Key workers are the backbone of our nation and they need priority and protection Posted on 28th January 2021 (28th January 2021) by gobrien From the lessons that have been learnt the hard way, we must demonstrate smart, timely and courageous decision-making which protects us a country-wide community.
Don’t sit on the fence about online campaigning – even newcomers can give it a go! Posted on 25th January 2021 by gobrien All I can say as a relative newcomer to online campaigning is to get on the computer and give it a go. I did and I can speak from personal experience when I say not just how easy I found it but also how useful I’ve found it.
Co-operation has been key to the Covid-19 response in Wales. If we elect more Co-operative MSs, we can build on that vital work. Posted on 19th January 2021 by gobrien We have 20 candidates standing in seats right across Wales: all co-operators ready to continue putting our values into action.
A printer shouldn’t stand between a hungry child and access to food Posted on 14th January 2021 (14th January 2021) by gobrien Access to some of the key food poverty prevention schemes can be difficult for those who are digitally excluded. This underlines that we need a joined-up approach to tackling food poverty, both at a local and national level.
With another lockdown upon us, it’s never been more important to promote Healthy Start. Posted on 11th January 2021 by gobrien The Healthy Start Scheme could be an easy way to improve the nutrition of children and families in Leeds and beyond but sadly, in common with the rest of the country, we’ve seen what appears to be a drop in the take up.
Co-operative Party endorsed candidates for the Scottish Labour List Selection 2021 Posted on 7th January 2021 (12th January 2021) by gobrien Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope that you have a great 2021, and one way to make 2021 great is to elect more co-operators to the Scottish Parliament. If you are […]
Making the co-operative difference in 2020 Posted on 19th December 2020 by gobrien We can reflect on a year within the Co-operative Party and movement with real pride and take huge inspiration for the future.
The struggle behind closed doors for unpaid carers Posted on 18th December 2020 by gobrien Unpaid carers, especially young carers, have been hit harder than most by Coronavirus. East of England Co-op has responded by putting unpaid carers at the heart of its response to the pandemic.
When the need is greater than ever, why is LV= demutualising? Posted on 17th December 2020 by gobrien Despite the social circumstance which should make them more vital and necessary than ever, the economic system is still skewed against mutuals, co-operatives and non-traditional profit-maximising financial firms.