North Yorkshire County Council becomes another council to lead the way on fair tax. Posted on 7th March 2023 (7th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall I’m proud that my Council is standing up for responsible tax conduct through the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration.
Why supporting and promoting fairtrade is so important to global sustainability. Posted on 6th March 2023 (6th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall This week is the second week of Fairtrade Fortnight, the annual celebration which raises awareness of the benefits fairtrade brings to people and communities both at home and abroad.
The first steps towards a sustainable future for football but the Government must hold its nerve Posted on 24th February 2023 (24th February 2023) by Georgia Horsfall We’re scrutinising the detail now but, as an initial assessment, the Football Governance White Paper addresses our key concerns around protecting against bad ownership and breakaway competitions whilst seeking to distribute football’s wealth in a more equitable manner throughout the game.
Modern slavery victims need and deserve an independent watchdog. Posted on 17th February 2023 (17th February 2023) by Georgia Horsfall That is why all seven Co-operative Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales have written to the Homes Secretary to call on her to fulfil her obligation to appoint the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
Making a Difference with Welsh Government on Employee Ownership Posted on 8th February 2023 (9th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall How refreshing it always is when we have a Government committed to co-operation in values and in action. It means that when we as co-operators push the case for co-operation, we have Ministers who open the door to do more.
The ownership of our local Pub is under threat – so together, we’re working to save it. Posted on 8th February 2023 by Georgia Horsfall Too often we hear of pubs and other important social assets simply being sold off and lost to the local community. A mission of the next Labour Government, with support from the Co-operative Party, must be to give people in local villages, towns, and cities across the country the crucial control they need to help protect the community assets that bind them together.
Why you should stand as Labour and Co-operative. Posted on 6th February 2023 (6th February 2023) by Georgia Horsfall If you are thinking of standing as Labour and Co-operative in May, here’s my advice.
Why Sunderland signed the Fair Tax Declaration – and how it fits with our co-operative vision Posted on 6th February 2023 (6th February 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Why did we sign the Fair Tax Declaration? The short answer is that we signed it because it’s fundamentally the right thing to do!
The Government must act to end financial corruption once and for all. Posted on 1st February 2023 (1st February 2023) by Georgia Horsfall We need action to ensure that tax avoiders, money launders and others who undermine British businesses and communities have nowhere to hide.