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 Labour & Co-operative MP for Stalybridge and Hyde and 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.
24th February 2023 The first steps towards a sustainable future for football but the Government must hold its nerve Tom Greatrex Vice-Chair of the Football Supporters' Association and a former Labour & Co-operative MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West. We’re scrutinising the detail now but, as an initial assessment, the Football Governance White Paper addresses our key concerns around protecting against bad ownership and breakaway competitions whilst seeking to distribute football’s wealth in a more equitable manner throughout the game.
17th February 2023 Modern slavery victims need and deserve an independent watchdog. Emily Spurrell Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside That is why all seven Co-operative Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales have written to the Homes Secretary to call on her to fulfil her obligation to appoint the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
8th February 2023 Making a Difference with Welsh Government on Employee Ownership Huw Irranca-Davies Chair of the Welsh Parliament Co-operative Group (Grwp Cydweithredol Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru) and Member of the Senedd for Ogmore How refreshing it always is when we have a Government committed to co-operation in values and in action. It means that when we as co-operators push the case for co-operation, we have Ministers who open the door to do more.