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.
2nd May 2021 We need a Co-operative Recovery for the Highlands and Islands Rhoda Grant MSP for Highlands and Islands
29th April 2021 In order to keep local democracy accessible, the government must review its position on online meetings Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) We've made great progress in the last year with opening up local democracy. The government's plan to force councils to return to physical meetings completely ignores this.
27th April 2021 The Co-operative Difference in policing means supporting our communities and tackling injustice Kim McGuinness Labour & Co-operative Mayor for the North East As a Labour & Co-op Police and Crime Commissioner, I know the difference that co-operative principles can make in power.
22nd April 2021 Making the co-operative difference to our high streets Anna Birley Labour's High Street Commission comes at a crucial time for the future of our town centres. We look forward to being a part of it, so we can help ensure co-operative values are at the forefront of our high streets' recovery.
22nd April 2021 Delivering a fair and sustainable recovery in Greater Manchester through co-operation Angeliki Stogia Councillor for Whalley Range and Executive Member for Environment, Planning and Transport, Manchester City Council I was proud to see recommendations from the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission front and centre in Labour & Co-operative Metro Mayor candidate Andy Burnham's manifesto.
22nd April 2021 A Co-operative Recovery Anas Sarwar Leader of Scottish Labour and MSP for Glasgow Today, I set out Scottish Labour's plan for our national recovery from this crisis, and I know that our national recovery must be a co-operative recovery too.
21st April 2021 England’s rural communities deserve better representation. That’s why today we are launching the Rural England Policy Review. Luke Pollard MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Ministry of Defence The rural economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, the economic crisis and the Government’s incompetent Brexit deal. As the Labour Party launches its Rural Review today, I'll be hearing how co-operative ideas and initiatives can make a difference.
20th April 2021 We are and always will be the Party of fan-owned football Joe Fortune General Secretary The backlash against the European Super League has seen a renewed interest in fan ownership in football. But we can’t trust this Government or the FA to deliver for fans – supporters need to organise ourselves to take back control of football.