21st July 2020 The world’s largest creative industry is ready for a new model of ownership Robin Wilde Communications Officer Gaming is worth billions to the UK economy, but exploitative work practices mean the rewards are rarely equally shared. Co-operative game development could provide a boost to our economy while giving developers the dignity at work they deserve.
10th July 2020 To deliver food justice in the West Midlands, we need both radicalism and compassion. James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) The worst may still be to come with holiday hunger over the summer, a likely recession, and Brexit’s negative impact on food supply. Yet against this backdrop, there were surprising notes of optimism.
10th July 2020 Staying connected has never been more important to young people Marian Craig Olivia Fletcher The young people we spoke to all agreed on one thing – from buses to broadband, young people in our communities are being left behind.
8th July 2020 Community Wealth Building taps into the power of the local state Cllr Joe Cullinane Leader of North Ayrshire Council Recovery is a process and we must influence its design from the start. If we standby, expecting others to make change for us, there will be an attempt to return to where we left off before the pandemic. We must take encouragement from the range of voices demanding change and use of our own voice, as the part of the co-operative movement, to make our own demands for a new democratic economy.
8th July 2020 Shaping A Co-operative Plan For Wales 2021 Karen Wilkie Company Board Secretary The Party's policy consultation on a Co-operative Plan for Wales 2021 is now live.
5th July 2020 It’s time for a more democratic Scottish economy – It’s time for a Scottish Marcora Law James Kelly
3rd July 2020 Protect our Retail Heroes – Make time for bill to protect shop workers Rhoda Grant MSP MSP for Highlands and Islands
2nd July 2020 We must guarantee support for young people with a disability in the transition to adulthood Johann Lamont Chair, Co-operative Party Scottish Parliament Group
2nd July 2020 Co-operation runs like a seam through Wales to build a better tomorrow Rhianon Passmore MS for Islwyn At this iconic and important juncture in our national life, the co-operative movement is again innovating with fresh thinking about how we can ensure that our poorest communities are not left behind.