Even as a right-winger, I'm in favour of universal welfare, provided this isn't offered as a bolt-on to existing means-tested welfare. This should be implemente

Even as a right-winger, I'm in favour of universal welfare, provided this isn't offered as a bolt-on to existing means-tested welfare. This should be implemented as a straight replacement, so that we can reap the cost savings in administration. The article points out "the only thing standing in the way of dramatic poverty reduction and dramatic inequality reduction is, as always, politics" Unfortunately we'd almost certainly see a rise in the cost of living (food / energy prices). If people can afford more, they'll be charged more - that's how free markets work.