6th May 2026 Co-operation is on the ballot – more than ever before Gareth Dowling Local Government Officer & Organiser (Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire & Northern Ireland) Representative local government makes for better decision-making for everyone in society and we are delighted to be fielding our largest and one of our most diverse field of candidates the party has ever produced.
14th April 2026 Scotland Needs Co-operative Change Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The Scotland Needs Change Manifesto is a bold statement of a new co-operative direction for the country.
9th April 2026 Back Our Buildings: Why community buildings need VAT relief now Cllr Alistair Willoughby Community buildings serve the public good every bit as much as museums, and other VAT exempt assets. These spaces are essential social infrastructure, especially in areas where they may be the only accessible public venue left.
5th March 2026 Employee ownership: Fairness and shared prosperity Meg Griggs Political Officer As a model, employee ownership is proven to be more resilient to market shocks, more productive in its workforce and have high reinvestment rooted in the communities they operate in
27th February 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections 2026: A new co-operative direction for Scotland Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer
9th January 2026 It takes a village Meg Griggs Political Officer When we asked one boy what he would be doing if he wasn't at the session, his answer was that he'd probably be in his room on his phone.
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