International Youth Day Posted on 26th August 2025 (29th August 2025) by bethanycheshire Young people are at the heart of change and we must always work to have our voices heard and our achievements seen.
Protect the Future: Support My Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill Posted on 21st August 2025 (21st August 2025) by bethanycheshire Decisions made today will shape the lives of generations to come. That is why I have introduced the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill: to ensure that policy-makers place the […]
Other Business Models are available Posted on 19th August 2025 by bethanycheshire With much more expected through the life of this Parliament, it is clear to see the effects of having a Government with a world-leading stated commitment to double the size of the co-operative and mutual sector.
Building Our Future, Co-operatively: A New Model for British Start-ups Posted on 31st July 2025 (31st July 2025) by bethanycheshire We are demonstrating that the most successful, sustainable, and impactful businesses of the future can, and should, be built on co-operative principles. Together, we are building stronger regional economies, one successful start-up at a time.
Brighton & Hove Champions Fairness with new ethical Debt Policy Posted on 4th July 2025 by bethanycheshire Brighton & Hove’s Corporate Debt Policy provides a blueprint for councils across the country looking to reconcile fiscal responsibility with social justice.
Co-ops Gone Global Posted on 4th July 2025 (7th July 2025) by bethanycheshire By putting these shared mechanisms in place, countries can lay the foundations for growth driven by passionate and ambitious co-operators.
The Windrush Narrative Posted on 22nd June 2025 (27th June 2025) by bethanycheshire Black communities have not only survived but thrived as a result of pooling resources, community support and networking. However, for the political classes they have been used, along with other minority groups, as the means to gain kudos by restricting immigration.
Why rebuilding social clubs is vital to community empowerment Posted on 13th June 2025 (16th June 2025) by bethanycheshire In an era marked by political alienation and social fragmentation, clubs offer grounded, face-to-face environments for building trust and civic engagement.
Fair Tax Week 2025 Posted on 13th June 2025 by bethanycheshire Labour & Co-op-led local councils has shown what’s possible in local government. Across the UK, councils have stepped up by signing the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration.