By evoking the Pioneers, we can transform South Yorkshire for the better Posted on 1st July 2019 by Mark Whiley Transforming a regional economy is not an easy task. But this is my ambition for South Yorkshire and I want co-operation and mutualism to be at the heart of this programme of regeneration.
Eating or heating? United Nations report shames government on extreme poverty Posted on 22nd May 2019 (22nd May 2019) by Mark Whiley Glue that has held society together “deliberately removed and replaced with a harsh and uncaring ethos” says Philip Aston, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights. Help us push the government on zero hunger.
Reaching consensus in tackling climate change through Citizens Assemblies Posted on 26th April 2019 (26th April 2019) by Mark Whiley Building on the Co-operative Party’s longstanding commitment to action on climate change and our belief that we can achieve more for our environment when working co-operatively than we can alone, I’m pleased to be outlining plans for a Citizens Assembly for dealing with our climate crisis.
Switching the UK onto mutual credit Posted on 8th April 2019 (8th April 2019) by Mark Whiley The Open Credit Network is changing the way businesses trade, launching a mutual credit trading scheme to support co-ops and SMEs. Guest contributor Oliver Sylvester-Bradley explains.
Food poverty in UK schools is unacceptable Posted on 3rd April 2019 (3rd April 2019) by Mark Whiley The United Kingdom is one of the richest countries on earth. Our economy consistently ranks in the top 10 for size and development, and our richest populations increased their wealth by £66 billion in the last year alone. Take a look inside our country’s classrooms however and you will find a very different story.
Support the child victims of modern slavery Posted on 21st March 2019 (18th June 2019) by Mark Whiley Figures out this week show a shocking rise in the number of UK children in modern slavery – primarily linked to drug related organised crime. We must increase support for all victims from 45 days to a year.
Building a decent society – to live and work Posted on 18th March 2019 by Mark Whiley Brexit dominates our political discourse, but our country faces urgent challenges in other areas such as housing and work. Crossbench peer Lord Kerslake speaks to our Common Decency Conference.