16th March 2023 Councillors voice their concern over the Home Secretary’s inaction James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) Over one hundred councils in England and Scotland signed up to the Charter Against Modern Slavery. Outraged by the failure of appoint the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, councillors from the councils that have embedded the Charter into their work have written to the Home Secretary.
16th March 2023 A force for good. Angela Rayner Deputy Leader of the Labour Party A third of all government spending goes on procurement. That's why working alongside the Co-operative Party, I’m seeking to ensure we properly drive the power of procurement to support the public, get the best value for money, and drive-up standards through unleashing co-operatives.
16th March 2023 Together, we can create a better future for young people in every single part of the UK. Georgia Horsfall Something must be done, and urgently. That’s why the announcement of a new partnership between the Co-operative Group and Barnardo’s to support 750,000 young people aged 10-25 years old is so welcomed by many young people.
15th March 2023 The Spring Budget was a missed opportunity to deliver for our communities and our economy. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer It is a shame the Government have missed this opportunity with their Budget today. By growing the co-operative sector, harnessing community energy and delivering affordable childcare – we will be able to start building an economy which works for communities.
14th March 2023 An alternative future. Jonathan Reynolds Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade The Labour Party has previously committed to work with our movement to double the size of the co-operative sector, and I am keen to see this supported again. Of course, my aim is to become the first Co-operative Party Business Secretary and the most co-operatively minded holder ever of that post.
8th March 2023 Why Ipswich is proud to be a Fairtrade Town. Mayor John Cook Mayor of Ipswich During Fairtrade Fortnight in February 2008, Ipswich achieved its aim and became a Fairtrade Town. Since then, we've been supporting and promoting fairtrade in every way that we can.
7th March 2023 Food and co-operation – at the very heart of Fairtrade Huw Irranca-Davies Chair of the Welsh Parliament Co-operative Group (Grwp Cydweithredol Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) and Member of the Senedd for Ogmore Supporting Fairtrade makes a real difference. It means extra income, power and support for those communities and producers, and it helps protect the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet.
7th March 2023 North Yorkshire County Council becomes another council to lead the way on fair tax. Cllr Liz Colling Labour and Co-operative Councillor on North Yorkshire County Council I'm proud that my Council is standing up for responsible tax conduct through the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration.
6th March 2023 Why supporting and promoting fairtrade is so important to global sustainability. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer This week is the second week of Fairtrade Fortnight, the annual celebration which raises awareness of the benefits fairtrade brings to people and communities both at home and abroad.