19th May 2022 The Government must act to level the playing field between traditional bricks and mortar and internet-only businesses Claire Vibert Co-operative Party Delegate to Hazel Grove CLP I was absolutely delighted that Hazel Grove Constituency Labour Party unanimously passed the Co-operative Party’s model motion in support of an Online Sales Tax last week.
11th May 2022 While it was a missed opportunity, there are announcements in the Queen’s Speech which can be more co-operative and progressive. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer While it is a missed opportunity by the Government to create a fairer, more co-operative society – there are several pieces of legislation which we believe can be made more co-operative and progressive.
9th May 2022 This year’s local elections saw a record number of Co-operative Councillors elected to town halls across the country. Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) Millions had the chance to vote for co-operation and they did, returning a record number of over 1200 Co-operative Councillors to office. This was especially true in Scotland and Wales where we saw the number of Co-op Councillors double, following on from record parliamentary co-operative groups elected last year.
9th May 2022 The co-operative movement offers the ideas, principles and values which should form the bedrock of this year’s Queen’s Speech. Preet Kaur Gill MP Chair of the Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development This Queen’s Speech perhaps more than any in recent memory is critical in providing the framework for how we will tackle the many difficulties the ongoing crises provide. It’s imperative the Government builds on the values and solutions of co-operation within it to meet that challenge.