News releases – The Co-operative Party

Shadow Local Government Minister calls on senior councillors to play key role in delivering Labour’s co-operative ambition

Co-operative Party

12^th June 2018

Councils serving 4 million people sign Charter Against Modern Slavery

James Butler

Co-operative Party Campaigns Officer

25^th May 2018

Barking & Dagenham latest council to sign groundbreaking Charter

Record number of Co-operative Councillors elected

James Butler

Co-operative Party Campaigns Officer

10^th May 2018

Following the local elections on 3 May, there are now over 700 Labour and Co-operative Councillors.

Co-operative Party publishes ‘Ownership Matters’ report, making the case for democratic 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.

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

Jeremy Corbyn – “We support co-operative principles – they are Labour principles.”

Jeremy Corbyn

Leader of the Labour Party

14^th October 2017

Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses the Co-operative Party's Centenary Conference in London

‘Bring back National Tenant Voice’ says Co-operative Party after PM admits tenants aren’t heard

Co-operative Party

4^th October 2017

A plan for a co-operative Britain where power and wealth are shared

Co-operative Party

10^th May 2017

The Co-operative Party publishes its policy platform in advance of the 2017 General Election

Party Chair Gareth Thomas responds to the Prime Ministers’ Call for a General Election

Gareth Thomas

Chair of the Co-operative Party, Labour & Co-operative MP for Harrow West

19^th April 2017

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.

Use growing ‘co-op consensus’ to shape post-Brexit UK economy, say Labour figures, business and academics

Co-operative Party

27^th January 2017

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.

November 2016

City deals must drive power beyond city halls to be successful

Co-operative Party

12^th November 2016

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.

September 2016

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Local government must play leading role in helping residents avoid debt trap

Co-operative Party

10^th September 2016

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).

Time for an ‘ownership revolution’ in social care

Co-operative Party

10^th September 2016

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.

August 2016

A response to recent media reports

Co-operative Party

22^nd August 2016

The Co-operative Party has issued the following statement in response to recent media speculation surrounding its relationship with the Labour Party

July 2016

Co-operative Party Nominates Luciana Berger for Liverpool Regional Mayor

Co-operative Party

8^th July 2016

The North West North Co-operative Party has backed Luciana Berger MP's bid to become Mayor of Liverpool City Region

Welsh Co-operative AMs Mark Progress this Co-operatives Fortnight

Co-operative Party

1^st July 2016

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.

June 2016

Tony Lloyd Co-operative Party choice for Greater Manchester mayor

Co-operative Party

6^th June 2016

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.

May 2016

Co-op members vote to maintain Party subscription

Co-operative Party

21^st May 2016

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.

Co-operative AMs take key roles in Welsh Government

Co-operative Party

20^th May 2016

Labour & Co-operative Assembly Members have been appointed to key roles in the new Welsh Government

Response to Government White Paper on BBC Charter Renewal

Co-operative Party

12^th May 2016

The Co-operative Party responds to the government's announcement on the renewal of the BBC Charter

March 2016

Co-operative Party Budget Response

Claire McCarthy

General Secretary

16^th March 2016

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

The Future of Co-operative Schools

Co-operative Party

16^th March 2016

Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to plans to convert English schools to academies

January 2016

Public back plan to force companies to share profits with employees

Co-operative Party

25^th January 2016

Poll shows 76% of public believe large employers should be required to share profits with staff, following proposals championed by the Co-operative Party