8th November 2020 As part of the first Food Justice Council, I know what a difference fighting food poverty can make. Cllr Chris Penberthy Labour & Co-operative Councillor for St Peter and the Waterfront Ward (Plymouth) & Cabinet Member for Housing and Co-operative Development In a very practical sense, the work done last year positioned us to deal as effectively as possible to deal with the catastrophe of Covid-19.
5th November 2020 Remembering Ian Miller, 1948-2020. Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party, Labour & Co-operative MP for Oldham West and Royton, and Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government "Ian was always a supportive, engaged and encouraging presence in the Co-operative Party. We will miss him greatly."
5th November 2020 Where the Government has failed, the people of Warrington have stepped up. Cllr Tom Jennings Councillor for Bewsey & Whitecross, Warrington Nutritious and healthy food is a human right, but until the Government acts meaningfully, people will still go hungry next week and the week after.
5th November 2020 Rebuilding London’s economy together: the case for more co-operation Seema Malhotra MP Labour & Co-operative MP for Feltham and Heston and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office As we rebuild London, it’s vital we do so in a manner that not only helps businesses, communities and individuals get back on their feet as soon as possible, but recognises that we can do better than before, too.
4th November 2020 Food justice is at the core of the co-operative movement – and finding it has never been more important Joe Fortune General Secretary As we launch a new tool in our food justice campaign, our General Secretary reflects on common decency, food justice and the road ahead.
30th October 2020 Don’t miss the opportunity to give our communities a voice Rosa Bolger Councillor Rosa Bolger speaks up on the importance of co-operative representation on town and parish councils.
28th October 2020 Why I’ve set up the Cheshire East Food Poverty Taskforce Cllr James BarberLabour & Co-operative Councillor in Cheshire East for Broken Cross and Upton ward and Champion for Young People Whilst Marcus Rashford is pushing on national issues such as free school meals, local councils like Cheshire East are also taking action now.