LEPs must do more to support co-ops Posted on 11th March 2014 (11th March 2014) by benwest Jim Dobbin MP today called for an overhaul of the support given to community co-ops, highlighting their key role in the regional economic recovery.
Tributes to Lord Bilston Posted on 26th February 2014 (27th February 2014) by benwest Figures across the Party have been paying tribute to Dennis Turner, Lord Bilston, whose death was announced on Wednesday.
Should co-operatives have a political voice? Have your say. Posted on 18th February 2014 (18th February 2014) by benwest As the Co-operative Group asks for the views of the public, it’s important that the political role of the co-operative movement isn’t lost.
Kezia Dugdale highlights dangers of debt this Christmas Posted on 19th December 2013 (26th March 2014) by benwest Co-operative Party MSP joined by Santa and the Citizens Advice Bureau at debate on regulation of payday lenders
A People’s Railway for Scotland Posted on 5th December 2013 (22nd February 2016) by benwest The Co-operative Party calls for the creation of a ‘People’s Railway’, owned by and for the people of Scotland
Scottish Co-operative Party on campaign Posted on 1st November 2013 (22nd February 2016) by benwest Working with our sister party, Scottish Co-operative Party members deliver victory in the Dumfermline Holyrood byelection.
Westminster Hall debate on Co-operative Schools Posted on 23rd October 2013 (22nd February 2016) by benwest A recent Westminster Hall debate reveals strong support for Co-operative schools from figures in both parties.
Politics for the people Posted on 8th October 2013 (8th October 2013) by benwest As part of their ‘arcHive’ project to create a set of interactive online resources, the National Co-operative Archive have put together ‘Politics for the People’; an online Prezi which explains […]