1st February 2023 The Government must act to end financial corruption once and for all. Rob Bates Political and Parliamentary Officer We need action to ensure that tax avoiders, money launders and others who undermine British businesses and communities have nowhere to hide.
30th January 2023 Making the case for employee ownership: the benefits and why we must grow the sector. Derek Walker CEO of Cwmpas At last some good news! Employee-ownership continues to grow significantly across the UK. This is a positive story for employees, the economy and society as a whole.
26th January 2023 The Healthy Start saga: how the UK Government are failing struggling parents and their children Georgia O’Brien Digital and Communications Manager It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
23rd January 2023 We’re helping to deliver green, clean and inclusive economic growth for all – and long may it continue. Abdi Mohamed London Co-op Council Member and a Executive Director of Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust In a small part of East London, nestled between Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney, a community group is working hard to fight the tide of negative development and ensure inclusive growth.
19th January 2023 The Government must step up to unleash community energy and deliver net zero. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer Last week saw the long-awaited launch of the Independent Review of Net Zero conducted by former Science Minister, the Rt. Hon. Chris Skidmore MP — calling on the Government to be more ambitious and consistent in its climate policies
17th January 2023 The future of our environment regulations is under threat – but together we can change it Stella Creasy Labour and Co-operative MP for Walthamstow & Co-op Party NEC Member for London The proposals in the Retained EU Law bill mean that the future of environmental regulations such as those preventing sewage being dumped in our seas, the air quality on our streets and regulating chemical use including pesticides are at risk.
13th January 2023 In Oxford, we’re working to drive up insulation standards and keep homes warm for the future. Cllr Linda Smith Cabinet Member for Housing on Oxford City Council Oxford City Council is pulling our weight to drive up insulation standards in the city, but what’s really needed of course, is a Labour & Co-operative Government which is fully committed to supporting warmer homes.
11th January 2023 Power for the people, owned by the people. Sarah Merrick Chief Executive of Ripple Energy Ripple wants to enable everyone, regardless of where they live, to own their own source of clean power.
10th January 2023 New Year, New Bus System? Why it’s time to tackle the bus barons. Joe Fortune General Secretary Despite their importance to areas across the country, millions of bus miles and routes are lost each year. If taking buses back into public ownership isn’t an immediately realistic option as a result of how they were sold, what can be done?