We need a conversation about the ownership of our ports Posted on 16th December 2020 by gobrien The effects of Covid, Brexit and Christmas, compounded by the drive for private optimal performance, has UK Ports unable to deal with anything other than business as usual. Looking into an uncertain future, it’s time to look forwards to a more resilient business model.
Fighting for Food Justice from opposition in Devon Posted on 12th December 2020 (12th December 2020) by gobrien With over 40 Conservative Councillors and just 7 Labour on Devon County Council, Cllr Councillor Su Aves knew it was a challenging political environment for food justice. But with help from co-operators, they’ve taken a step forward.
The reality of a no-deal Brexit Posted on 10th December 2020 (19th January 2023) by gobrien For co-operators, the consequences of a no-deal Brexit have long been apparent.
Help give children a Healthy Start Posted on 10th December 2020 (10th December 2020) by gobrien As take up of Healthy Start Vouchers falls, we need to ensure they actually reach the hands of those who need them most.
In the most deprived borough in London, we have transformed how we approach food poverty. Posted on 9th December 2020 (9th December 2020) by gobrien The close co-operation with community partners is a coronavirus legacy we will not allow to fade away, as we hope the virus does.
Healthy Start vouchers help give families the best start in life – so I’m proud Central England Co-op are uplifting their value Posted on 30th November 2020 by gobrien This isn’t just the right thing to do, but it speaks to the very core of who we are and the co-operative values we hold.
Let’s level the playing field for co-operative and mutual banks Posted on 30th November 2020 by gobrien A historic technicality is holding the co-operative banking sector back – so I’m putting forward an amendment to change it,
Ask your MP to save lives and put WHO pollution limits into law Posted on 17th November 2020 (17th November 2020) by gobrien Air pollution now causes 40,000 early deaths at a cost of £20 billion each year. Co-operators have always cared about our environment and public health, and now is the time #Act4CleanAir.
“This is not that difficult to get right”: What my local council could do to fight food poverty locally. Posted on 16th November 2020 (16th November 2020) by gobrien Our Food Partnership does tremendous work, but it could be so much more effective if the Conservatives took food poverty remotely seriously.