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.
10th December 2020 Help give children a Healthy Start James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) As take up of Healthy Start Vouchers falls, we need to ensure they actually reach the hands of those who need them most.
9th December 2020 In the most deprived borough in London, we have transformed how we approach food poverty. Cllr Maureen Worby Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, Barking & Dagenham Council The close co-operation with community partners is a coronavirus legacy we will not allow to fade away, as we hope the virus does.
30th November 2020 Healthy Start vouchers help give families the best start in life – so I’m proud Central England Co-op are uplifting their value Maria Lee This isn’t just the right thing to do, but it speaks to the very core of who we are and the co-operative values we hold.
30th November 2020 Let’s level the playing field for co-operative and mutual banks Stella Creasy MP Labour and Co-operative MP for Walthamstow & Co-op Party NEC Member for England East and London A historic technicality is holding the co-operative banking sector back – so I'm putting forward an amendment to change it,
25th November 2020 For consumer choice and tenants’ rights alike, MSPs should back the Tied Pubs Bill Neil Bibby MSP for West Scotland