14th December 2022 We owe it to future generations Sarah Boyack MSP for Lothian The Scottish people overwhelmingly want to see a country that works together to deliver a more sustainable future. I believe that this bill will do just that, as well as providing an opportunity to create a fairer, more balanced country.
30th November 2022 Our economy is in desperate need of change – now is the time to expand employee ownership. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer Employee ownership is an important tool in creating a fairer, prosperous and more productive economy which raises income and gives workers a real stake in their business.
25th November 2022 Through co-operation, we can end violence against women. Sandra Wilson Co-operative Party Women's Network Committee It is the responsibility of all of us to prevent and protect where we can, educate those who do not know and engage those who disbelieve to create a safe world for all regardless of their gender.
17th November 2022 The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity to provide certainty to communities, businesses and co-operatives. Georgia Horsfall Communications Assistant With bills increasing, prices soaring and inflation rising, today’s Autumn Statement could have been an opportunity to address the inequalities we face in our economy. However, for communities, businesses and co-operatives across the country, the Chancellor’s promise of growth is still unclear and uncertain.
15th November 2022 In South Yorkshire, we’re exploring how employee ownership has the potential to transform our economy. Oliver Coppard Metro Mayor for South Yorkshire Last week in Doncaster, I hosted a session to explore the benefits of employee ownership and worker co-operatives. These different approaches to business ownership have the potential to transform South Yorkshire’s economy, a central pillar of our move to a co-operative model where more wealth is created here, and more wealth stays here.
11th November 2022 Co-operators leading the way on warmbanks Gareth Dowling Regional Organiser (North West & Northern Ireland) and Local Government Support In true co-operative spirit, councillors are working with council officers, voluntary, community and faith sectors to utilise buildings and spaces to support residents struggling with the energy and cost of living crisis.
10th November 2022 A Labour Government will unlock the full potential of the co-operative sector. Tulip Siddiq MP Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Shadow City Minister) It’s time to radically reform the rules governing the sector to give greater flexibility and allow mutuals and co-operative financial services to grow.
7th November 2022 Co-operative Party Chair’s Update Jim McMahon Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Since the summer the Co-operative Party has continued to play an active and effective role in championing our movement and the solutions it can bring to the challenges we face.
3rd November 2022 Our plan for community energy. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The Co-operative Party are calling for a new £90 million National Community Energy Fund to help deliver transformative change to the energy system, build renewable energy capacity and putting communities in control and create 150,000 new owners of energy.