Retail crime continues to be a rising issue across the UK and at the Co-operative Party we’ve been working with organisations such as the Co-op Group and USDAW union to tackle retail crime whilst campaigning to strengthen protections for shop workers, support calls for additional policing resources and urging Police and Crime Commissioners to include retail crime in their police and crime plans.
We’ve pulled together a pack to give you the resources and materials to take the campaign to your local high street – whether it’s holding a street stall, contacting your local elected members or sharing our asks across social media.
A street stall is a perfect way to get out in your local community to speak to people about the Co-operative Party’s plan and bring together Co-operative Party members and supporters.
You can purchase materials like our brand new Safer High Streets leaflets and other campaigns essentials from our online store.
We’ve created a handy guide full of tips on how to run a successful street stall here.
Download our street stall guide
As part of our Retail Crime campaign pack we’ve provided draft motions for you to take to your Co-operative Branch or Constituency Labour Party meetings, supporting the aims of the campaign and – with Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections coming up – urging PPCs to prioritise tackling retail crime by including the issue in their police and crime plans.
You can also write directly to your PPC candidate in the local elections using this draft letter.Download our draft letter
Pass a motion at your branch supporting the aims of the Co-operative Party’s campaign!
Download the model branch motion
Pass a motion at your Constituency Labour Party (if you’re a Labour Party Member) supporting the aims of the Co-operative Party’s campaign and committing to working with local partners and elected members.
Download the model CLP motion
Let local media know about the campaign by sending a press release to your local newspaper or local broadcast media.
Download the model press release
You can download our sharers at the bottom of this page and share to social media using the hashtag #NotPartOfTheJob, or use the buttons provided.
Ask your local MP to back the Retail Worker amendment, which would make assaulting a shopworker into a specific offence. Write to your MP
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