In 2025, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK. Members and supporters from across Scotland are invited to take part in this online event on Saturday 22 March. [In a change to previously advised, this event is online only. If you have previously registered for this as an in-person event, do message us for a refund.]
The theme for this Conference is Co-operative Change – and how the Co-operative Party is delivering on its policy commitments to the co-operative and mutual sectors that widen ownership in our local economies as well as strengthen community wellbeing and resilience.
We will examine further the commitments made to co-op growth, community energy, local ownership and safer high streets in a series of conversations, panel discussions and keynote speeches, and highlight co-operative solutions that give people the tools and support they need to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration.
10.00 Welcome & introduction
10.00 The Largest Westminster Parliament Group – in conversation with Scotland’s Labour & Co-operative MPs
10.45 ScotMid Co-operative Society update
11.00 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Elections to Scottish Parliament, with guest speakers tbc, on topics including:
11.45 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Election – review of policy proposals, feedback session led by
11.00 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Elections to Scottish Parliament, with guest speakers tbc on topics including:
11.45 Policy Priorities for 2026’s Election – review of policy proposals, feedback session led by Richard McCready, Scottish Policy & Parliamentary Officer
12.15 All Out Elections in 2027 & Being a Scottish Co-operative Councillor, with speakers tbc
12.45 Introducing the UK’s 2025 Policy Consultation and how you can take part, with
13.00 Next steps, with
*subject to change