PM Theresa May, take action on modern slavery in hand car washes Posted on 26th March 2019 (8th May 2019) by benwest Today Labour and Co-operative MPs, London AMs, Police and Crime Commissioners, Council Leaders, and City Mayors have sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging action on the compulsory licensing of car washes.
Fairtrade and Co-operatives: Working Together Posted on 6th March 2019 (6th March 2019) by benwest This year, Fairtrade Fortnight is focusing on the people, especially the women, who grow our cocoa. So what better opportunity to combine our love of Fairtrade, Co-operatives (and chocolate!) than […]
Statement on the resignation of MPs from the Labour Party Posted on 18th February 2019 (18th February 2019) by benwest For Immediate use: 18 February 2019 A Co-operative Party spokesperson said: “We regret that four Co-operative MPs have today announced that they have resigned from the Labour Party – Luciana […]
A co-operative future for childcare Posted on 12th February 2019 (19th January 2023) by benwest Shadow Early Years Minister Tracy Brabin has been exploring co-operative approaches to creating more affordable, inclusive and accountable childcare provision
Stronger than ever Posted on 2nd January 2019 (2nd January 2019) by benwest At the end of another tumultuous year in politics, some good news: there’s a voice for your values, and it’s stronger than ever.
Supporting the UK’s fishing co-operatives Posted on 17th December 2018 (8th February 2019) by benwest It is one thing to declare the UK an ‘independent coastal state’. But it is UK policymakers who will shape what that means in practice
Co-operators in the House Posted on 14th December 2018 (14th December 2018) by benwest Just a year after it was established, the Co-operative Party elected its first MP with Alfred Waterson winning the Kettering seat at the December 1918 election. Now his achievement is being recognised with a portrait in Parliament.
We need a Budget that promotes a fairer, more co‑operative Scotland Posted on 12th December 2018 (12th December 2018) by benwest The Scottish Budget takes place today and I am clear that we need a Budget that promotes a fairer, more co-operative Scotland. We need an end to austerity.
The case for reforming private renting Posted on 5th December 2018 (19th January 2023) by benwest Based on conversations with Britain’s growing army of private renters, IPPR’s latest report is a timely reminder of the scale of the crisis—one that co‑operative solutions can play a key role in solving.