Co-operative Party commissions independent report on expansion of co-operative sector Posted on 10th February 2018 (15th February 2018) by benwest Co-operative Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to the Shadow Chancellor’s announcements today
Co-operative Party to work with Labour to rebuild local economies across the UK Posted on 8th February 2018 (8th February 2018) by benwest In a speech in Preston today, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has announced the formation of a Community Wealth Building Unit which will promote co-operatives and mutuals as a means of driving local economic growth across the country.
Yesterday was the day rail privatisation finally descended from scandal into farce Posted on 6th February 2018 (13th March 2018) by benwest Chris Grayling’s revelations of franchising chaos on both of the UK’s major InterCity rail routes reveal a system no longer fit for purpose.
As the world’s financial capital, London can lead the way in creating a banking system that works for the rest of us Posted on 9th January 2018 (9th January 2018) by benwest A London Assembly report has set out a path towards the kind of diverse and socially-oriented banking system seen in successful economies such as Germany
Government plans put hundreds of community bus services at risk, MPs warn Posted on 8th January 2018 (13th March 2018) by benwest Upcoming changes in Department for Transport regulation could put an end to dozens of community-run bus services, a report by the Transport Select Committee has found
Clubs, not cash machines: 157 years on from the first Boxing Day match, football must be returned to the communities who created it. Posted on 12th December 2017 (13th March 2018) by benwest Since Sheffield and Hallam played the first Boxing Day match in 1863, the Game has changed beyond recognition. The latest scandal, at Blackpool, illustrates why that’s not always a good thing.
Inspired by co-operative values, a double-decker school bus is bringing hope to Calais’ child refugees Posted on 5th December 2017 (5th December 2017) by benwest The Big Yellow Bus pop-up school reflects the rebirth of a radical, co-operative approach to learning
A public future for Scotland’s railways Posted on 30th November 2017 (13th March 2018) by benwest A new report by the TTSA and Common Weal is a timely and persuasive renewal of the case for public ownership.
After a wasted decade, the route to recovery lies in sharing ownership with employees Posted on 29th November 2017 (13th March 2018) by benwest By focusing on the needs of business and the commanding heights of the economy, the Government’s Industrial Strategy ignores the real solutions to the productivity crisis.