How will new Scottish National Investment Bank support co-ops? Posted on 5th February 2020 (20th February 2020) by Claudia Beamish MSP It is important that co-operatives and mutually owned businesses are recognised and encouraged through the Scottish National Investment Bank.
The Scottish National Investment Bank must promote all forms of business ownership Posted on 17th May 2018 by Claudia Beamish MSP The Scottish National Investment Bank should be inclusive of a variety of ownership models: municipal, public, community and co-operative.
Why I’m Making the Move to a Fairtrade Workplace Posted on 20th March 2018 (27th March 2018) by Claudia Beamish MSP It’s a scandalous reality that millions of farmers and workers are still being ripped off despite working hard to provide the products we all love. Inequality in global trade is […]
Scotland’s Credit Unions have a lot to celebrate Posted on 25th November 2016 (2nd December 2016) by Claudia Beamish MSP Co-operative Party MSPs have tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament commemorating the 25th anniversary of Lanarkshire Credit Union
Bus regulation must happen for people, workers and our environment. Posted on 21st November 2016 (17th November 2016) by Claudia Beamish MSP In December last year I travelled to Paris to witness the global climate negotiations. My trip was inspiring, and as we know, the climate agreement was significant. On the 4th […]
Co-operatives key to climate justice in Scotland Posted on 6th January 2016 (11th January 2016) by Claudia Beamish MSP Co-operatives must play a central role in ensuring the transition to a low-carbon economy is a just one.
Community Empowerment Bill Passed Posted on 22nd June 2015 (9th February 2016) by Claudia Beamish MSP On Wednesday in the Scottish Parliament the Community Empowerment Bill passed its final stages and became law.
LabourList takeover: Claudia Beamish MSP on People power Posted on 10th September 2011 (14th September 2011) by Claudia Beamish MSP Labour & Co-operative MSP Claudia Beamish writes for LabourList on the potential for renewable co-operative power in Scotland Renewable energy is a critical resource for our energy and environmental security […]