11th January 2021 With another lockdown upon us, it’s never been more important to promote Healthy Start. Cllr Fiona Venner Labour Councillor for Kirkstall and Executive Member for Children & Families, Leeds City Council The Healthy Start Scheme could be an easy way to improve the nutrition of children and families in Leeds and beyond but sadly, in common with the rest of the country, we’ve seen what appears to be a drop in the take up.
7th January 2021 Co-operative Party endorsed candidates for the Scottish Labour List Selection 2021 Rita Miller Chair of the Scottish Co-operative Party
31st December 2020 Maria Fyfe – Force of Nature, Champion of Remember Mary Barbour Campaign Johann Lamont Chair, Co-operative Party Scottish Parliament Group
19th December 2020 Making the co-operative difference in 2020 Joe Fortune General Secretary We can reflect on a year within the Co-operative Party and movement with real pride and take huge inspiration for the future.
18th December 2020 The struggle behind closed doors for unpaid carers Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) Unpaid carers, especially young carers, have been hit harder than most by Coronavirus. East of England Co-op has responded by putting unpaid carers at the heart of its response to the pandemic.
17th December 2020 When the need is greater than ever, why is LV= demutualising? Joe Fortune General Secretary Despite the social circumstance which should make them more vital and necessary than ever, the economic system is still skewed against mutuals, co-operatives and non-traditional profit-maximising financial firms.
16th December 2020 We need a conversation about the ownership of our ports Joe Fortune General Secretary The effects of Covid, Brexit and Christmas, compounded by the drive for private optimal performance, has UK Ports unable to deal with anything other than business as usual. Looking into an uncertain future, it's time to look forwards to a more resilient business model.
12th December 2020 Fighting for Food Justice from opposition in Devon Cllr Su Aves Councillor for St Sidwells & St James, Devon With over 40 Conservative Councillors and just 7 Labour on Devon County Council, Cllr Councillor Su Aves knew it was a challenging political environment for food justice. But with help from co-operators, they've taken a step forward.
10th December 2020 The reality of a no-deal Brexit Joe Fortune General Secretary For co-operators, the consequences of a no-deal Brexit have long been apparent.