8th September 2017 Modern slavery is a scourge of our time. It’s time to change the law to guarantee its victims the chance to rebuild their lives. Lord Kennedy of Southwark Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentleman at Arms (Lords Chief Whip) The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill begins its passage through Parliament in the House of Lords today, and I and other Labour and Coop MPs and Peers will be working with Lord McColl of Dulwich, the Bill's sponsor, to ensure that it becomes law in this Parliamentary session.
7th September 2017 In Oldham, we’re taking the next steps in our co-operative journey Cllr Jean Stretton Leader of Oldham Council In Oldham we are five years into our co-operative journey – our long term ambition is to deliver a co-operative future where everybody does their bit and everybody benefits.
4th August 2017 Transport’s unsung heroes could be taken off the road by red tape Joe Fortune General Secretary Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer Tens of thousands of vulnerable people rely on the unsung heroes of community transport. But changes in regulation could take them off the road for good.
1st August 2017 A revolution in community housing is underway – so why is the Government putting it in jeopardy? Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer Anna Birley In two years, communities have worked together to build hundreds of permanently affordable homes. But policy changes could put Community Land Trusts (CLTs) at risk.
30th June 2017 ‘You have an army of advocates for co-operation in parliaments, assemblies and town halls across Britain.’ Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary On Saturday, Co-operative Party General Secretary addressed Co-operative Congress, commemorating the centenary of its decision to establish the Co-operative Party in 1917
30th June 2017 A race to the bottom or building wealth co-operatively? The choice is ours. Anna Birley For decades, communities have been told that their only option for regeneration is to compete against one another to incentivise big business to set up shop, and that waiting for inward investment is the only path to growth. But the race to the bottom could soon be over, thanks to a new approach that puts local people at the heart of rebuilding their local economy.
24th June 2017 We don’t have to wait for Whitehall to make change happen locally Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs)
15th June 2017 1.3 million people voted Co-operative last Thursday – and with you, our voice can be even stronger. Shane Brogan Membership Manager By becoming a member of the Co-operative Party, you can add your voice to a movement that is now the third largest political grouping in Westminster
12th June 2017 Record number of Co-operative Party MPs elected Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer Thursday's General Election returned 38 Labour & Co-operative Members of Parliament - the largest Parliamentary Group in the Party's 100 year history.