31st January 2019 We need a Budget which protects Scotland’s communities James Kelly As a Scottish Co-operative Party MSP I will be looking for a Budget today which is bold and which transforms the way in which out economy is run.
30th January 2019 It’s time to ditch the big banks – Britain’s consumers deserve a more diverse financial sector Caitlin Prowle Consumers are being failed by a lack of diversity in our banking sector, and the backlog of complaints at the Ombudsman proves it. Credit unions, co-operatives and community banks are already showing that a fairer financial services is possible.
25th January 2019 Oxford race ahead in cutting emissions Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward and Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford Time is running out to prevent a climate catastrophe. Global emissions show few signs of slowing down, hitting unprecedented levels in 2018. It is a timely that the Co-op Party has launched its policy consultation on climate change, energy and environment. Take a look at what Oxford are doing and share your thoughts.
23rd January 2019 Community wealth building is coming to London Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs)
18th January 2019 Credit unions: a serious, mainstream alternative to banks Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) This week the Scottish Parliament has debated credit unions and their contribution to Scottish society
17th January 2019 Scotland – the co-operative well spring of democratic ownership Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) The Scottish Parliament has called on the Scottish Government to increase support for co-operatives and employee-owned businesses in a motion moved by the Scottish Labour Leader and supported by Scottish Co-operative Party MSPs
10th January 2019 Government failure is leaving people vulnerable to food poverty – but the co-operative movement offers hope Caitlin Prowle Yesterday’s Environmental Audit Committee report on food insecurity shows that this Government’s failed policies are leaving people hungry. But where the Government is failing to take action, the co-operative movement is already working to help.
2nd January 2019 Stronger than ever benwest At the end of another tumultuous year in politics, some good news: there's a voice for your values, and it's stronger than ever.