Which would you vote for? As Britain’s election cycle heats up, politicians and campaigners are throwing out bold ideas for the future. Some think the times call for radical changes.
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The big idea: Tell us what YOU really think
Which would you vote for? As Britain's election cycle heats up, politicians and campaigners are throwing out bold ideas for the future. Some think the times call for radical changes.
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Today people across the world are crying out for bold, big changes.
This week The Day has looked at three of today's biggest ideas: the 15-hour working week, Universal Basic IncomeThe concept of a government scheme in which every adult citizen receives a set amount of money regularly, without having to work for it. The aim of a basic income system is to alleviate poverty and enable people to find more meaningful work., and a world without borders.
These are far from the only big ideas floating around. Here are seven more.
Bring back executions. Today, 55 countries in the world have the death penaltyAlthough Barrett has said that, as a Christian, she would not order the death penalty, she has not actually opposed it.. The UK officially banned the death penalty in 1998, but some right-wing politicians want it back.
Votes for youths. In Britain, 16-year olds can learn to drive, get married and work. And yet they are not allowed to vote, even though today's political decisions will affect their future.
Scaling back. Many countries chase economic growth. Some believe this has created more inequality and fuelled climate change. To save the world we must instead reduce energy and resource use.
Character building. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to bring back national service. The plan is that 18-year olds would be forced either to join the army or to perform community service.
AI takeover. In April, the Cabinet Office expanded a trial in which AI reads government papers, in place of civil servantsAnyone working in a government department. The civil service has long-standing traditions and strict codes of conduct that can make it a law unto itself..
Age limit. Retired people are the most likely group to vote. Politicians often unfairly favour them. There should be a maximum voting age so that older people can make way for the younger ones their decisions will affect.
Dying well. Campaigners support assisted dying: the right to choose to die peacefully rather than live with a long illness.
Immodest proposals
All change! Our current course is not working. We need to try something different.
Hold steady... Although they might have some benefits, these ideas also have dramatic costs.
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Keywords
Universal basic income - The concept of a government scheme in which every adult citizen receives a set amount of money regularly, without having to work for it. The aim of a basic income system is to alleviate poverty and enable people to find more meaningful work.
Death penalty - Although Barrett has said that, as a Christian, she would not order the death penalty, she has not actually opposed it.
Civil servants - Anyone working in a government department. The civil service has long-standing traditions and strict codes of conduct that can make it a law unto itself.
The big idea: Tell us what YOU really think
Courting voters: Labour wants to give 16-year-olds the vote, while the Tories want to bring back national service. Glossary
Universal basic income - The concept of a government scheme in which every adult citizen receives a set amount of money regularly, without having to work for it. The aim of a basic income system is to alleviate poverty and enable people to find more meaningful work.
Death penalty - Although Barrett has said that, as a Christian, she would not order the death penalty, she has not actually opposed it.
Civil servants - Anyone working in a government department. The civil service has long-standing traditions and strict codes of conduct that can make it a law unto itself.