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They wont because our leaders and their owners are delusional and mentally ill.
But that's the thing, that doesn't matter. Because as soon as anyone comes along with a policy of introducing universal basic income, it doesn't matter how entrenched the political establishment are, people will vote for that if they are losing their jobs.
Most countries political systems are not as completely dysfunctional as the US system. It is possible for independence's and new parties to arise provided there is enough support. Not being made homeless through no fault of your own is a pretty big motivator to change your historical political leanings.
From a UK perspective:
The pensioners would never vote for party that would introduce something like this. They HATE the idea of younger generations getting "free money". Honestly they're the real problem. But they're the demographic that vote the most and have a huge sway.
Just don't point out to them how their triple locked pensions are probably the biggest financial cost to our [UK] country...