29th September 2023 The Welsh Labour and Co-operative Government are leading the way on co-operative growth. Huw Lewis Political and Membership Officer (Wales) Growth in the co-operative and employee-owned sectors are testament to the Welsh Labour & Co-operative Government’s work on developing social businesses.
28th September 2023 We must shift power out from Whitehall and to our communities. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer New Local’s report, A Labour Vision for Community Power, seeks to provide the blueprint for how an incoming Labour & Co-operative Government can empower communities, to shape their local economies, increase community ownership and restore local public services.
26th September 2023 A vision for community power. Cllr Peter Mason Leader of Ealing Council The Labour vision for community power that we have outlined in the paper published this week will feel like home to many Co-op members and activists. It codifies what we know and have advocated for – for local communities to be heard and heeded in the places where decisions are taken and laws are made.
25th September 2023 Delivering Climate Justice Through Community Wealth Building Matthew Brown Leader of Preston City Council Addressing the climate crisis is integral to Labour’s thinking nationally but also locally in Preston and across our movement. Moving toward net zero supply chains has become central to our progressive procurement objectives but so has the promotion of democratic ownership to support a just transition.
20th September 2023 Co-operatives and social enterprises can play a huge role in changing the way our economy works. Jo Platt Labour & Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Leigh That’s why I’m delighted that Leigh Building Preservation Trust (LBPT), where I’m the General Manager, has been nominated for an award at this year’s Social Enterprise Awards.
18th September 2023 Tackling retail crime should be a priority for every force as Durham’s progress shows Georgia Horsfall No one should feel unsafe going into work. Businesses provide local jobs, contribute to the economy and help communities to thrive - they deserve better protection and support.
12th September 2023 Co-operating at Leicester Pride Barrie Fairbairn LGBT+ Officer for Leicester South CLP The Pride Movement has blossomed over the last decade with even the more remote parts of the nation hosting their own annual Pride event. Accordingly Pride events provide a "not to be missed" opportunity for Labour and Co-operative to reach out to the public in a relaxed atmosphere.
6th September 2023 At this critical time, we must demonstrate what our party and movement has to offer. Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government As we inch closer and closer to the General Election, there has never been a more important time to share our co-operative ideas and solutions, and we’ll be doing just that over the coming weeks.
4th September 2023 An energy transition, with community energy at its core, is how we are going to rebuild our country. Jack Abbott Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Ipswich I don’t just want our energy to be home-grown, I want it to be locally owned too, with the gains retained and realised in our communities wherever possible and Labour's Local Power Plan is how we will do it.