11th November 2020 Preet Kaur Gill MP becomes Chair of Co-operative Party Westminster Parliamentary Group Preet Kaur Gill MP Chair of the Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health. "I am looking forward to working closely with colleagues in continuing to put our co-operative principles into practice in Parliament."
10th November 2020 How one council is plugging the gaps in the Government safety net Cllr Mufeedah Bustin Labour Councillor for Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets In the borough with the highest rate of child poverty in the country, inequality runs deep.
9th November 2020 Tribute to Ian Miller from Scotmid Co-operative Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) "He will be sorely missed by all at Scotmid and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time."
8th November 2020 As part of the first Food Justice Council, I know what a difference fighting food poverty can make. Cllr Chris Penberthy Labour & Co-operative Councillor for St Peter and the Waterfront Ward (Plymouth) & Cabinet Member for Housing and Co-operative Development In a very practical sense, the work done last year positioned us to deal as effectively as possible to deal with the catastrophe of Covid-19.
5th November 2020 Remembering Ian Miller, 1948-2020. Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government "Ian was always a supportive, engaged and encouraging presence in the Co-operative Party. We will miss him greatly."
5th November 2020 Where the Government has failed, the people of Warrington have stepped up. Cllr Tom Jennings Councillor for Bewsey & Whitecross, Warrington Nutritious and healthy food is a human right, but until the Government acts meaningfully, people will still go hungry next week and the week after.
5th November 2020 Rebuilding London’s economy together: the case for more co-operation Seema Malhotra Labour & Co-op MP for Feltham & Heston, and Shadow Minister for Skills. As we rebuild London, it’s vital we do so in a manner that not only helps businesses, communities and individuals get back on their feet as soon as possible, but recognises that we can do better than before, too.
4th November 2020 Food justice is at the core of the co-operative movement – and finding it has never been more important Joe Fortune General Secretary As we launch a new tool in our food justice campaign, our General Secretary reflects on common decency, food justice and the road ahead.