24th August 2023 Nobody should face violence, threats or abuse at work. Cllr Kevin Keenan Chair of the Scrutiny Committee on Dundee City Council I am writing to the Police Scotland Divisional Commander for Dundee to find out what Police Scotland are doing in Dundee to tackle retail crime and how they are using the powers given to them in law.
22nd August 2023 Cases of modern slavery are rising — the Government must appoint an independent watchdog now. Joe Fortune General Secretary Recent reports that cases of modern slavery are on the rise should bring deep shame for a Government which once claimed to care about ending this horrific crime.
18th August 2023 Being a cheeky (co-operative) cow: six months in the life of a Co-operative Party parliamentary candidate Kirsty McNeill Scottish Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Midlothian Six months ago I was selected as Midlothian’s Scottish Labour and Co-operative candidate and since then we’ve been trying out a number of innovations.
18th August 2023 Give fans a real say and stake in their clubs — only then can football really come home. Emma Foody Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Organisation) Very few things raise a nation’s spirit like watching the national football team doing well in the World Cup. However over recent years, the relationship between fans and football has come under strain – with clubs at all levels becoming more distant, and the communities they serve ultimately paying the price.
15th August 2023 It’s time to match ambition with action on community-owned energy. Georgia Horsfall The UK Government’s announcement of a new £10 million fund last week to support the growth of community energy in England is certainly a step in the right direction. However to unlock the true potential of community-owned energy, we must be more ambitious in our vision for locally-owned energy.
11th August 2023 Affordable, accessible food should not just be a distant prayer Cllr Kemi Akinola CEO/MD of Be Enriched and Brixton People's Kitchen, and Labour Councillor in Wandsworth Co-operation between various stakeholders is vital to achieving this goal and ensuring that "our daily bread" is not just a distant prayer, but a reality for everyone.
10th August 2023 Time to deliver a People’s Bus for Scotland Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) If we are serious about tackling the climate emergency then we need to ensure that buses are a viable alternative.
28th July 2023 Together, our movement is winning. Jim McMahon MP Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Minister for English Devolution and Local Government The cost-of-living crisis is still hammering down on communities across the UK. But our movement has risen to the challenge and is helping to deliver the practical, co-operative solutions our country needs.
25th July 2023 As a Party, we’ll continue to hold the Government to account to end leasehold. Rob Bates Political and Parliamentary Officer At its very core, the leasehold arrangement lays bare the power imbalances that too many people are forced to endure for the virtue of a secure, stable home and roof over their heads.