Considering joining the Co-operative Candidate Development Programme? Go for it! Posted on 3rd June 2021 (4th June 2021) by shanikamahendran The Candidate Development Programme supported me – and helped me get elected as Southend on Sea’s first Co-operative Councillor.
The Government must show leadership and back a global minimum corporate tax rate Posted on 28th May 2021 by shanikamahendran Co-operative Party polling shows that three quarters of the public believe the UK should be playing a leading role in tackling global corporate tax avoidance. Yet on Monday, the Government voted against our amendment to back President Biden’s tax plans.
Co-operative Party Chair’s Update Posted on 19th May 2021 by shanikamahendran The last month saw our number of elected Co-operators grow to new levels, and we are already beginning work to ensure this continues into the future.
Remembering Robert Owen, the Father of Co-operation Posted on 14th May 2021 (14th May 2021) by shanikamahendran 250 years since the birth of Robert Owen, we reflect on his life and legacy.
Requiring photographic ID to vote is an equalities issue Posted on 11th May 2021 (11th May 2021) by shanikamahendran The new law announced in today’s Queen’s Speech requiring voters to show photographic ID is a backwards step for democracy, making it harder for people of colour, the elderly, students and people with disabilities to vote.
In order to keep local democracy accessible, the government must review its position on online meetings Posted on 29th April 2021 by shanikamahendran We’ve made great progress in the last year with opening up local democracy. The government’s plan to force councils to return to physical meetings completely ignores this.
The Co-operative Difference in policing means supporting our communities and tackling injustice Posted on 27th April 2021 by shanikamahendran As a Labour & Co-op Police and Crime Commissioner, I know the difference that co-operative principles can make in power.
Making the co-operative difference to our high streets Posted on 22nd April 2021 by shanikamahendran Labour’s High Street Commission comes at a crucial time for the future of our town centres. We look forward to being a part of it, so we can help ensure co-operative values are at the forefront of our high streets’ recovery.
Delivering a fair and sustainable recovery in Greater Manchester through co-operation Posted on 22nd April 2021 (22nd April 2021) by shanikamahendran I was proud to see recommendations from the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission front and centre in Labour & Co-operative Metro Mayor candidate Andy Burnham’s manifesto.