Scottish Co-operative Party Nominee Elected Leader of Scottish labour Posted on 20th November 2017 (7th December 2017) by benwest The Scottish Co-operative Party is looking forward to working with Richard Leonard to deliver a more co-operative and a more democratic economy for Scotland.
Why Britain’s big energy companies are celebrating Christmas early – and what we can do about it. Posted on 20th November 2017 (13th March 2018) by benwest As the UK’s big energy companies celebrate record profits, an energy co-operative in New Zealand is showing what happens when we make customers the shareholders.
Apps don’t exploit people, broken markets do. Posted on 16th November 2017 (11th March 2019) by benwest As technological change transforms the workplace, some would like you to believe that exploitation is an inevitable consequence. Co-operatives and trade unions are showing it doesn’t have to be.
With ‘fairly traded’ tea, Sainsbury’s is pouring its own reputation down the drain Posted on 9th November 2017 (9th November 2017) by benwest With its ‘fairly traded’ tea, the supermarket seems intent on ruining its own well-earned reputation as a leader on Fairtrade
After Friday’s reshuffle, the Welsh Cabinet has now has more Co-operative AMs than ever Posted on 6th November 2017 (29th January 2018) by benwest In Friday’s Welsh Government reshuffle, Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones invited the highest number of Labour and Co-operative AMs to date into his ministerial team.
Co-operative Party Youth Back Votes at 16 Posted on 3rd November 2017 (3rd November 2017) by benwest Today Parliament will debate a Bill tabled by Labour & Co-operative MP Jim McMahon, which could see an end to the block on votes for 16 and 17 year-olds. Here, two members of the Co-operative Party Youth Committee share their thoughts on the Bill.
Regulators just fined BrightHouse for vulture lending practices. Here’s how we take them off the high street for good. Posted on 2nd November 2017 (2nd November 2017) by benwest With the FCA clamping down on rent-to-own lenders, credit unions are taking them on with a fair and ethical alternative of their own.
Anas Sarwar: Scottish Labour Party Leadership Candidate Statement Posted on 30th October 2017 (30th October 2017) by benwest I’m standing in this leadership election to put co-operative values at the heart of Scotland’s future.
Richard Leonard: Scottish Labour Party Leadership Candidate Statement Posted on 30th October 2017 by benwest I am standing to lead the Scottish Labour Party because I believe it is time for change.