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The Living Wage Foundation in the United Kingdom aims to persuade employers and politicians of the importance of a living wage rather than a nationally agreed minimum wage. The living wage is based on the amount of income that an individual needs to earn to cover the basic costs of living and lead a “decent life.” The living wage is an informal benchmark calculated by the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, while the national minimum wage is set by the government. Living costs in London in particular are significantly higher than in the rest of the country. The Living Wage Foundation has obtained support in principle from the main political parties and has so far accredited about 1,000 employers who have decided to offer a living wage.

Do you think it is the role of the government to make sure that people who work have enough income to live a “decent life”?