Budget 2024: Action on Co-operative priorities and campaigns Posted on 30th October 2024 by gobrien The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today set out Labour’s first budget since entering office following the General Election victory – and we’ve already seen action on our key priorities going into this Parliament.
A government with co‑operation at its heart Posted on 11th October 2024 (11th October 2024) by gobrien Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines why his Labour Government presents a moment of opportunity for the co-operative movement.
Community power will help repair our fraying society Posted on 1st October 2024 (1st October 2024) by gobrien The founding and overriding ethos of the co-operative movement is the one form of ownership best placed to assist in helping my town of Southport to heal, and in helping the UK’s failed economic system to start working again for the majority of the country.
Co-operation continues to charge through local councils Posted on 16th August 2024 by gobrien It was fantastic to be joined by co-operators from across the country at our Local Government Forum, where we discussed how our Councillors are continuing to make a co-operative difference and launched our latest community campaign.
Protecting the connection between community and club with fan ownership Posted on 12th August 2024 by gobrien Fan ownership can keep clubs connected to the communities, cities, and regions they represent – while remaining globally competitive.
The Transformative Power of Urban Agriculture: How Co-operatives in North America are Cultivating Change Posted on 17th July 2024 (29th July 2025) by gobrien Urban agriculture, supported by the co-operative movement, represents a critical piece of the puzzle in our quest for sustainable cities.
At the age of 16, young people begin to work, pay tax and can even join the military – so why can’t they vote? Posted on 14th July 2024 (29th July 2025) by gobrien The Co-operative party is committed to building a society where power is shared – and votes at 16 could be a crucial way to re-balance power in our country for the better.