Social care will be on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis Posted on 20th March 2020 (19th January 2023) by gobrien Our movement provides answers where there is need, and social care is no exception; there are already practical examples of a more caring system that values the care users and carers.
It’s hard for women in politics – and we on the left can’t afford to be complacent Posted on 6th March 2020 (6th March 2020) by gobrien We are told that the has never been a better time to be a woman in politics – but if this is true, why are we still so underrepresented at every level?
Co-operative Party Assembly Group backs #SheDeserves campaign for Living Wages and Fair Trade Posted on 4th March 2020 (4th March 2020) by gobrien Wales was the first in the world to become a Fair Trade Nation, and we will continue to work with women producers until they get what #SheDeserves.
I’ve seen the difference Fairtrade can make – but that progress is under threat. Posted on 4th March 2020 by gobrien Fairtrade Fortnight should be a time to celebrate the success of just trade – but the potential closure of DFID and the Government’s post-Brexit trade agreements threaten to open countries up to more exploitation.
Co-operative Party: the publication of the IICSA report Posted on 25th February 2020 (25th February 2020) by gobrien In relation to today’s publication of the IICSA report: the Co-operative Party has a clear safeguarding policy available within our Rule Book, which is linked to on every page of […]
A vote for Scottish Labour & Co-op candidates is a vote to Build a Fairer Scotland Posted on 26th November 2019 (26th November 2019) by gobrien I am a co-operator and I want Scotland to be a place where wealth and power are shared.
The Co-operative Party’s message is clear – young people cannot be forgotten. Posted on 11th November 2019 (11th November 2019) by gobrien For too long, the needs of young people have been pushed to the bottom of the political agenda. The Co-operative Party is changing that.
Traditional banking is failing – but the credit union movement is stepping up Posted on 9th November 2019 (9th November 2019) by gobrien This election gives us the opportunity to fix our services and fight for change.
Climate change is here – and it’s co-operation that will save us Posted on 8th November 2019 (8th November 2019) by gobrien As a young co-operator, the Co-operative Party’s Policy Platform with a Co-operative Green New Deal at its forefront gives me hope.