CALL FOR CO-OPERATION IN LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA On Thursday 6th May, over 85% of voters in England will be able to vote for a Labour and Co-operative Candidate in crucial local government, mayoral, and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. In the run up to polling day, we need to do our part to reach […]

CALL FOR CO-OPERATION IN HARTLEPOOL On Thursday 6th May, voters in Hartlepool will be able to elect Dr Paul Williams as their Labour and Co-operative MP. This Thursday evening the Co-operative Party is holding a virtual phone bank supporting Paul in his election campaign, in this - the first by-election in the UK since the […]

CALL FOR CO-OPERATION: GOTV On Thursday 6th May, over 85% of voters in England will be able to vote for a Labour and Co-operative Candidate in crucial local government, mayoral, and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. On the evening before polling , we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can […]

Co-operative Party Virtual Iftar Monday 10th May on Zoom All Co-operative Party members are invited to join with our Muslim members in this online event to celebrate Iftar and the ritual breaking of the daily Ramadan fast. Hear from a series of speakers - including the Co-op Party’s General Secretary Joe Fortune - as they […]

  Robert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration What lessons can we learn for the 21st Century? Organised by Co-ops & Mutuals Wales  2021 marks Robert Owen’s 250th birthday. This anniversary celebrates his ‘bankful of ideas’ about alternative ways of organising society from pre-school play to the co-operative movement. As opposed to competition, his central purpose was to […]

Newly Elected Network Members Event If you are newly elected (to any office) and  belong to any of our equalities networks i.e identify as being a woman, BAME, disabled, under 30 or LGBTQ+ you are invited to join us, and a range of invited speakers, for a session on hitting the ground running in your […]

All Members: Submitting your response to our Policy Consultation Monday 7th June at 6.30pm on Zoom The Co-operative Party’s policy platform sets the agenda for our party and its representatives, and puts forward our to-do list for Parliament. In the tradition of co-operation it is member-led and your opportunity to shape the ideas we’ll take to […]

Members briefing on Fair Tax Wednesday 16th June at 6.30pm on Zoom Co-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event for a briefing on Fair Tax Week as we exploring the positive contribution corporation tax makes to society, how it plays a crucial role in holding the whole tax system together by countering […]

Saturday 19th June: Online only For the past six months, the Co-operative Recovery Partnership has seen the Co-operative Party work with the Labour Shadow Treasury team to look at how co-operation can shape Britain's economic recovery from Covid-19. The Co-operative Comeback Summit, is a virtual policy conference where we will publish the outcomes of the Partnership, […]

Honouring Windrush Day Tuesday 22nd June at 6.30pm on Zoom Members are invited to join this Zoom event as we mark and honour Windrush Day and recognise the huge impact that Afro-Caribbean culture has on communities across the UK and highlighting the vital importance and contribution of international health and care staff, throughout the ongoing […]

Giving Fans a Greater Say Wednesday 23rd June at 6.30pm on Zoom Co-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event to hear from Alison McGovern MP - Member of Parliament for Wirral South and Shadow Sports Minister - and Tom Greatrex - Chair Fulham Supporters Trust & Vice-Chair Football Supporters Association - as we […]

Co-operation Live at Labour Women's Conference Supporting Communities to breathe New Life into our High Streets Thursday 24th June at 2pm on Zoom Event Details: High streets are the beating hearts of our communities – but they face an uncertain future. Covid-19 and repeated lockdowns leaves much of the retail sector with an uncertain prognosis. […]

Financial Inclusion Wednesday 30th June at 6.30pm on Zoom Co-operative Party members invited to join this zoom event to hear from Meg Hillier MP, chair of the Public Accounts Committee and MP for Hackney as she discusses financial inclusion, her role holding the government’s public spending to account and what more she believes we can […]

Putting Food Justice into Action Thursday 1st July at 6.30pm on Zoom The Co-op Party’s food justice campaign seeks to change government policy in multiple ways including introducing a right to food, but also inspire members to practical community-based action. Members are invited to join us as we hear from guest speakers including Edward Powell […]

  Robert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration What lessons can we learn for the 21st Century? Organised by Llafur and Co-ops & Mutuals Wales  2021 marks Robert Owen’s 250th birthday. This anniversary celebrates his ‘bankful of ideas’ about alternative ways of organising society from pre-school play to the co-operative movement. As opposed to competition, his central purpose […]

Summer School: Political Representation with Rob Bates, Political Officer and guest speakers  There are Labour & Co‑operative representatives at all level of national and local government across Britain working to champion co‑operative values and principles. Join this Zoom event to hear more on why the Co-op Party was founded; why the the need for political […]

Summer School: Film Screening - the Rochdale Pioneers with Dr Richard McCready and guest speakers  Members are invited to join this Zoom film screening of the film - the Rochdale Pioneers - and find out more about how and why the co-operative movement was formed and their historical context. WIth thanks to The Co-op, who […]

Summer School: Our Link with the Labour Party with Joe Fortune - General Secretary, the Co-operative Party   Members are invited to join this Zoom event to find out more about why the Co-operative Party and the Labour Party are known as 'sister' Parties and why we stand joint candidates. The Co-operative Party's link with Labour […]

Summer School: Party Officer Training with Emma Foody - Assistant General Secretary (Membership) - and John Boyle - Membership & P6 Officer   Members are invited to join this Zoom training event to find out more about what's required if you become, or are interested in standing as, a Party Officer in your local branch or […]

Summer School: Our Link with the Co-operative Movement with Joe Fortune - General Secretary   The Co-operative Party is the political party of the co-operative movement, founded in 1917, to better represent the movement's aims and ideals politically. Join us to hear more about our continuing link with the co-operative movement and our subscribing societies and […]

Co-operation Live Violence, Abuse, Threats: It's not part of the job Wednesday 25th August at 6.30pm on Zoom On Tuesday 24 August 2021 a new Law which gives retail workers the protection they need to combat violence, threats and abuse comes into force in Scotland. This ground-breaking legislation was supported by MSPs after the Co-op […]

  Dear Member, The Greater Manchester Co-operative Party are delighted to invite all members to our Zoom event with Labour and Co-operative MP and Labour Party Chair Anneliese Dodds. Tuesday 14 September 6.30pm-7.30pm Anneliese will speak to us about her role as Labour Party Chair, Labour Policy Review Chair, and the Co-operative input and influence, […]

  Dear Member, Please find below an invitation to, and agenda for, the St Helens Branch Co-operative Party AGM, to be held on Wednesday 15 September at 7.30pm on Zoom. Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82055164538?pwd=T1pPNU02ekNhcDJ1Ym1Na29HZ2R3Zz09 The meeting should take no longer than an hour, with the main focus being on the appointment of branch officers. […]

  Dear Member, Fellow co-operator – I am writing to invite you along to our Welsh Labour and Co-operative Councillor and Candidate Information Session. Whether you are a sitting councillor, a first time candidate or still just thinking about putting your name forward to stand for election in May, we want to let you know […]

Co-operation Live 12 Ideas for your Election Manifesto Wednesday 29th September at 6.30pm on Zoom Councillors and prospective candidates are invited to take part in this interactive zoom event where we will spotlight some of the many co-operative solutions that you may want to focus your election manifesto on... This event will include the chance […]

Briefing for CLP delegates How to maximise your impact within Labour Join our briefing for Co-op Party delegates to their Constituency Labour Party (CLP) meeting on how to maximise your impact. Whether your local Labour Party has a delegate or an all-member structure, we will provide advice and training on how you and your fellow […]