8th September 2021 We should support worker buyouts with a British Marcora Law Christina Rees A Marcora law is just one of the ways we could build a fairer, more democratic economy. Now is the time to rewrite the rules, and be inspired by the best of the bold ideas in our movement.
6th September 2021 Our broken social care system needs both fairer funding and fairer models Anna Birley We need wider reform of the sector so that the needs of the staff and service users come before profits – simply increasing funds without proper reform will not provide a fairer and more sustainable sector in the long-term.
3rd September 2021 It’s time for a Right to Food in Scotland Rhoda Grant MSP MSP for Highlands and Islands Access to food is a human right, but it is currently being denied to too many people in Scotland. To make that right a reality, we need the ability to enforce it.
27th August 2021 By using our voices, we can quickly change politics for the better Cllr Joel Bryan Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Belper Central Newly elected Co-operative Councillor Joel Bryan has overcome challenge after challenge to become a local councillor. Here, he discusses how he won in a swing seat and how co-operators can make a difference in local government.
12th August 2021 Response to the IPCC Report Joe Fortune General Secretary It’s no longer enough to talk about climate change. We are in a climate emergency and our actions should reflect this.
12th August 2021 The Government’s decision to cut Universal Credit is unjust, and we need to work together to change it. Jonathan Reynolds Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade Research suggests that 1 in 5 Universal Credit claimants will ‘be very likely’ to turn to food banks in order to survive if this cut goes ahead.
10th August 2021 I’m excited about all we can achieve with our team in Wales Huw Lewis Political and Membership Officer (Wales) I've just started as the Political and Membership Officer for Wales at the Co-operative Party, and I know I have amongst fellow Co-op Party members, the very best of company in getting things done.
6th August 2021 As our Summer School comes to an end, we are looking to the future. Joe Fortune General Secretary Over the last couple of years, we have been recruiting new members at a record rate, and we want to ensure they are given the opportunities and tools to make the most of their membership.
6th August 2021 Co-operatives aren’t just surviving in this crisis: they are thriving Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government This week I visited newly established co-ops in Manchester, to hear about their experiences of starting up and the benefits they’ve received from their co-operative models.