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.
22nd October 2020 The Pandemic Shows the True Value of Community Co-operative Shops Sarah Boyack MSP for Lothian
21st October 2020 Using the power of local in the fight against food poverty Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) We do not have to wait for national action: as co-operators, we can start to alleviate child food poverty in our area right now.
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