30th May 2018 1000 businesses, workers and organisations call for law change to protect shop-workers Richard McCready Political Officer (Scotland) A consultation carried out by Daniel Johnson MSP has found overwhelming support for a change in the law to protect staff selling age-restricted products from violence, threats and abusive behaviour.
25th May 2018 Credit unions demonstate why ownership matters Kezia Dugdale It's up to all of us to ensure the Scottish Government works to provide more ethical and affordable alternatives in our communities.
23rd May 2018 Tenant fees are out of control – I’ll work with renters to deliver a better deal Lloyd Russell-Moyle While it’s right that we tackle unfair lettings fees, the Government’s new bill doesn’t go far enough to protect private renters.
17th May 2018 The Scottish National Investment Bank must promote all forms of business ownership Claudia Beamish MSP for South Scotland and Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change The Scottish National Investment Bank should be inclusive of a variety of ownership models: municipal, public, community and co-operative.
16th May 2018 Carillion report underlines need for co-op values in the economy James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) 'Recklessness, hubris and greed' behind collapse
11th May 2018 Modern Day Slavery Bill enters the Commons James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) A Private Members’ Bill designed to strengthen the rights of victims of Modern Slavery in England and Wales cleared a significant hurdle earlier this week as it received the all-important Third Reading in the House of Lords.
10th May 2018 Co-op MP warns Government policy could be “death knell” for Community Transport James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) Luke Pollard MP highlights damage to this vital service in Westminster Hall debate.
8th May 2018 Record Number of Co-operative Councillors Elected Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) The local elections last week saw a record number of Labour & Co-operative Councillors elected, 396 across England including four mayoral candidates.
8th May 2018 Winning the Co-operative Way Merilyn Davies Councillor - Hanborough and Freeland, West Oxfordshire Merilyn Davies turned a Tory safe seat into a Labour & Co-operative majority of over 100 votes. Merilyn explains how she campaigned on co-operative values to win on 3rd May.