Modern slavery is a scourge of our time. It’s time to change the law to guarantee its victims the chance to rebuild their lives. Posted on 8th September 2017 (12th September 2017) by benwest The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill begins its passage through Parliament in the House of Lords today, and I and other Labour and Coop MPs and Peers will be working with Lord McColl of Dulwich, the Bill’s sponsor, to ensure that it becomes law in this Parliamentary session.
We don’t have to wait for Whitehall to make change happen locally Posted on 24th June 2017 (11th March 2019) by benwest The notion of local Government not waiting for Whitehall has gained a new relevance since the outcome of the General Election. With the recent announcement that 100% business rate retention […]
1.3 million people voted Co-operative last Thursday – and with you, our voice can be even stronger. Posted on 15th June 2017 (16th June 2017) by benwest By becoming a member of the Co-operative Party, you can add your voice to a movement that is now the third largest political grouping in Westminster
Co-op members vote to renew century-old link with the Co-operative Party Posted on 22nd May 2017 (7th December 2017) by benwest At the Co-operative Group AGM in Manchester on Saturday, members of the Co-operative Group once again voted resoundingly to renew their partnership with the Co-operative Party.
5 things the next Parliament can do to put fairness and equality at the heart of Britain’s economy Posted on 11th May 2017 (5th January 2018) by benwest As Britain’s economy stares into the abyss, it’s time for us to be ambitious – by doubling the size of the co-operative and mutual sector, we can create the fairer kind of economy that millions of us need
A plan for a co-operative Britain where power and wealth are shared Posted on 10th May 2017 (10th May 2017) by benwest The Co-operative Party publishes its policy platform in advance of the 2017 General Election
2017 General Election candidates announced Posted on 8th May 2017 (7th December 2017) by benwest Today we’re pleased to announce the team of 51 candidates who have been selected to represent the Co-operative Party in the upcoming General Election on the 8th of June.
National Executive Committee Election Results 2017 Posted on 3rd May 2017 (7th December 2017) by benwest Board Secretary Karen Wilkie has announced the results of this year’s National Executive Committee elections.
Local Elections 2017: ‘I want to work with the community to make sure it isn’t left behind.’ Posted on 2nd May 2017 (2nd May 2017) by benwest Ahead of local elections this Thursday, Welsh Campaigns Officer Caitlin Prowle interviews Rachel Garrick, our candidate for Portskewett, Monmouthshire