Join us on Saturday 12 October as Co‑operative Party members and supporters come together for Co‑operative Change, our post-election showcase event.
This one-day event in Manchester will celebrate our recent election successes and explore the Labour & Co-operative government’s policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors in a series of conversations, panel discussions and keynote speeches, as we examine further the commitments made to co-op growth, community energy, local ownership and safer high streets.
Speakers
We're excited to be joined by a range of speakers from across the Co-operative and Labour movements including:
- Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade
- Lucy Powell MP, Leader of the House of Commons
- Jim McMahon MP, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution
- Alex Norris MP, Minister for Democracy and Local Growth
- Sarah Boyack MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform
- Preet Kaur Gill MP, Chair of the Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group
With more exciting keynote speakers to be announced...
We're also excited to be joined by a range of new MPs, with more to be announced, including:
- Jack Abbott MP
- Emma Foody MP
- Sally Jameson MP
- Andrew Pakes MP
- Becky Gittins MP
Programme:
Details of the full programme will follow shortly but expect to hear from senior figures in Westminster, Holyrood and Cardiff Bay; Labour & Co-operative elected Mayors, Police & Crime Commissioners and Council Leaders; and representatives from partner organisations as they outline how co-operative campaigns, values and solutions are leading the way across the UK.
- 10:15: Registration opens
- 11:00: Morning session begins
- 13:15: Morning session ends
- 14:00: Afternoon session begins
- 16:00: Afternoon session ends
- 16:15: Networking drinks reception
- 17:30: Ends
Venue:
Taking place at a fully accessible venue, less than a 15-minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly station (there is also a direct tram). For security reasons, details of the location will be provided to registered attendees only ahead of the event.
Accessibility:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees and have made provisions to ensure that the event is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Please include any needs you may have when registering or email us at events@party.coop to advise any specific accommodations we may need to make.