7th March 2021 Newest Co-op Councillor outlines Co-op Difference Peter Kelly Councillor for Fortissat, North Lanarkshire
5th March 2021 Beyond the headlines: a budget that doesn’t call time on inequality Anna Birley We know that our co-operative movement, and its values and principles, hold the key to a fairer, more sustainable recovery. But, analysing this week's budget shows that behind the headlines, this budget falls short.
3rd March 2021 New community-led housing offers hope to London’s older LGBTQ+ community Matthew Bennett Labour and Co-operative councillor in Lambeth and the borough’s cabinet member for planning, investment and new homes. Yesterday, Tonic Housing made history - new funding secured from the Mayor of London means they will become the UK's first LGBTQ+ retirement community. Their success is a powerful testament to the power of communities co-operating together to find solutions to the problems they face.
2nd March 2021 Long Read: How could tomorrow’s budget hardwire fairness into our economy? Anna Birley Tomorrow's budget comes at a critical moment for our country - and it must call time on inequality, and rebuild a fairer economy which is based on our co-operative values of sharing power and wealth - giving every community a stake and a say and ensuring no-one is excluded.
1st March 2021 Young voters in Wales like me are ready to have their voice heard Poppy Stowell-Evans Youth Climate Ambassador for Wales, Newport Youth Council and Newport East CLP Youth Officer As a 16 year old in Wales, I’ll be a first time voter this May. This is a prospect I find incredibly exciting - and I hope decision makers will value the youth voice with the gravity it deserves.