A Co-operative Recovery Posted on 22nd April 2021 (23rd April 2021) by shanikamahendran Today, I set out Scottish Labour’s plan for our national recovery from this crisis, and I know that our national recovery must be a co-operative recovery too.
England’s rural communities deserve better representation. That’s why today we are launching the Rural England Policy Review. Posted on 21st April 2021 by shanikamahendran The rural economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, the economic crisis and the Government’s incompetent Brexit deal. As the Labour Party launches its Rural Review today, I’ll be hearing how co-operative ideas and initiatives can make a difference.
Co-operative Party Chair’s Update Posted on 19th April 2021 by shanikamahendran From campaigning on food justice to our efforts to get hundreds of Co-operative Party candidates across the country elected, we have been putting co-operation front and centre.
Standing up for equality by standing still Posted on 19th April 2021 (19th April 2021) by shanikamahendran The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill includes increasing the maximum penalty for criminal damage to a memorial from three months to 10 years, yet the minimum sentence for rape is half that. That is why we created #FrozenInFear.
Please be kind to shop workers. They are essential, and we must look after them. Posted on 16th April 2021 (16th April 2021) by shanikamahendran We need a better response to violence and abuse against shop workers from the criminal justice system. But as more shops re-open this week, all of us must remember to treat shop workers with kindness.
London Labour Manifesto – London Co-operative Party Response Posted on 16th April 2021 by shanikamahendran We were pleased to see co-operative ideas that will help rebuild our capital cited in the Labour Manifesto for London.
Rampant poverty and hunger brings calls for a Right to Food and Minister for Food Security from EFRA select committee Posted on 15th April 2021 (15th April 2021) by shanikamahendran It is a tragedy and disgrace that in the sixth richest country in the world, millions of people suffer daily food insecurity.
Neighbourhood policing: the key to preventing crime and disorder Posted on 14th April 2021 by shanikamahendran The Co-operative difference in policing means a focus on preventative measures, and police working in and with local communities.
As Co-operators, we must fight for our high street banks and protect Access to Cash Posted on 8th April 2021 by shanikamahendran As our high streets continue to lose bank branches at an alarming rate, we need action to protect Access to Cash and our local economies.