26th February 2021 The Government must act now to encourage vaccine take-up in the Black community Cllr Olivia Birch Councillor for Bilston North, City of Wolverhampton Council Myths and mistrust have led to a lower take-up in vaccines among the British Black community. While many of us are trying to fight this on the ground, the Government must do more to help.
24th February 2021 Gordon Brown: Building new shared foundations Gordon Brown Former Prime Minister This pandemic has exposed deep divisions in our country. Through co-operative values, we can rebuild a shared future, where people in every region and nation feel their voices are heard.
22nd February 2021 This Fairtrade Fortnight: Let’s recommit our co-operative and internationalist movement to climate and social justice Matthew Partridge Regional Organiser for London, East and South East With this year's Fairtrade Fortnight focused on the actions we can take to halt and reverse the climate crisis, we as co-operators should take this time to reaffirm our commitment to climate and social justice around the world.
17th February 2021 Standing as a Labour candidate? Here’s why you should be Co-op, too. Cllr Vince Maple Councillor for Chatham Central and Leader of Labour & Co-operative Group, Medway Council I joined the Co-operative Party over a decade ago. I would recommend anyone standing for Labour in this year's elections to do the same and stand as Labour & Co-op.
17th February 2021 We need a law to protect Access to Cash Shanika Mahendran Communications Assistant The Shadow Chancellor is right: without urgent action, our sudden acceleration to a 'cashless society' risks leaving the most vulnerable behind.
15th February 2021 How we’re supporting our communities in lockdown through the Norfolk Co-operative Fund Cllr Danny Douglas Councillor for Mancroft Ward, Norfolk County Council Covid restrictions have limited the ways in which we can connect to and support our communities. That's why we launched the Norfolk Co-operative Fund.
11th February 2021 Building common ground Cllr Alan Hall Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Bellingham and former Chair, Lewisham Co-op Party From housing to schools to regeneration, Councillor Alan Hall explains how co-operative values are put into action in his local area.
8th February 2021 Improving diversity in local government Chantal Lee Equalities Officer Empowering BAME members and celebrating the achievements of our diverse councillors - the Party's new Equalities Officer shares an update on the latest training opportunities.
28th January 2021 Key workers are the backbone of our nation and they need priority and protection Joe Fortune General Secretary From the lessons that have been learnt the hard way, we must demonstrate smart, timely and courageous decision-making which protects us a country-wide community.
25th January 2021 Don’t sit on the fence about online campaigning – even newcomers can give it a go! Michael Yates Labour & Co-operative Councillor Candidate for Bolsover North All I can say as a relative newcomer to online campaigning is to get on the computer and give it a go. I did and I can speak from personal experience when I say not just how easy I found it but also how useful I’ve found it.
24th January 2021 The Co-operative Party’s equalities journey Chantal Lee Equalities Officer In her first weeks as the Co-operative Party's new Equalities Officer, Chantal Lee reflects on the ways in which the Co-operative Party and movement have championed equality, opportunities to improve diversity in politics and public life, and how she will help to lead the next, exciting chapter as we strive for a fairer and more equal society.
19th January 2021 Co-operation has been key to the Covid-19 response in Wales. If we elect more Co-operative MSs, we can build on that vital work. Karen Wilkie Deputy General Secretary & Company Board Secretary We have 20 candidates standing in seats right across Wales: all co-operators ready to continue putting our values into action.
14th January 2021 A printer shouldn’t stand between a hungry child and access to food Georgia O’Brien Digital and Communications Officer Access to some of the key food poverty prevention schemes can be difficult for those who are digitally excluded. This underlines that we need a joined-up approach to tackling food poverty, both at a local and national level.
11th January 2021 With another lockdown upon us, it’s never been more important to promote Healthy Start. Cllr Fiona Venner Labour Councillor for Kirkstall and Executive Member for Children & Families, Leeds City Council The Healthy Start Scheme could be an easy way to improve the nutrition of children and families in Leeds and beyond but sadly, in common with the rest of the country, we’ve seen what appears to be a drop in the take up.
7th January 2021 Co-operative Party endorsed candidates for the Scottish Labour List Selection 2021 Rita Miller Chair of the Scottish Co-operative Party
31st December 2020 Maria Fyfe – Force of Nature, Champion of Remember Mary Barbour Campaign Johann Lamont Chair, Co-operative Party Scottish Parliament Group
19th December 2020 Making the co-operative difference in 2020 Joe Fortune General Secretary We can reflect on a year within the Co-operative Party and movement with real pride and take huge inspiration for the future.
18th December 2020 The struggle behind closed doors for unpaid carers Emma Hoddinott Local Government Officer Unpaid carers, especially young carers, have been hit harder than most by Coronavirus. East of England Co-op has responded by putting unpaid carers at the heart of its response to the pandemic.
17th December 2020 When the need is greater than ever, why is LV= demutualising? Joe Fortune General Secretary Despite the social circumstance which should make them more vital and necessary than ever, the economic system is still skewed against mutuals, co-operatives and non-traditional profit-maximising financial firms.
16th December 2020 We need a conversation about the ownership of our ports Joe Fortune General Secretary The effects of Covid, Brexit and Christmas, compounded by the drive for private optimal performance, has UK Ports unable to deal with anything other than business as usual. Looking into an uncertain future, it's time to look forwards to a more resilient business model.
12th December 2020 Fighting for Food Justice from opposition in Devon Cllr Su Aves Councillor for St Sidwells & St James, Devon With over 40 Conservative Councillors and just 7 Labour on Devon County Council, Cllr Councillor Su Aves knew it was a challenging political environment for food justice. But with help from co-operators, they've taken a step forward.
10th December 2020 The reality of a no-deal Brexit Joe Fortune General Secretary For co-operators, the consequences of a no-deal Brexit have long been apparent.
10th December 2020 Help give children a Healthy Start James Butler Campaigns Officer As take up of Healthy Start Vouchers falls, we need to ensure they actually reach the hands of those who need them most.
9th December 2020 In the most deprived borough in London, we have transformed how we approach food poverty. Cllr Maureen Worby Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, Barking & Dagenham Council The close co-operation with community partners is a coronavirus legacy we will not allow to fade away, as we hope the virus does.
30th November 2020 Healthy Start vouchers help give families the best start in life – so I’m proud Central England Co-op are uplifting their value Maria Lee This isn’t just the right thing to do, but it speaks to the very core of who we are and the co-operative values we hold.
30th November 2020 Let’s level the playing field for co-operative and mutual banks Stella Creasy Labour and Co-operative MP for Walthamstow & Co-op Party NEC Member for London A historic technicality is holding the co-operative banking sector back – so I'm putting forward an amendment to change it,
25th November 2020 For consumer choice and tenants’ rights alike, MSPs should back the Tied Pubs Bill Neil Bibby
17th November 2020 Ask your MP to save lives and put WHO pollution limits into law Geraint Davies Labour & Co-operative MP for Swansea West and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Pollution. Air pollution now causes 40,000 early deaths at a cost of £20 billion each year. Co-operators have always cared about our environment and public health, and now is the time #Act4CleanAir.