10th March 2022 By using co-operative values, we can empower families out of crisis. Tom McNeil Assistant Police & Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands The lesson then, one which is already fully engrained in what the Co-operative Party stands for, is that there is a special social capital to be gained through not only prioritising early help for families who are struggling, but by truly empowering them.
10th March 2022 Let’s talk co-operative. Jackie Jones Chair of the Wales Co-operative Party Co-operative policies and principles are what we need right now and make a positive difference to the lives of everyone in our community.
10th March 2022 The Government must act swiftly to support Healthy Start. James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) The catalogue of failure the campaign groups have flagged up is heart-breaking. There is no excuse for Government.
18th February 2022 Torfean County Borough Council Signs Up To The UK Councils for Fair Tax Declaration. Anthony Hunt Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council I am very proud that Torfaen County Borough Council has become the first Welsh Council (and the 19th in the UK) to sign up to the UK Councils for Fair Tax Declaration by approving my recent motion put before members. In doing so we have joined a growing movement for a gold standard of responsible tax conduct.
17th February 2022 In Bolsover, co-operators are demonstrating day in and day out the co-op difference Alex Norris MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Far too many people are working hard just to keep up. It’s time for a change.
16th February 2022 As a Labour and Co-operative Metro Mayor, I’m committed to building the co-operative movement Georgia Horsfall The best way to create wealth in an area is for more people to own the assets. It’s fairer, more economically sustainable, and has better social outcomes. A co-operative economy is resilient and less exposed to economic shocks, and ensures customers and workers have a greater say and stake in our economy.
15th February 2022 Time is Running out to Support the Right to Food in Scots Law Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) Help us in the campaign for a legal Right to Food in Scotland and fill out Rhoda Grant's consultation.
15th February 2022 Why We Should All Love Unions Joe Vinson Community Union Member It’s Heart Unions week, a time when we tell the stories of why unions are vital for everyone at work and encourage people who aren't yet in a union to join.
14th February 2022 Co-operating for a Community Pub in South London Cllr Alice Macdonald Cabinet Member for Equalities, Neighbourhoods and Leisure, Southwark Council and Ward Councillor for Newington. When a pub closes it can really rip out the heart of a neighbourhood. For many people in Walworth, South London, where I’m a councillor, the Beehive was the epitome of a community pub. Not just a place to grab a drink, but a place to meet neighbours, make new friends and hold landmark events from weddings to wakes.