We should support worker buyouts with a British Marcora Law Posted on 8th September 2021 by gobrien A Marcora law is just one of the ways we could build a fairer, more democratic economy. Now is the time to rewrite the rules, and be inspired by the best of the bold ideas in our movement.
Our broken social care system needs both fairer funding and fairer models Posted on 6th September 2021 (19th January 2023) by gobrien We need wider reform of the sector so that the needs of the staff and service users come before profits – simply increasing funds without proper reform will not provide a fairer and more sustainable sector in the long-term.
It’s time for a Right to Food in Scotland Posted on 3rd September 2021 (3rd September 2021) by gobrien Access to food is a human right, but it is currently being denied to too many people in Scotland. To make that right a reality, we need the ability to enforce it.
By using our voices, we can quickly change politics for the better Posted on 27th August 2021 by gobrien Newly elected Co-operative Councillor Joel Bryan has overcome challenge after challenge to become a local councillor. Here, he discusses how he won in a swing seat and how co-operators can make a difference in local government.
This Fair Tax Mark Week, Birmingham has shown that action can be taken at a local level Posted on 11th June 2021 (11th June 2021) by gobrien This week, Birmingham has committed to being part of a growing network of local councils that support responsible tax conduct.
The global deal on tax reform is a step forward – but we can and must be more ambitious Posted on 10th June 2021 (11th June 2021) by gobrien What appears to be a campaign win for fair tax campaigners is actually not as straightforward as that. Yes, the agreement is a big deal and major step forward. But it is not big enough, and critical parts have been watered down.
We are and always will be the Party of fan-owned football Posted on 20th April 2021 (20th April 2021) by gobrien The backlash against the European Super League has seen a renewed interest in fan ownership in football. But we can’t trust this Government or the FA to deliver for fans – supporters need to organise ourselves to take back control of football.
Perchen Ar Y Dyfodol: Agenda Gydweithredol I Gymru 2021 – Rhagarweiniad Posted on 8th April 2021 (8th November 2022) by gobrien Mae cydweithredu yn cynnig llinyn euraidd o ddemocratiaeth ystyrlon rydym yn gobeithio y bydd yn rhedeg drwy bob rhan a sector o Economi Bywyd Cyhoeddus Cymru – a dyma ein cyfraniad at stori Plaid Lafur Cymru yn y dyfodol.
On International Women’s Day, will you #ChooseToChallenge? Posted on 8th March 2021 (8th March 2021) by gobrien Women consistently face systemic barriers to taking part in politics. The result isn’t just that women are less likely to put themselves forward for office: they’re less likely to engage in crucial parts of the political process, like joining political parties.