24th March 2023 Turning West Yorkshire into a thriving heartland of a growing co-operative economy Tracy Brabin Metro Mayor for West Yorkshire If we’re to truly succeed and double the size of the co-operative sector, we need a coordinated approach between the centre and the nations and regions to eliminate the barriers to co-operative development at every level.
24th March 2023 How we’re promoting co-operative values in Hackney Philip Glanville Mayor of Hackney As a Labour and Co-operative Mayor, I am proud that we have a budget which has committed nearly £70k into delivering our manifesto pledge of supporting the creation of co-operatives to deliver services where there is market failure and there isn’t a robust business case for insourcing. This includes areas such as social care, affordable child care, and community energy.
20th March 2023 The Labour Party stands with the co-operative movement in the fight to end modern slavery. Jess Phillips MP Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding The Government's Illegal Migration Bill will rip up protections for modern slavery victims, some of the most vulnerable victims in the world.
17th March 2023 It’s time to unleash the power of co-operatives and mutuals. Tulip Siddiq MP Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Shadow City Minister) With the right support, co-operative financial firms have the potential to provide new ideas and solutions to many of the crises and challenges we face as a country, such as the cost-of-living crisis or adapting to climate change. That’s why Labour has committed to doubling the size of the co-operative and mutual sector when in government.
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 MP 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.