11th June 2021 This Fair Tax Mark Week, Birmingham has shown that action can be taken at a local level Cllr Tristan Chatfield Labour Councillor for Weoley & Selly Oak, Birmingham City Council This week, Birmingham has committed to being part of a growing network of local councils that support responsible tax conduct.
10th June 2021 The global deal on tax reform is a step forward – but we can and must be more ambitious Anna Birley What appears to be a campaign win for fair tax campaigners is actually not as straightforward as that. Yes, the agreement is a big deal and major step forward. But it is not big enough, and critical parts have been watered down.
9th June 2021 Abuse is not, and never should be, part of the job. Paddy Lillis General Secretary of Usdaw USDAW General Secretary Paddy Lillis on how, after failing to support stronger action when the USADW Freedom From Fear petition was debated in Parliament, the Government has an opportunity to accept amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to tackle violence against shopworkers.
3rd June 2021 Considering joining the Co-operative Candidate Development Programme? Go for it! Tricia Cowdrey Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Kuursal The Candidate Development Programme supported me - and helped me get elected as Southend on Sea's first Co-operative Councillor.
28th May 2021 The Government must show leadership and back a global minimum corporate tax rate James Murray Labour & Co-operative MP for Ealing North and Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury Co-operative Party polling shows that three quarters of the public believe the UK should be playing a leading role in tackling global corporate tax avoidance. Yet on Monday, the Government voted against our amendment to back President Biden's tax plans.
19th May 2021 Co-operative Party Chair’s Update Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government The last month saw our number of elected Co-operators grow to new levels, and we are already beginning work to ensure this continues into the future.
14th May 2021 Remembering Robert Owen, the Father of Co-operation John Boyle Party Support and Principle Six Officer 250 years since the birth of Robert Owen, we reflect on his life and legacy.
11th May 2021 Requiring photographic ID to vote is an equalities issue Chantal Lee Equalities Officer The new law announced in today's Queen's Speech requiring voters to show photographic ID is a backwards step for democracy, making it harder for people of colour, the elderly, students and people with disabilities to vote.