10th April 2020 There has never been a more important time to co-operate Rachel Blake Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Cities of London and Westminster Rachel Blake talks about why co-operation and community activism are at the heart of the response to Covid-19.
7th April 2020 Welsh Government supports our key retail workers with free childcare Karen Wilkie Company Board Secretary The Welsh Labour and Co-operative Government is launching a coronavirus childcare assistance scheme to support Wales’ critical workers.
3rd April 2020 How Co-operative Councils are fighting for food justice during the Coronavirus crisis Cllr Chris Kennedy Cabinet Member for Food Justice at Hackney Council Co-operative values have never been more important, because tackling this crisis will take more than one institution or single area of society.
1st April 2020 The Government’s first modern slavery statement is a good first step – but there’s still a long way to go James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) Victims of modern slavery are more vulnerable during the Covid-19 lockdown, so last week's publication of the Government's first modern slavery statement is a welcome development. But it is clear that to eradicate the scourge of modern slavery for good, a lot more work is needed.
31st March 2020 Community shops are a lifeline for customers in rural areas and they need our support Anna Birley Community shops make sure those who can't travel to supermarkets can still get the food they need - but they are concerned about their supplies during Covid-19. Find out how you can help your local community shop continue to support their vulnerable customers.
31st March 2020 I’ve swapped Councillor meetings for stacking shelves to do my bit to keep Britain going Cllr Joanna West Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Osmaston and Sinfin and member of Co-operative Party Women's Network Steering Committee As a Labour and Co-operative Party Councillor, I always try to do my best for people. So when I was asked if I’d be happy to help support the Central England Co-operative during the current pandemic, I happily said yes.
30th March 2020 Nurseries need more support and guidance to continue playing their vital role during Covid-19 Florence Eshalomi MP Labour & Co-operative MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green and Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Last week I wrote to the Government asking for better support and guidance for the childcare sector and nursery workers - they provide a crucial role through this crisis and will be vital to regrowing our economy when the COVID-19 lockdown finishes,
27th March 2020 Lowest Earners and the Self-Employed will bear the Finanical Brunt of Covid-19 Rhoda Grant MSP MSP for Highlands and Islands It is clear that it will be these households that will bear the financial brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic and that there exists the clear and present danger that these households may slip into poverty.