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News, opinion and stories from across the Party and wider co-operative and labour movements. All views expressed here are those of their respective authors, and may not be representative of Party policy.

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January 2026
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8th January 2026

Why a British Community Reinvestment Act could strengthen financial inclusion and mutual financial services

Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer

As a central delivery partner in the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy, credit unions will play a key role in delivering more inclusive financial services

5th January 2026

Community Duffield

Cllr Mark Spilsbury Chair of the Duffield Parish Council
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5th January 2026

Why I joined the Wales Co-operative Party

Vikki Howells Minister for Further and Higher Education

We are about to enter five months or so of a political fight against forces of the right even darker in their intentions than the Tories.

December 2025
18th December 2025

How empowered councils can empower communities across the country

Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer

The national changes have created the opportunity to permanently embed stronger co-operative relationships between councils and communities.

1st December 2025

Why Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Bill must go further

Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland)
November 2025
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21st November 2025

Capped resale fees are a win for music fans and the co-op movement

Emma Foody MP Labour & Co-operative MP for Cramlington and Killingworth

The co-operative movement has always been a champion for consumers. It’s in our political DNA, the idea that our economy and society should serve everyone, and that power and wealth should always be shared.

12th November 2025

Why We’re Transitioning to Employee Ownership – and Why It Matters

Alan Gotto Founder of Constellia
Rob Levene CEO of Constellia
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6th November 2025

Credit unions at the heart of the future of financial inclusion

Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer

The Financial Inclusion Strategy marks a new era for credit union growth in delivering for families and communities up and down the country.

October 2025
10th October 2025

One of the co-operative principles is that everybody contributes – so let us contribute!

Cllr Dr Luke John Davies Labour and Co-operative Councillor in Smethwick

One of the guiding principles of the Co-operative movement is that everybody contributes, and some of our core values as co-operators are self-help and self-responsibility, as well as solidarity.

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