Party News – The Co-operative Party

Give people a real voice to reap full benefits of public ownership

Co-operative Party

17^th April 2018

The Co-operative Party, Labour’s sister Party, has today published detailed proposals for new models of democratic public ownership for key industries including water, energy and rail.

Ownership Matters – Scottish Labour Conference Report

Richard McCready

Political Officer

15^th March 2018

It is clear from last week's Scottish Labour Conference in Dundee that the wider labour movement in Scotland is aware that ownership matters.

Co-operative Conversation at the Co-operative Party’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Stokesley

Eileen Driver

12^th February 2018

A roomful of Stokesley people joined in the Co-operative Party celebration with cake, coffee and conversation with Co-operative & Labour MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell.

Co-operative Party commissions independent report on expansion of co-operative sector

Co-operative Party

10^th February 2018

Co-operative Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to the Shadow Chancellor's announcements today

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day

Claire McCarthy

General Secretary

27^th January 2018

A message from Co-operative Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy marking Holocaust Memorial Day

Centenary Banner at New Lanark

Richard McCready

Political Officer

29^th November 2017

New Lanark’s pivotal role in the history of the co-operative movement is marked by its inclusion on the Co-operative Party’s new banner created to mark its centenary.

Scottish Co-operative Party Nominee Elected Leader of Scottish labour

Richard McCready

Political Officer

20^th November 2017

The Scottish Co-operative Party is looking forward to working with Richard Leonard to deliver a more co-operative and a more democratic economy for Scotland.

After Friday’s reshuffle, the Welsh Cabinet has now has more Co-operative AMs than ever

Karen Wilkie

Deputy General Secretary & Company Board Secretary

6^th November 2017

In Friday’s Welsh Government reshuffle, Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones invited the highest number of Labour and Co-operative AMs to date into his ministerial team.

Centenary Banner

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

31^st October 2017

Unveiled at Durham Miners’ Gala in July, the Party’s new marching banner celebrates our past, as well as being something to pass on to future generations of members. Ben West explains the significance of the design.

A Co-operative History, Strong Roots – Celebrating the Party’s Centenary at Beamish Museum, County Durham

Co-operative Party

20^th October 2017

On Saturday, the North East & North Cumbria Co-operative Party held a special Centenary event at Beamish Museum - organisers Bala Nair and John Creaby report on how it went

Photo Gallery: Co-operative Party Centenary Conference

Co-operative Party

19^th October 2017

All the key moments of this weekend's Co-operative Party Centenary Conference

Celebrate our Centenary with Ed Miliband and MP4

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

5^th October 2017

Tickets are now on sale for our Centenary Celebration, which forms part of the Co-operative Party Centenary Weekend

Coming to Co-operative Party Conference? Here’s all the key information

Joe Fortune

National Political and Policy Manager

2^nd October 2017

With Co-operative Party Centenary Conference now just around the corner, here's an update on everything you need to know to have a great weekend.

September 2017

Voting opens for Scottish Co-operative Party nomination in Scottish Labour leadership

Richard McCready

Political Officer

29^th September 2017

As Scottish Labour elects a new leader, the Scottish Co-operative Party is asking members to vote on which candidate should receive our nomination.

Lewisham Mayoral Selection

Shane Brogan

Membership & Member Mobilisation Manager

6^th September 2017

Co-operative Party members have voted to make a supporting nomination for Damien Egan to be the Labour Candidate for Mayor of Lewisham.

June 2017

Record number of Co-operative Party MPs elected

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

12^th June 2017

Thursday's General Election returned 38 Labour & Co-operative Members of Parliament - the largest Parliamentary Group in the Party's 100 year history.

May 2017

Co-op members vote to renew century-old link with the Co-operative Party

Claire McCarthy

General Secretary

22^nd May 2017

At the Co-operative Group AGM in Manchester on Saturday, members of the Co-operative Group once again voted resoundingly to renew their partnership with the Co-operative Party.

2017 General Election candidates announced

Co-operative Party

8^th May 2017

Today we're pleased to announce the team of 51 candidates who have been selected to represent the Co-operative Party in the upcoming General Election on the 8th of June.

National Executive Committee Election Results 2017

Karen Wilkie

Deputy General Secretary & Company Board Secretary

3^rd May 2017

Board Secretary Karen Wilkie has announced the results of this year's National Executive Committee elections.

March 2017

National Executive Committee (NEC) Elections 2017

Co-operative Party

20^th March 2017

The following have been nominated as candidates in the election to the NEC for 2017-20. They will now be elected by individual Party members who are eligible to vote in their respective region or Section. The Society representatives will be elected by ballot of the subscribing societies and affiliates.

February 2017

‘Quietly and passionately getting on with the task of making the world a better place one person at a time’ – Paul Bull 1957-2017

Luke Pollard

Labour & Co-operative MP for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport

21^st February 2017

Paul Bull was 'a quiet but solid champion of the Labour and Co-operative causes', says Luke Pollard, reflecting on the life of NEC member Paul Bull, who passed away on Sunday.

January 2017

Nominations Open for Co-operative Party NEC

Karen Wilkie

Deputy General Secretary & Company Board Secretary

16^th January 2017

Could you help steer our Party though our Centenary Year and onwards to 2020? Nominations open today for elections to the Co-operative Party’s NEC, to take office for three years from June 2017.

April 2016

Tackling the Crisis in Health & Social Care

John Boyle

Party Support and Principle Six Officer

19^th April 2016

Members in Shropshire along with users and providers have been exploring the main issues facing Health and Social Care Services and how co-operative solutions might help.

September 2015

Vision 2020: Co-operative Party Policy

Shane Brogan

Membership & Member Mobilisation Manager

4^th September 2015

We want to hear what you think about policy development for the next five years.

July 2015

Campaigns Intern with Co-operative Party Youth

Shane Brogan

Membership & Member Mobilisation Manager

16^th July 2015

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