29th April 2021 In order to keep local democracy accessible, the government must review its position on online meetings Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) We've made great progress in the last year with opening up local democracy. The government's plan to force councils to return to physical meetings completely ignores this.
27th April 2021 The Co-operative Difference in policing means supporting our communities and tackling injustice Kim McGuinness Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria As a Labour & Co-op Police and Crime Commissioner, I know the difference that co-operative principles can make in power.
22nd April 2021 Making the co-operative difference to our high streets Anna Birley Labour's High Street Commission comes at a crucial time for the future of our town centres. We look forward to being a part of it, so we can help ensure co-operative values are at the forefront of our high streets' recovery.
22nd April 2021 Delivering a fair and sustainable recovery in Greater Manchester through co-operation Angeliki Stogia Councillor for Whalley Range and Executive Member for Environment, Planning and Transport, Manchester City Council I was proud to see recommendations from the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission front and centre in Labour & Co-operative Metro Mayor candidate Andy Burnham's manifesto.
22nd April 2021 A Co-operative Recovery Anas Sarwar Leader of Scottish Labour and MSP for Glasgow Today, I set out Scottish Labour's plan for our national recovery from this crisis, and I know that our national recovery must be a co-operative recovery too.
21st April 2021 England’s rural communities deserve better representation. That’s why today we are launching the Rural England Policy Review. Luke Pollard Shadow Armed Forces Minister The rural economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, the economic crisis and the Government’s incompetent Brexit deal. As the Labour Party launches its Rural Review today, I'll be hearing how co-operative ideas and initiatives can make a difference.
20th April 2021 We are and always will be the Party of fan-owned football Joe Fortune General Secretary The backlash against the European Super League has seen a renewed interest in fan ownership in football. But we can’t trust this Government or the FA to deliver for fans – supporters need to organise ourselves to take back control of football.
19th April 2021 Co-operative Party Chair’s Update Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government From campaigning on food justice to our efforts to get hundreds of Co-operative Party candidates across the country elected, we have been putting co-operation front and centre.
19th April 2021 Standing up for equality by standing still Cllr Joanna West Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Osmaston and Sinfin and member of Co-operative Party Women's Network Steering Committee The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill includes increasing the maximum penalty for criminal damage to a memorial from three months to 10 years, yet the minimum sentence for rape is half that. That is why we created #FrozenInFear.