Reimagining Swindon’s Economy: a Community Wealth Building promise Posted on 26th April 2018 (4th May 2018) by benwest Earlier this week, we caught up Sarah Church, our Labour & Co-operative candidate for South Swindon, who updated us on their plans for a ‘Swindon Model’, that implements the community wealth building approach that the Co-operative Party is championing.
Co-operative Party publishes ‘Ownership Matters’ report, making the case for democratic public ownership Posted on 17th April 2018 (14th May 2018) by benwest The Co-operative Party, Labour’s sister Party, has today published detailed proposals for new models of democratic public ownership for key industries including water, energy and rail.
Tackling Modern Slavery shows how the Co-op can work with the Co-operative Party to be a powerful force for change Posted on 25th March 2018 (4th May 2018) by benwest The Co-op was founded out of a burning desire to banish social injustice 150 years ago. It is these same values that are at the heart of our work to put an end to the scourge of modern day slavery.
Why ownership matters Posted on 13th March 2018 (13th March 2018) by benwest New ideas on economic policy are being applied in a practical way in Scotland, with a Labour Leadership which understands that ownership matters.
The Vote At Last! A Victory for Co-operation Posted on 8th March 2018 by benwest 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave (some) women the right to vote. Co‑operative women played a central role in achieving – and building on – these gains.
Apprenticeships must deliver a future for young people and our economy, not just headlines for the Government Posted on 5th March 2018 (5th March 2018) by benwest At the very time when it has never been more important for Britain to invest in the skills of young people and businesses, the Government have introduced a scheme which sets back both the quality and quantity of apprenticeships on offer.
‘Has the Government sided with the bus barons?’, ask Co-operative MPs Posted on 28th February 2018 (1st March 2018) by benwest In a debate on Tuesday, Co-operative Party MPs called on the government to give not-for-profit community transport the recognition it deserves, and to do more to safeguard such routes from disastrous regulatory changes being promoted by commercial firms.
The co-operative alternative to chlorinated chickens Posted on 28th February 2018 (5th March 2018) by benwest Without a proper food strategy, Brexit could spell disaster for animal welfare. It’s up to co-operators to champion a better way of delivering Britain’s agri-food supply chain
Co-operative Conversation at the Co-operative Party’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Stokesley Posted on 12th February 2018 (12th February 2018) by benwest A roomful of Stokesley people joined in the Co-operative Party celebration with cake, coffee and conversation with Co-operative & Labour MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell.