone reality. Most people’s regular incomes are now covered by employers or government and – as they are stuck at home with little to spend money on – it can seem like an irrelevant distraction to be demanding regular additional payments for them. There have always been other, more fundamental, arguments from all angles against basic income. But, in terms of immediate practicality, it is hampered by the lack of a government database of people’s bank accounts to make immediate payments without duplication, unlike employers and the benefits system.
There are, however, alternatives that explicitly target only those currently missing out and that, like UBI, eliminate the upfront means test. OpenDemocracy has launched a campaign for a liveable income guarantee and last week the New Economics Foundation put forward its proposal for how a minimum income guarantee might work. Set at the level of the 2019 minimum income standard of £221 a week (excluding rent), though any level could be chosen, the payment would be available to every adult not currently benefiting from the existing schemes. It would be paid immediately through the universal credit advanced payment system, but would be free from conditionality and upfront means testing, while wealthier recipients could see theirs clawed back. People waiting for payments from job retention or self-employed schemes could also claim it as an advance on those.
Not only is a minimum income guarantee a more feasible short-term solution to the economic crisis precipitated by coronavirus, it highlights the need for a permanently stronger social security net – one that is humane to those who lose their jobs under all circumstances, without seeming impossible or utopian.
Most importantly, alongside any new policy ideas, the left cannot let up for a moment in pointing out the painful shortcomings exposed in public provision: the scandalous fragmented care system; the dangers of outsourcing and the two-tier health workforce; the evil of “no recourse to public funds”, which endangers us all; our overfilled and understaffed prisons.
Above all, the crisis has shown the continuing dependence of society on the working class – employed in both the public and private sector, male and female, of all religious and ethnic backgrounds. Our weekly applause for public sector workers could be either a convenient figleaf over their continued exploitation or it could become the basis of a politics that puts all workers – essential, furloughed or unemployed – at its centre.
• Rory Macqueen is a Labour party activist and was an economic adviser to John McDonnell between 2015 and 2020

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While the Cardinals are intrigued by his skills, coaches also know his shortcomings. Anderson signed a two-year $7.25 million deal that includes $3.25 million of guarantees. The exact structure of the deal isn't known, but it's likely most of that $3.25 million will be paid this season. The Cardinals don't want to be on the hook for a lot of money in 2011 if Anderson doesn't impress this season. Anderson said he understands that he's joining the Cardinals as the No. 2 quarterback and looks forward to proving himself. NOTES, QUOTES --OLB Joey Porter agreed to a three-year deal with the Cardinals worth $17.5 million, according to ESPN. Porter was released by Miami earlier this month, and is a good fit for a Cardinals team in need of an increased outside pass rush. "It is exciting on many levels," Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "Two areas that come to mind are his productivity on the field, (because) getting 26.5 sacks over the last two years is pretty impressive, especially considering last year with not even playing a full season. "Also the mentality he brings, it's something we have made great progress with as a team. Having another veteran player, who has had great success in this league, to contribute to that will only help us in an area defensively where we want to improve." Porter will take over for Chike Okeafor, a free agent Arizona won't attempt to re-sign. --The Cardinals signed an outside linebacker, Paris Lenon, but he likely will be a backup and special teams player. Lenon isn't regarded as a starter but the Cardinals have had success with middle of the roads veterans before. --New secondary coach Donnie Henderson's relationship with safety Kerry Rhodes played a part in the team's decision to trade for Rhodes. Henderson formerly was the defensive coordinator with the Jets when Rhodes was a rookie. --Coach Ken Whisenhunt would like the team to build an indoor facility to aid the team's preparations early in the season. Practicing indoors would help the team avoid 100-degree heat. The Bidwill family agreed to work on building the facility, provided the economy improves and a new collective bargaining agreement can be worked out. QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's pretty cool. Larry's one of the guys I've watched on tape and over the years. He's a phenomenal player and obviously, I look forward to getting to work him and the rest of the guys. They've got a very sturdy receiving corps." -- QB Derek Anderson on playing with receiver Larry Fitzgerald. STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL OFFSEASON UPDATE The Cardinals needed to plug holes in the starting defense and improve depth on that side of the ball. Two weeks into free agency, big questions remain. Inside linebacker Karlos Dansby left via free agency for Miami, and the Cardinals haven't replaced him yet. They tried to sign Larry Foote, but he went to the Steelers instead. The options remaining in free agency aren't great, so the Cardinals likely are going to go with a youngster on the inside next to Gerald Hayes. Dansby is a huge loss. While he wasn't a Pro Bowl player, he was very good the past few years, and he never came off the field. Finding an inside linebacker who can play in all situations isn't easy. The replacement could be Reggie Walker, a rookie free agent last year. Or it could be a draft pick. The club moved quickly to fill the void left at free safety when Antrel Rolle signed with the Giants. The Cardinals traded to get Jets safety Kerry Rhodes, who is comparable in talent to Rolle. Still, the Cardinals could use an additional pass rusher, either as an outside linebacker or a situational end. The club was set on offense except at the most important position, quarterback. Matt Leinart was the only QB under contract entering the off-season. The team took its time addressing that need, signing unrestricted free agent Derek Anderson almost two weeks into free agency. The club made an offer to restricted free agent Charlie Whitehurst, but when that situation dragged out, the Cardinals decided they couldn't wait. So they moved to sign Anderson, who has starting experience. MEDICAL WATCH: CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie underwent surgery to repair a torn MCL ligament in his knee. Rodgers-Cromartie will miss some time this spring but should be 100 percent by the start of training camp. TEAM NEEDS 1. Pass rusher: The Cardinals did a decent job with pressuring QBs this year, but they lack an elite rusher that could help close out games. The club signed Joey Porter in free agency and it drafted Cody Brown and Will Davis last year. But a 3-4 team can't have too many outside linebacker prospects. 2. Inside linebacker: Karlos Dansby left via free agency, and the team doesn't have an heir apparent. Reggie Walker and Ali Highsmith, two former undrafted rookies, are unproven. Walker appears to have more upside but he barely played last season. The other starting inside linebacker, Gerald Hayes, struggled with a back problem last year and his production dropped. 3. Quarterback: Matt Leinart was the only QB under contract until Derek Anderson was signed to a two-year deal this week. Anderson will enter the off-season as the backup and the Cardinals are expected to draft a quarterback if they don't sign another free agent. 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