How we’re promoting co-operative values in Hackney Posted on 24th March 2023 (21st September 2023) by Georgia Horsfall As a Labour and Co-operative Mayor, I am proud that we have a budget which has committed nearly £70k into delivering our manifesto pledge of supporting the creation of co-operatives to deliver services where there is market failure and there isn’t a robust business case for insourcing. This includes areas such as social care, affordable child care, and community energy.
The Labour Party stands with the co-operative movement in the fight to end modern slavery. Posted on 20th March 2023 (20th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall The Government’s Illegal Migration Bill will rip up protections for modern slavery victims, some of the most vulnerable victims in the world.
It’s time to unleash the power of co-operatives and mutuals. Posted on 17th March 2023 by Georgia Horsfall With the right support, co-operative financial firms have the potential to provide new ideas and solutions to many of the crises and challenges we face as a country, such as the cost-of-living crisis or adapting to climate change. That’s why Labour has committed to doubling the size of the co-operative and mutual sector when in government.
A force for good. Posted on 16th March 2023 (16th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall A third of all government spending goes on procurement. That’s why working alongside the Co-operative Party, I’m seeking to ensure we properly drive the power of procurement to support the public, get the best value for money, and drive-up standards through unleashing co-operatives.
Together, we can create a better future for young people in every single part of the UK. Posted on 16th March 2023 (16th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Something must be done, and urgently. That’s why the announcement of a new partnership between the Co-operative Group and Barnardo’s to support 750,000 young people aged 10-25 years old is so welcomed by many young people.
The Spring Budget was a missed opportunity to deliver for our communities and our economy. Posted on 15th March 2023 (15th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall It is a shame the Government have missed this opportunity with their Budget today. By growing the co-operative sector, harnessing community energy and delivering affordable childcare – we will be able to start building an economy which works for communities.
An alternative future. Posted on 14th March 2023 (14th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall The Labour Party has previously committed to work with our movement to double the size of the co-operative sector, and I am keen to see this supported again. Of course, my aim is to become the first Co-operative Party Business Secretary and the most co-operatively minded holder ever of that post.
Why Ipswich is proud to be a Fairtrade Town. Posted on 8th March 2023 (8th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall During Fairtrade Fortnight in February 2008, Ipswich achieved its aim and became a Fairtrade Town. Since then, we’ve been supporting and promoting fairtrade in every way that we can.
Food and co-operation – at the very heart of Fairtrade Posted on 7th March 2023 (7th March 2023) by Georgia Horsfall Supporting Fairtrade makes a real difference. It means extra income, power and support for those communities and producers, and it helps protect the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet.