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 […]

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM Building community power We are looking forward to welcoming you to this year's Building Community Power: the Co-operative Party's Annual Conference and AGM - our showcase of co-operative politics and the largest political gathering of the year for the UK co‑operative movement. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for […]

Co-operation Live: Accelerating the global change to clean energy Wednesday 20th October at 6.30pm on Zoom In the run up to COP26 in Glasgow next month, members are invited to take part in this online event highlighting what action needs to be taken now to reduce global emissions by transitioning to clean energy. This zoom […]

Co-operation Live: Worker Buyouts & a British Marcora Law Wednesday 27th October at 6.30pm on Zoom In Italy, when a business is failing, its workers have the right to buy out all - or part - of it with financial support and specialist advice. This is known as Marcora Law. Members are invited to take […]

Make the Most Out of Your Membership Monday 1st November 2021 Join our Assistant General Secretary Emma Foody for a session on getting the most from your membership for more recent members – looking at why you joined and different routes to getting involved. Please note that this event is open to members.  

Co-operation Live: Climate Action & Your Council Wednesday 3rd November at 6.30pm on Zoom Councils are at the forefront of the UK's steps to cut carbon emissions and protect our environment.  As part of the Co-operative Party's focus on COP26, this online event will examine the difference that our  Councillors can make at a local […]

Co-operation Live: Water: A Mutual Solution Tuesday 9th November at 6.30pm on Zoom That not a single river in England meets an acceptable standard of environmental health is symptomatic of a broken water and sewage system in our country. Members are invited to join this Zoom event as we call for change to mutual models […]

Join our Campaign Day in Gedling Saturday 13th November 10.30am The route to a Labour and Co-operative Government runs right through the East Midlands. That is why East Midlands Co-operative Party is planning a series of regional campaign days across the East Midlands – in the key seats we must win. Our first campaign day […]

Becoming a Co-op Councillor Tuesday 16th November 2021 Join our Assistant General Secretary Emma Hoddinott for a briefing for anyone considering becoming a Co-operative Councillor. Come and hear more about the process, support and benefits involved, and ask any questions you may have. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Local Government Conference 2021 Community Power In Action Saturday 20 November, 10am to 1:30pm Online only Aimed at councillors and those standing for election, this year's Local Government Conference will highlight how councillors can help build community power and put that power into action at a local level – with thousands of Labour & Co-operative […]

Co-operation Live: Reflections on COP26 Tuesday 23rd November at 6pm on Zoom The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference has brought people from across the globe together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. As part of the Co-operative Party's focus on COP26, this […]

New members event with our Party Chair Monday 29th November 2021 Join Jim McMahon our Co-op Party Chair as we hear more about the Co-op Party and our vision for the movement as well as getting the chance to ask your questions. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Co-operation Live: Stop the cut to International Development Funding Tuesday 30th November at 6.30pm on Zoom Earlier this year, the UK government reduced its annual aid budget from 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) to 0.5% and the recent budget confirmed that this cut to foreign aid will continue until at least 2024. This represents […]

The history of the Co-operative Party  Thursday 2nd December 2021 Join our team as we hear the story of how ordinary people came together to do an extraordinary thing - and from which our movement began. Please note that this event is open to members.    

Co-operative Party (dis)Ability Network: Co-operation & Social Care Friday 3rd December at 6.30pm on Zoom According to the World Health Organisation, around 15% of the world’s population are considered to have some form of disability. But all too often, the needs of people with disabilities are not catered for by the society they live in.  […]

Co-operative Party Ltd Annual General Meeting Saturday 4th December at 9.30pm on Zoom (rescheduled from its original date of 16 October) Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Co-operative Party Ltd's Annual General Meeting for 2021 will be once again online online on Zoom. This is one of the main ways that members can engage in […]

Saturday 4th December 2.30pm The route to a Labour and Co-operative Government runs right through the East Midlands. That is why East Midlands Co-operative Party is planning a series of regional campaign days across the East Midlands – in the key seats we must win. Our second campaign day will be in Derby North where […]

Co-operation Live: Delivering change in Town and Parish Councils  Wednesday 8th December at 6.30pm on Zoom There are many thousands of Town and Parish councillors across the country yet their work goes largely unsung and their efforts generally receive very little attention or support. Co-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event as […]