13th October 2021 Things must change if we are to radically unlock the power of our high streets. Stephen Powers With the Budget coming up, we need a bold announcement from the Chancellor to give communities and bricks and mortar businesses a boost.
13th October 2021 What next? The Second Phase of Black Lives Matter – Black Women Alice Mpofu-Coles Labour and Co-operative Councillor for Whitley Ward We need to create spaces for black women to sit on the big tables in institutions, government and political parties.
12th October 2021 Wasting good food should never be cheaper than feeding people James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) It’s incredible to think that thousands, if not, millions of tonnes of fresh food is left to rot when many families are struggling to afford to put food on the table.
11th October 2021 Celebrating co-operative achievements during Black History Month Cllr Lola Oyewusi Parish Councillor in Aylesford I celebrate my co-operative values putting communities at the heart of what I do.
6th October 2021 Disappointed at attempt to kick Right to Food Bill into the Long Grass Rhoda Grant MSP MSP for Highlands and Islands SNP and Green MSPs vote for Rhoda Grant MSP to re-run consultation on the Right to Food Bill.
6th October 2021 Paul Sweeney MSP elected as Convener of Cross-Party Group on Co-operatives Paul Sweeney MSP MSP for Glasgow Scottish Co-operative Party MSP becomes champion of the movement in the Scottish Parliament.
4th October 2021 Tackling Inequality and Poverty – The Case for Community Wealth Building Paul Sweeney MSP MSP for Glasgow In the face of increasing inequality and poverty Paul Sweeney MSP makes a plea for a genuine Community Wealth Building Approach from the Scottish Government.
1st October 2021 Marking the start of Black History Month Professor Cecile Wright A progressive black movement needs social class issues to be at the fore. This year’s recognition season would welcome the Co-operative Party in joining with us to celebrate Black history, culture, and achievements.
30th September 2021 Community Wealth and the Emergence of ‘Green Lairds’ Rhoda Grant MSP MSP for Highlands and Islands Faceless landowners are exploiting environmental grants and buying up land in the Highlands & Islands and extracting wealth from the community. Rhoda Grant MSP makes the case for genuine community ownership.