Use growing ‘co-op consensus’ to shape post-Brexit UK economy, say Labour figures, business and academics Posted on 27th January 2017 (27th January 2017) by benwest On Saturday the Co-operative Party publishes ‘In Our Interests: building an economy for all’ a collection of essays from leading figures from the labour and co-operative movements, academics and business leaders.
Scottish Co-operative Party stands ready to help create a ‘People’s Scotrail’ Posted on 22nd November 2016 (23rd November 2016) by benwest The Scottish Co-operative Party offers Transport Secretary its plan for a ‘Peoples Railway’ as solution to ScotRail woes
City deals must drive power beyond city halls to be successful Posted on 12th November 2016 (12th November 2016) by benwest The Government’s push to devolve power to city and county regions will only be successful if it drives power beyond town halls and into local communities.
To double the size of the co-operative economy, we need to clear the roadblocks that stand in the way Posted on 7th November 2016 (7th November 2016) by benwest A Bill to be introduced by Labour & Co-operative MPs tomorrow aims to cut back red tape and bring regulation of co-ops in line with other types of businesses
Update: government challenged to change the law to give communities power over buses Posted on 25th October 2016 (25th October 2016) by benwest The government has been challenged in the House of Lords to give communities new legal powers over bus services in their areas, including new rights over routes at risk of closure.
Speech by Gareth Thomas MP to Labour Party Conference in Liverpool Posted on 29th September 2016 (29th September 2016) by benwest Video and full text of Co-operative Party Chair Gareth Thomas MPs’ fraternal greetings speech to Labour Party 2016 Annual Conference in Liverpool
Local government must play leading role in helping residents avoid debt trap Posted on 10th September 2016 (2nd November 2016) by benwest Councils can play a key role in supporting the growth of ethical alternatives to so-called ‘legal loansharks’, says new guide published jointly by the Co-operative Party and the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL).
Time for an ‘ownership revolution’ in social care Posted on 10th September 2016 (19th January 2023) by benwest The Co-operative Party today calls for an ownership revolution in the social care sector, with carers, those who receive care, and their families represented on the company Boards of private social care providers, and given the right to own their firm when it changes hands.
A response to recent media reports Posted on 22nd August 2016 (22nd August 2016) by benwest The Co-operative Party has issued the following statement in response to recent media speculation surrounding its relationship with the Labour Party