16th October 2020 Deaf people aren’t getting the service they need – but a new co-op is here to change that Nicky Evans Signalise Co-op Fighting back against privatisation and embracing the new platform co-operative movement, Signalise will unite Deaf people and BSL interpreters to co-run local interpreting services.
30th September 2020 Improving housing could be the hidden key to improving education Frank Norris MBE Co-op Adviser on Education and Schools We need to make clear that for some, improving education is only one aspect that supports a child’s learning.
28th September 2020 Sunderland City Council Joins the Community Wealth Fund Alliance Cllr Paul Stewart Deputy Leader of Sunderland City Council and Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Redhill Ward The Community Wealth Fund is a major opportunity for local authorities who strive for positive, resident-led change in their communities.
26th September 2020 Bill to Protect Retail Workers – Passes First Crucial Stage in Scottish Parliament Daniel Johnson MSP for Edinburgh Southern
21st September 2020 While the Government stalls, co-ops take a step towards food justice with Healthy Start Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) Co-ops have long led the way on Food Justice, and we can only hope that where East of England Co-op have led, the Government will follow.
18th September 2020 Success for Retail Workers Campaign as Scottish Government support Daniel Johnson’s Bill Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland)
16th September 2020 For too many, the loneliness of lockdown will remain the norm Rachael Maskell Loneliness has for too long been a hidden epidemic, silently affecting all ages. Exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis, it can no longer go ignored.
15th September 2020 The Fisheries Bill is an opportunity for co-operation to help struggling coastal communities Stephanie Peacock MP Shadow Environment Minister and MP for Barnsley East Fishing is at the very heart of coastal economies and their community identity: these same communities deserve a greater share of the wealth, ownership and control of the industry.