26th July 2024 New statistics show just how important a standalone offence is to reducing retail crime Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer The new Labour & Co-operative Government has committed to the introduction of a new standalone offence for assaulting a shopworker, as well as scrapping the £200 threshold which prevents police from investigating most shoplifting.
19th July 2024 The Importance of Retrofitting: A Path to Sustainable Communities Emma Hoddinott Former Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) The push for more sustainable energy will come through many avenues, but how will the co-operative sector factor into the retrofitting of our homes?
17th July 2024 The Transformative Power of Urban Agriculture: How Co-operatives in North America are Cultivating Change Leanne Werner Co-founder and Director of Wilder and former Labour Councillor Urban agriculture, supported by the co-operative movement, represents a critical piece of the puzzle in our quest for sustainable cities.
14th July 2024 Standing up for Responsible Tax Conduct Andrew Duffy-Lawson North Lanarkshire Council has adopted the Fair Tax Mark, setting a new standard for transparency and fairness in public finance. Discover how this initiative tackles tax avoidance and strengthens community trust.
14th July 2024 At the age of 16, young people begin to work, pay tax and can even join the military – so why can’t they vote? Eden Hollingsworth The Co-operative party is committed to building a society where power is shared – and votes at 16 could be a crucial way to re-balance power in our country for the better.
14th July 2024 A Co-operative Renaissance? Joe Fortune General Secretary With a newly elected Labour government is now the time for a co-operative renaissance? General Secretary Joe Fortune explains why this could be a once in a generation chance.
14th July 2024 What Does it Mean to be Labour’s Sister Party in 2024? Joe Fortune General Secretary The electoral pact between the Labour Party and Co-operative Party has lasted for nearly a century. But what does it mean for the Co-operative Party to be the sister party of Labour in 2024?
14th June 2024 A small paragraph that packs a punch Huw Lewis Political and Membership Officer (Wales) There is a renewed commitment to our work and a lot of enthusiasm for co-operation in Wales. However, there is still much to do ahead