Tories are not the party of mutuality Posted on 13th April 2010 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson Never mind Cameron’s ‘people power’ rhetoric – Labour has a track record of being true to the spirit of the Co-operative Party, writes Michael Stephenson For the Co-operative Party, having the […]
The feeling’s mutual Posted on 17th November 2009 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson Co-operatives and mutuals offer the best model for the reform of public service delivery, says Michael Stephenson It was good to see media reports last week of the government’s genuine […]
Remutualise the Rock Posted on 3rd November 2009 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson A remutualised Northern Rock would be a shining example of the difference between Labour and the Tories, writes Michael Stephenson This week the chancellor will announce his next move in […]
Want to see a sustainable future for British banking? The Feeling’s Mutual Posted on 11th September 2009 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson The image of hundreds of people queuing to withdraw their money from Northern Rock is still one of the most dramatic to have emerged from the financial crisis. The Rock […]
The should and the how Posted on 9th September 2009 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson Leftwing thinkers aren’t offering practical advice for a fourth Labour term. But an old ally can, and will, says Michael Stephenson No one can say Labour has it easy. Not […]
Mutual attraction Posted on 1st May 2009 (10th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson Mutualism is the best way to ensure the long-term health of our banks and the economy, argues Michael Stephenson The credit crunch and its painful aftermath is dominating the political […]
Network Rail is way off track Posted on 16th April 2009 (11th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson Should we give bonuses to executives who underperform, abandon passengers and incur a £14m fine? asks Michael Stephenson Found wanting by the public, censured by the select committee and damned by […]
All aboard Network Rail Posted on 3rd March 2009 (11th July 2011) by Michael Stephenson For the company behind our railways to be truly accountable, all citizens must be given the right to become individual members, says Michael Stephenson Evidence compiled in a report written […]