31st January 2019 We need a Budget which protects Scotland’s communities James Kelly As a Scottish Co-operative Party MSP I will be looking for a Budget today which is bold and which transforms the way in which out economy is run.
15th November 2018 Co-operative Party Chair responds to Proposed Brexit Agreement Gareth Thomas Shadow Minister for International Trade Party Chair Gareth Thomas MP responds to today's news of a draft withdrawal agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
29th October 2018 Budget 2018: Ending austerity means building a co‑operative economy Jim McMahon Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Response to today's UK Budget from Co‑operative Party Parliamentary Chair, Jim McMahon MP
3rd July 2018 Launch of Independent Report on Doubling the Size of the Co-operative Sector benwest New Economics Foundation (NEF) think tank launches its independent report on doubling the UK's co-operative sector, commissioned by the Co-operative Party
25th June 2018 Government plans to strengthen the Social Value Act Joe Fortune General Secretary The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speaks to the ‘Reform’ think tank about re-building trust in public procurement post-Carillion.
12th June 2018 Shadow Local Government Minister calls on senior councillors to play key role in delivering Labour’s co-operative ambition benwest
25th May 2018 Councils serving 4 million people sign Charter Against Modern Slavery James Butler Campaigns Officer Barking & Dagenham latest council to sign groundbreaking Charter
10th May 2018 Record number of Co-operative Councillors elected James Butler Campaigns Officer Following the local elections on 3 May, there are now over 700 Labour and Co-operative Councillors.
17th April 2018 Co-operative Party publishes ‘Ownership Matters’ report, making the case for democratic public ownership benwest 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.
10th February 2018 Co-operative Party commissions independent report on expansion of co-operative sector benwest Co-operative Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to the Shadow Chancellor's announcements today
14th October 2017 Jeremy Corbyn – “We support co-operative principles – they are Labour principles.” Jeremy Corbyn Leader of the Labour Party Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Co-operative Party's Centenary Conference in London
4th October 2017 ‘Bring back National Tenant Voice’ says Co-operative Party after PM admits tenants aren’t heard benwest
10th May 2017 A plan for a co-operative Britain where power and wealth are shared benwest The Co-operative Party publishes its policy platform in advance of the 2017 General Election
19th April 2017 Party Chair Gareth Thomas responds to the Prime Ministers’ Call for a General Election Gareth Thomas Shadow Minister for International Trade The Co-operative Party will take the opportunity this election affords to make the case for an economy and society where power and wealth are more equally shared.
27th January 2017 Use growing ‘co-op consensus’ to shape post-Brexit UK economy, say Labour figures, business and academics benwest On Saturday the Co-operative Party publishes ‘In Our Interests: building an economy for all’ a collection of essays from leading figures from the labour and co-operative movements, academics and business leaders.
12th November 2016 City deals must drive power beyond city halls to be successful benwest The Government’s push to devolve power to city and county regions will only be successful if it drives power beyond town halls and into local communities.
10th September 2016 Local government must play leading role in helping residents avoid debt trap benwest Councils can play a key role in supporting the growth of ethical alternatives to so-called ‘legal loansharks’, says new guide published jointly by the Co-operative Party and the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL).
10th September 2016 Time for an ‘ownership revolution’ in social care benwest The Co-operative Party today calls for an ownership revolution in the social care sector, with carers, those who receive care, and their families represented on the company Boards of private social care providers, and given the right to own their firm when it changes hands.
22nd August 2016 A response to recent media reports benwest The Co-operative Party has issued the following statement in response to recent media speculation surrounding its relationship with the Labour Party
8th July 2016 Co-operative Party Nominates Luciana Berger for Liverpool Regional Mayor benwest The North West North Co-operative Party has backed Luciana Berger MP's bid to become Mayor of Liverpool City Region
1st July 2016 Welsh Co-operative AMs Mark Progress this Co-operatives Fortnight benwest This Co-operatives Fortnight, the Party's Welsh Assembly members have been working to highlight the growth of the Welsh co-operative movement in recent years, and urging the Welsh government to continue pushing forward in its support.
6th June 2016 Tony Lloyd Co-operative Party choice for Greater Manchester mayor benwest Following hustings and a ballot at its meeting on Friday, the North West region of the Co-operative Party has voted to select Tony Lloyd as its preferred candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor.
21st May 2016 Co-op members vote to maintain Party subscription benwest The Co-operative Group's members have once again voted overwhelmingly to continue their subscription to the Co-operative Party - with over 78% in favour.
20th May 2016 Co-operative AMs take key roles in Welsh Government benwest Labour & Co-operative Assembly Members have been appointed to key roles in the new Welsh Government
12th May 2016 Response to Government White Paper on BBC Charter Renewal benwest The Co-operative Party responds to the government's announcement on the renewal of the BBC Charter
16th March 2016 Co-operative Party Budget Response Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary The Chancellor's budget is a failed opportunity to drive up productivity and to create an economy where the proceeds of hard work are shared
16th March 2016 The Future of Co-operative Schools benwest Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to plans to convert English schools to academies
25th January 2016 Public back plan to force companies to share profits with employees benwest Poll shows 76% of public believe large employers should be required to share profits with staff, following proposals championed by the Co-operative Party