The Co-op is once again leading the way – and our political voice is needed more than ever Posted on 24th April 2017 (24th May 2017) by benwest I am really proud to have served as the President of the Co-op’s National Members Council for the last 12 months. It has been a year during which our Co-op […]
Party Chair Gareth Thomas responds to the Prime Ministers’ Call for a General Election Posted on 19th April 2017 (7th December 2017) by benwest The Co-operative Party will take the opportunity this election affords to make the case for an economy and society where power and wealth are more equally shared.
Barcelona has always been a centre of radicalism. Now the City’s €1bn spending power is being used to build a more democratic economy. Posted on 10th April 2017 (5th January 2018) by benwest Procurement may not capture the imagination, but Barcelona is using it to limit the dominance of big busines and support the social and sharing economy in the City.
An open letter to the co-operative movement Posted on 31st March 2017 (23rd October 2017) by benwest Co-operative Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy has written an open letter to the co-operative movement, reflecting on our achievements over the past 100 years, and thanking those who founded the Party and who continue to support it today.
‘Co-operation has always been at the heart of Labour politics – it’s a founding principle, not an optional add-on.’ Posted on 29th March 2017 (29th March 2017) by benwest Fraternal greetings delivered at this year’s Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno
The battles for true local control: the Co-operative Party and local elections Posted on 27th March 2017 (3rd May 2017) by benwest With this year’s local election campaign nearing its closing stages, it’s time for all of us to work to ensure a strong voice for co-operation in local government
Co-operative MSPs lead debate in Holyrood on Loneliness Posted on 27th March 2017 (19th January 2023) by benwest Last week I was happy to lead the Members’ Business debate on Triggers for Loneliness. I want thank the Co-operative Group and the British Red Cross for their “Trapped in […]
National Executive Committee (NEC) Elections 2017 Posted on 20th March 2017 (10th April 2017) by benwest The following have been nominated as candidates in the election to the NEC for 2017-20. They will now be elected by individual Party members who are eligible to vote in their respective region or Section. The Society representatives will be elected by ballot of the subscribing societies and affiliates.
John McDonnell pledges funding for a new generation of ‘co-operatively owned’ Ubers and AirBnBs Posted on 17th February 2017 (17th February 2017) by benwest Platform apps like Uber and Airbnb should be owned co-operatively by their employees and users, the Shadow Chancellor argued today, pledging to unlock new sources of funding for their development.