At this critical time, we must demonstrate what our party and movement has to offer. Posted on 6th September 2023 (7th September 2023) by Georgia Horsfall As we inch closer and closer to the General Election, there has never been a more important time to share our co-operative ideas and solutions, and we’ll be doing just that over the coming weeks.
An energy transition, with community energy at its core, is how we are going to rebuild our country. Posted on 4th September 2023 (4th September 2023) by Georgia Horsfall I don’t just want our energy to be home-grown, I want it to be locally owned too, with the gains retained and realised in our communities wherever possible and Labour’s Local Power Plan is how we will do it.
A Labour and Co-operative government will unleash the power of community energy. Posted on 30th August 2023 by Georgia Horsfall As a Labour and Co-operative candidate, I know our movement has long championed the community-owned energy sector, and working in partnership with the Labour Party we can finally realise our ambition of giving people a genuine stake and say in the green energy sector of the future.
Co-operative Councils Should Embrace Local Climate Bonds Posted on 25th August 2023 (25th August 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Local Climate Bonds empower residents to invest with their council in local climate solutions which speaks to our core Co-operative Party values — helping to share power and the wealth created from climate investments among local residents.
Cases of modern slavery are rising — the Government must appoint an independent watchdog now. Posted on 22nd August 2023 (22nd August 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Recent reports that cases of modern slavery are on the rise should bring deep shame for a Government which once claimed to care about ending this horrific crime.
Being a cheeky (co-operative) cow: six months in the life of a Co-operative Party parliamentary candidate Posted on 18th August 2023 (18th August 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Six months ago I was selected as Midlothian’s Scottish Labour and Co-operative candidate and since then we’ve been trying out a number of innovations.
Give fans a real say and stake in their clubs — only then can football really come home. Posted on 18th August 2023 (18th August 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Very few things raise a nation’s spirit like watching the national football team doing well in the World Cup. However over recent years, the relationship between fans and football has come under strain – with clubs at all levels becoming more distant, and the communities they serve ultimately paying the price.
It’s time to match ambition with action on community-owned energy. Posted on 15th August 2023 (15th August 2023) by Georgia Horsfall The UK Government’s announcement of a new £10 million fund last week to support the growth of community energy in England is certainly a step in the right direction. However to unlock the true potential of community-owned energy, we must be more ambitious in our vision for locally-owned energy.
Together, our movement is winning. Posted on 28th July 2023 by Georgia Horsfall The cost-of-living crisis is still hammering down on communities across the UK. But our movement has risen to the challenge and is helping to deliver the practical, co-operative solutions our country needs.