15th November 2024 I experienced first-hand the truth of violence against shopworkers William Sorenson Digital Officer (Content) We must ensure that respect for shopworkers is part of our everyday lives, not just a once-a-year commitment.
14th November 2024 Community Ownership a top priority for the Highlands and Islands Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) Scottish Political Officer, Richard McCready highlights how community energy is already making a difference in the Highlands and Islands.
1st November 2024 Budget 2024: Why co-operative growth is at the heart of the Small Business Strategy Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer With the right leadership and government support, Britain can become the best place in the world to start a co-operative and mutual business. We hope the forthcoming Small Business Strategy will be the first step in achieving this ambition.
30th October 2024 Budget 2024: Action on Co-operative priorities and campaigns Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today set out Labour’s first budget since entering office following the General Election victory – and we’ve already seen action on our key priorities going into this Parliament.
18th October 2024 Anti-Slavery Day: The co-operative movement’s action in ending modern slavery Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The Co-operative Party are proud of the role the co-operative movement has played in tackling modern slavery. We will continue to advocate for greater action to end modern slavery wherever it is found.
17th October 2024 Local ownership can help build the resilient communities we need Gareth Snell MP Labour & Co-operative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour & Co-operative MP, Gareth Snell tells us how community ownership can empower local people and create the resilient communities we strive for.
11th October 2024 A government with co‑operation at its heart Keir Starmer Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines why his Labour Government presents a moment of opportunity for the co-operative movement.
1st October 2024 Community power will help repair our fraying society Patrick Hurley Labour MP for Southport The founding and overriding ethos of the co-operative movement is the one form of ownership best placed to assist in helping my town of Southport to heal, and in helping the UK’s failed economic system to start working again for the majority of the country.
16th September 2024 The Co-operative Party will always be the party of consumers Caitlin Prowle Head of Political Affairs It does matter that simple things like a concert, the cinema, a trip to the pub, a meal out with family, are becoming inaccessible and unaffordable for many.