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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Developing and Delivering Co-op Manifestos
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nDeveloping and Delivering Co-op Manifestos\nWednesday 27 July at 6.00pm on Zoom\nJoin us as we share the a wealth of experience from co-operators across the UK in how we implement co-operative solutions and deliver real change in our localities\, with representatives from: \n\nCredit Unions – Cllr Claire Rowntree\, Deputy Leader and Clean\, Green City Portfolio Holder\, Sunderland Council\nCo-operative Education Centre – Preston Council\nCo-operative Development Agency – Islington Council.\n\nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-opmanifestos22
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Co-operators at UK Pride 2022
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Co-operators at UK Pride 2022\nThis year UK Pride is back! After an enforced hiatus due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we can once again come together to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and demand the changes we need to ensure we can all live as our authentic selves. \nWith UK Pride marking 50 years it’s sure to be a great celebration of the progress we have made in demanding our rights\, as well as a chance to raise our voices to defend them from those who would take them away from us. \nAnd with the recent Conservative Party leadership contest descending into transphobia it is vital that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Trans+ siblings and march for their rights and against bigotry. \nSo\, join us on Saturday 23rd July! We will be meeting from 11.30am outside the Newcastle Civic Centre ready for the march to begin shortly after! \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/UK-Pride-2022
LOCATION:Newcastle Civic Centre\, Barras Bridge\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE99 2BN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="LGBTQ+ Co-operators":MAILTO:lgbtq@members.party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T180000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Co-operative Childcare
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nCo-operative Childcare\nWednesday 20 July at 6.00pm on Zoom\nGood quality childcare should be a right that every parent and carer can enjoy\, not a privilege reserved for those families who can afford it. Innovative co-operative approaches are making a growing contribution to the childcare sector\, helping to put staff and parents in control of early years provision which delivers for children. In this event\, we will look at how we can improve staff retention in the sector\, boost overall funding for childcare and increase the priority status of the sector in government. \nJoin with Helen Hayes MP\, Shadow Minister for Education\, and Peter Westall and Phillip Sarthou of Midcounties Co-op (which includes Little Pioneers Co-op Nurseries) as they discuss how we can promote co-operative childcare\, improve staff retention\, increase sector funding and deliver an early years system which works for staff\, parents and children. \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-opchildcare22
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T190000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Proud to be a Co-op
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nMarking Co-ops Fortnight #Proud to be a Co-op\nWednesday 29 June at 6.00pm on Zoom\nCo‑op Fortnight takes place between Monday 20 June and Sunday 3 July 2022 and this year is celebrating the many different\, inspiring ways that being part of a co‑op make to peoples lives. \nWhether customers\, employees or people from the surrounding community\, co‑operatives give the people closest to a business or organisation an equal say in how it is run and how its profits are used.  Join us on Zoom as we look spotlight co-ops of all shapes and sizes and why co‑operation is so important to us. \nTune in on Wednesday at 6pm as we explain why we are proud to be a co-op and why we’re pushing to double the size of the co-operative economy in the UK. \nOn the call\, our General Secretary Joe Fortune will be joined by guest speakers including Jane Avery\, President Central England Co-operative and specialist adviser Co-operative and Social Enterprise development agency(CASE) \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/coopsfortnight22
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220625T123000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2022: Co-operative Party Ltd
DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party Ltd\nAnnual General Meeting\nSaturday 25th June at 9.30am on Zoom \nCo-operative Party Ltd’s Annual General Meeting for 2022 will be once again online on Zoom\, as approved by the FCA.  Our AGM is the main ways that members can engage in the democracy of our Party and will be open to members and delegates only. \nAlthough only delegates appointed to represent Co-operative Party Councils and subscribing Societies and affiliates may vote at the AGM\, all individual members of the Party who joined prior to 26 March 2022 are welcome to attend and to ask questions. \nYou can find the AGM agenda\, Annual Review 2021\, Board Report and Accounts\, and rule amendments by clicking here: https://party.coop/cooppartyagm22. \nIf you have any questions about the AGM\, please contact Karen Wilkie\, Board Secretary \, at board@party.coop. \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nDelegates\nCo-operative Party Councils\, Subscribing Societies and Affiliate Organisations can submit their delegates by clicking here: https://party.coop/agm-registration-of-co-op-party-ltd-2022/  \nMembers\nAll members of the Co-operative Party’s AGM are welcome to take part in the AGM.  You can register to attend by attending your details on this form and then you will be sent a zoom joining link. \n\n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/agm2022
LOCATION:Online only (subject to FCA approval)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T180000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Marking World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nMarking World Refugee Day \nWednesday 22 June at 6.00pm on Zoom\nWorld Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.   The Co-operative Party is proudly internationalist and believes that they are\, people forced to flee should be treated with dignity and have a right to be protected. Whatever the threat – war\, violence\, persecution – everyone deserves and can seek protection\, regardless of who they are or what they believe. It is non-negotiable: seeking safety is a human right. \nWith the impact of those seeking refuge from the war in Ukraine\, the effects of current government policy in Syria\, Afghanistan as well as of repatriation to Rwanda\, the Co-operative Party invites its members to take part in this zoom event on Wednesday 22 June at 6pm as we highlight the need to build empathy and understanding for the plight of refugees and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives. \nWith guest speakers including Enver Solomon – Chief Executive of the Refugee Council; Kate Osamor MP – member of the Parliamentary International Development Committee; Jane Hutt MS – the Welsh Government’s Minister for Social Justice; and Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles – City of Sanctuary Ambassador and volunteer at Reading Refugee Support Group \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/refugeesday22
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Housing and Heating Crisis in the South West Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Housing and Heating Crisis in the South West \nSouth West Peninsula Co-operative Party Council invites members of the Co-op Party to a Summer Conference with members from the Devon Labour Forum\nThis is your opportunity to debate these crucial issues of our time and help develop our local policies \nSpeakers include    \nLuke  Pollard\, Labour and Co-operative M.P. for Plymouth Devonport & Sutton \nCllr. Barbara Denning\, Exeter City Council Housing Lead \nDes Rose \, Dr. Catherine Fritz and Martin Strube \nSaturday\, 18th June              10.30 – 1.00 \nBy zoom \nIn the afternoon it is hoped members will campaign in the Tiverton Honiton by-election \nFor programme and zoom link  e-mail Saxon Spence  at \nsmspence@phonecoop.coop    or ring  01392  271785
URL:https://party.coop/event/the-housing-and-heating-crisis-in-the-south-west-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Campaign Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Wakefield By-election Co-op Campaign Weekend\nOn Thursday 23rd June\, the Wakefield by-election will take place and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get Simon Lightwood elected as the Labour and Co-operative MP for Wakefield. \nJoin fellow Co-operators on Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June as we help speak to voters ahead of polling day. \nPlease sign up to be notified of meting times. \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/wakefield-coop-campaign-day
LOCATION:Yorkshire and the Humber Labour Party Regional Office\, 20-22 Cheapside\, Wakefield\, WF1 2TF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T183000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Call for a National Food Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nCall for a National Food Strategy\nThursday 16 June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nThe Co-operative Party campaigns for food justice. We have been highlighting community response to food injustice\, pushing for local food partnerships and food champions to be appointed in local councils. the Party has also ran campaigns on the take up of healthy start vouchers\, their extension and the need for inflationary rises. we have called for the establishment of a right to food and have worked with our Party Chair Jim McMahon to bring food justice on to the floor of the house of commons. \nThis event will hear from Daniel Zeichner MP – Labour’s frontbench spokesperson – who will inform members as to Labour’s response to the Strategy and the needs to met within it as well as reaction from Sustain’s CEO Kath Dalmeny about her organisations vital work in food justice and her views on the strategy.
URL:https://party.coop/event/natfoodstrat
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220615T180000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Celebrating 50 Years of Pride
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nCelebrating 50 Years of Pride\nWednesday 15 June at 6.00pm on Zoom\nPride is built on the core values of visibility\, unity and equality and\, is more popular than ever\, uniting LGBTQ+ communities across the globe in a colourful celebration of positivity\, solidarity and inclusivity. \nTo celebrate 50 years since the first Pride in 1972\, the Co-operative Party welcomes all our members to this zoom event as we reflect on what the movement has achieved and ask what still needs to change for LGBTQ+ people\, today and in future. \nWith invited guest speakers including Luke Pollard MP – Shadow Minister for the Armed Forces; Hannah Blythyn MS – Deputy Minister for Social Partnership in the Wales Senedd and former chair LGBT Labour; Cllr Tina Bhartwas\, Hertfordshire County Council; and Ben Procter\, Chair Scottish Co-operative Party.  Facilitated by Ashley Halstead – chair of the LGBTQ+ Co-operators Network). \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.;
URL:https://party.coop/event/50yearsofPride
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T170000
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SUMMARY:Local Government Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:There’s a transformation taking place in local government. Across the country\, hundreds of Labour & Co-operative councillors are working to give local people a voice in  their communities\, and a say in how services are run. \nHeld in association with the London Co-operative Party\, this year’s Co-operative Party Local Government Conference\, Building Co-operative Communities\, is a chance to meet fellow co-operative councillors\, hear from inspirational speakers\, and take part in workshops to help you take those ideas back to your council. \nWe are delighted that we are finally getting back together – in person – for this year’s Conference taking place in London on Saturday 11 June\, at Coin Street Community Builders (108 Stamford St\, London SE1 9NH). \nThe event is open to all new and experienced Councillors\, as well as those interested in local government. The conference costs just £10 and includes lunch and networking drinks. \nAlso taking place on the same day at the same venue will be the London Co-operative Party’s conference – if you are a London member and wish to attend\, you can find out more information here:  https://party.coop/event/london-coop-conference-2022/ \n See the programme   Register now  \nThe Format\nThis is your chance to hear from a series of keynote speakers as they share more on their pioneering work in local government and the government’s levelling-up agenda. \nThe event will be fully participatory and will help you shape your work and campaigns in the year ahead.  You’ll also get the opportunity to join in panel discussions and workshops with other Co-op Party councillors and community activists as we spotlight how co-operative solutions across the UK are tackling the biggest issues from inequality\, hunger and housing to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nAlso taking place on the same day at the same venue will be the London Co-operative Party’s Conference.  Do indicate on the registration form if you are interested in taking part in any of their sessions.  The registration fee will cover the cost of attending both events. \nThe Programme\n\nSaturday 11 JuneSat 20 Nov\n\nMorning \n< \n\n\n\n11:15-11:25\nWelcome\n\nJim McMahon MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party and Shadow Secretary of State for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs\n\n\n\n\n11:25-11:35\nKeynote\n\nAlex Norris MP \, Shadow Levelling-Up Minister and Labour & Co-operative MP for Nottingham North\n\n\n\n\n11:35-12:15\nPanel Levelling Up : what does it mean for our communities? \n\nChair: Emma Hoddinott\, Co-op Party Assistant General Secretary\nOli Coppard\, Mayor of South Yorkshire\nMiatta Fahnbulleh\, Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation\nAlex Norris MP\, Shadow Levelling-Up Minister and Labour & Co-operative MP for Nottingham North\nCllr Sarah Hall\,Warrington Borough Council\nCllr Joe Fagan\,Leader of South Lanarkshire Council\n\n<!– –>\n\n\n12:15-12:45\nPanel Councils for Fair Tax \n\nNora Blascsok\, Fair Tax Mark\nCllr Marie Tidball\, Oxford City Council\n\n<!– –>\n\n\n12:50-13:00\nReport Running a Co-operative Commission \n\nChair: Rosa Bolger\, West Oxfordshire District Councillor and NEC Representative for the South East\nCllr Rachel Blake\, Tower Hamlets Council\n\n\n\n\n14:00-14:15\nKeynote\n\n Cllr Anntoinette Bramble\, Deputy Leader of Hackney Council and Deputy Leader of Labour Local Government Assoication\n\n\n\n\n14:15-15:00\nPanel Our Vision for London : How co-operative ideas can build our communities? \n\nChair: Ria Bernard\, Secretary\, London Co-operative Party\nCllr Philip Glanville\, Mayor of Hackney\nCllr Rokhsana Fiaz\, Mayor of Newham\nSophie Linden\, Deputy Mayor of London (Policing & Crime)\n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:00\nWorkshop Campaigning for our High Streets \n\nJames Butler\, Co-op Party Campaigns Officer\nNick Plumb\, Power to Change\nCllr Shama Tatler\, Brent Council\n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:00\nWorkshop An introduction to Community Energy  \n\nNadia Smith\, South East London Community Energy Co-op\nDuncan Law\, Community Energy England\nChair: Richard McCready\, Co-op Party Scottish Parliamentary Officer & Director\, Renewable Energy Society\n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:00\nWorkshop Co-op Councils Innovation Network: Being a Co-operative Council  \n\nSteve Reed MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice & Honorary President CCIN\nCllr Denise Scott Scott-McDonald\, Cabinet Member Health & Adult Social Care\, Greenwich \nChair: Cllr Sharon Taylor OBE CC\, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council\n\n\n\n\n16:00\nNetworking Drinks on the Terrace\n\nIan Adderley\, Secretary\, London Co-operative Party\nJoe Fortune\, General Secretary\, Co-operative Party\n\n\n\n\n\nAll times are subject to change. \nRegistration\nPlease enter your details on this registration form to confirm your attendance:
URL:https://party.coop/event/local-government-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre\, 108 Stamford Street\, London\, SE1 9NH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:London Co-op Party Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:London Co-operative Party Conference 2022\nBUILDING COMMON GROUND\nSaturday 11 June at Coin Street Community Builders\, 108 Stamford St\, London SE1 9NH\nWe are delighted that we are finally getting back together – in person – for this year’s Conference of members of the London Co-operative Party taking place on Saturday 11 June.   \nAlso taking place on the same day at the same venue will be the national Co-operative Party’s Local Government Conference.  Do indicate on the registration form if you are interested in taking part in any of their sessions (this may apply if you are a London-based councillor or candidate).  The registration fee will cover the cost of attending both events. \nFormat\nKeep checking here for updates on programme information and speakers: \n\n9.00: Registration\n9.30: Plenary includes:\n\nChair’s address – Ian Adderley\nKeynote address – Leonie Cooper AM\nPanel discussion 1: Co-operating Across The Capital – how Labour & Co-operative councillors can work together across borough boundaries\, with\nPanel discussion 2: Building Common Ground Together – taking forward the London Party’s manifesto (campaign idea development workshop)\, speakers include\n\nCllr Rachel Blake\n\n\n\n\n11.00: Tea & Coffee\n11.30-13.00: Workshops\n\nWorkshop 1 – Co-operation and the Cost of Living: widening financial Inclusion by scaling up London’s co-operative financial sector\, with\n\nSeema Malhotra MP\nSakina Sheikh AM\nBen West\n\n\n\n\n13.00: Lunch (including in registration fee)\n\nWorkshop 2 – Co-op Councils Innovation Network\n\n\n14.00: London Co-operative Party & Local Government Conference Joint Plenary:\n\nKeynote address – Cllr Anntoinette Bramble\, Co-Chair Local Government Association & Dept Mayor of Hackney\nPanel discussion – London Mayors including Mayor Phil Glanville (Hackney) and Mayor Rohksana Fiaz (Newham)\n\n\n16.00-17.00: Networking drinks on the Terrace\n\nRegistration\nPlease enter your details on this registration form to confirm your attendance:
URL:https://party.coop/event/london-coop-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre\, 108 Stamford Street\, London\, SE1 9NH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Health policy consultation
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nHealth policy consultation\nWednesday 1 June 25 May at 6.00pm on Zoom\nEach year\, the Co-operative re-examines and updates its policy on 2 key topics. These set out our agenda for the Party and its representatives\, and puts forward our to-do list for Parliament(s). \nThis year\, our members have the opportunity to help develop Co-operative Party policy consultation on health – see here: https://party.coop/policy/2022 \nIn advance of the 19th June deadline for submission to this consultation\, members are invited to discuss key aspects of our policy in a facilitated Q&A with guest speakers including Rachel Hutchings (Nuffield Trust) and Mo Girach (author of ‘‘Power to the People – the mutual future of our National Health Service’ and former CEO of SELDOC South London Doctor’s Co-operative). \nIn the tradition of co-operation\, the process of developing policy is member-led\, so and this is your opportunity to shape the ideas we’ll take to all levels of Government. \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/healthpolicyconsultation
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T190000
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SUMMARY:(dis)Ability Network policy consultation: Health
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe (dis)Ability Network will hold it’s Policy Consultation on Health by Zoom webinar on the evening of 26th May 2022. \nThis is your opportunity to feed into the Co-operative Party’s Policy Process 2022. In the spirit of co-operation\, the Policy Process is member-led and we are keen to hear from all our members from the (dis)Ability Network. This year we are focusing on Health and International Development. \nPlease do attend and make your voice heard.  Click on the red button to register to take part. \nThis event will begin at 7pm and end no later than 8.30pm\, with each session held in 2 x 40 mins sessions. This provides an intermission for a comfort break for everyone.
URL:https://party.coop/event/disability2022health
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T190000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – International Development policy consultation
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nInternational Development policy consultation\nWednesday 25 May at 6.00pm on Zoom\nEach year\, the Co-operative re-examines and updates its policy on 2 key topics. These set out our agenda for the Party and its representatives\, and puts forward our to-do list for Parliament(s). \nThis year\, our members have the opportunity to help develop Co-operative Party policy consultation on international development – see here: https://party.coop/policy/2022 \nIn advance of the 19th June deadline for submission to this consultation\, members are invited to discuss key aspects of our policy in a facilitated Q&A with invited guest speakers including David Taylor of the Fairtrade Foundation\, Emily Pearce – Senior sustainable sourcing & International Development manager\, the Co-op and Louise Harbour\, Field Organiser (North West) at Aid Alliance. \nIn the tradition of co-operation\, the process of developing policy is member-led\, so and this is your opportunity to shape the ideas we’ll take to all levels of Government. \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/IDpolicyconsultation
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220519T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220504T161830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161830Z
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SUMMARY:Councillors' Call: fairer tax in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Do you know where your council’s money is being spent? Billions are missing from our public purse because some companies avoid paying corporation tax\, and local government money could be supporting that. \nAt every level of Government\, we need to tackle tax avoidance and promote businesses who pay their fair share – starting in your local area. There is much councils can do to back fair tax in their own area\, from demanding greater transparency to promoting local businesses who do pay their fair share. \n20 Councils have now signed the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration [https://fairtaxmark.net/supporters/councils-for-fair-tax/]\, committing them to leading by example in their own tax conduct and also campaigning for greater powers to take fair tax into account during procurement. If you haven’t already joined them then now is your chance! \nWe will be holding a quick online lunchtime briefing on Thursday 19th May at 12:30pm\, where you can find out how to take action as a Co-operative Councillor. Make sure you sign up to take part \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/councillors-call-fairertax
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220428T092846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T125903Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Co-operative Party Conference
DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference \nCo-operative Party Northern Ireland\nThroughout spring 2022\, the Co-operative Party has been holding a series of virtual online-only Conferences across all areas of the UK.  Members and supporters from across Northern Ireland are invited to take part in the online Annual Conference of the Co-operative Party Northern Ireland which takes place on Zoom on Saturday 14th May – 10.00am – 13.00pm. \nThis a serious time for politics in Northern Ireland when it’s citizens are looking for politicians across the sectarian divide to reach out & plan for a better future for all its people. The Co-operative Party in Northern Ireland want to play it’s role in that endeavour.  There will be a range of exciting speakers on really pertinent issues to Co-operators & fellow progressives from Northern Ireland. \nThis event is open to Co-operative Party members as well as non-members.  Please pass on this information to anyone you feel you like to join us. \nProgramme\n10.00 – 10.05 – Welcome & Introduction: \n\nTony McMullan – Chair Co-operative Party NI\n\n10.05 – 10.30 – Keynote Address + Q & A \n\nAlex Norris – Labour & Co-operative MP for Nottingham North & Shadow Minister for Levelling Up\n\n10.30 – 11.15 – Food & Fuel Poverty / The Scandal of Our Time + Q & A \n\nCllr Kemi Akinola – Labour & Co-operative Deputy Leader Wandsworth Council & Founder\, CEO & MD of Be Enriched \, a charity addressing Food Poverty\nCllr Brian Heading – SDLP Member \, Belfast City Council & Individual Member of the Co-operative Party\nPat Austin – Director \, National Energy Action ( Northern Ireland )\n\n11.15 – 11.30 – A Report from the NEC + Q & A \n\nRuth Hall – Vice Chair of the Co-operative Party\n\n11.30 – 12.00 – Campaigning – a practical guide to this critical role for all members + Q & A \n\nJames Butler \, Campaign’s Organiser \, Co-operative Party\n\n12.00 – 12.45  – Trade Unions – Are they relevant today or are they finished? + Q & A \n\nKate Dearden – Head of Research \, Policy & External Relations – Community\nOwen Reidy – Assistant General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions with responsibility for their Northern Ireland operations.\nNicola Scarborough – USDAW Belfast Office\n\n12.45 – 13.00  – Summing up & the way ahead \n\nTony McMullan – Chair Co-operative Party Northern Ireland.\n\n1.00pm – END – \nThe various sessions will be chaired by Tony McMullan or Anna McAleavy \, Vice Chair Co-operative Party Northern Ireland. \nRegister today by clicking on the red ‘Register Here‘ box .
URL:https://party.coop/event/conf22-ni
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220428T165213Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Combating Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nCombating loneliness\nWednesday 11 May at 6.00pm on Zoom\nLoneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year and is a key driver of poor mental health\, which has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic. Reducing loneliness is a major step towards a mentally healthy society. \nOur connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health and\, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week\, as we discuss the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it including how the Co-op Foundation’s Lonely\, Not Alone campaign has helped thousands of young people tackle loneliness\, by awarding grants to UK-wide youth projects. \nWith Rosena Allin-Khan MP – Shadow Cabinet Minister for Mental Health – and Paul Gerrard – Campaigns & Public Affairs Director\, the Co-op. \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/loneliness2022
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220419T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T091047Z
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SUMMARY:(dis)Ability Network policy consultation: International Development
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe (dis)Ability Network will hold it’s Policy Consultation on International Development by Zoom webinar on the evening of 10th May 2022. \nThis is your opportunity to feed into the Co-operative Party’s Policy Process 2022. In the spirit of co-operation\, the Policy Process is member-led and we are keen to hear from all our members from the (dis)Ability Network. This year we are focusing on Health and International Development. Please do attend and make your voice heard. \nClick on the red button to register to take part. \nThis event will begin at 7pm and end no later than 8.30pm\, with each session held in 2 x 40 mins sessions. This provides an intermission for a comfort break for everyone.
URL:https://party.coop/event/disability2022intdev
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220504T161420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161524Z
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SUMMARY:Councillors' Call: debrief on May's election
DESCRIPTION:Labour & Co-operative councillors are invited to join this zoom as we get together following the recent election to share our views on how this year’s election campaign. \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/councillors-call-debrief-on-mays-election/
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220422T101742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T101742Z
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SUMMARY:North Newcastle Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:North Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day\nOn Thursday 5th May\, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. \nOn Sunday  1st May we’ll be holding a campaign day to support our candidates in the North of Newcastle upon Tyne. \nThere are two sessions taking place throughout the day\, and we will be breaking to have lunch. There will also be Direct Mail letters to be delivered so there’s something for everyone to do! \nPlease let us know (using the form below) if you would prefer to deliver Direct Mail instead of door knocking and we will have a bundle ready for you to collect at the meeting points. \n10.30 – Door knocking with Dan in West Denton. Meet at Morrisons\, West Denton Way\, NE5 2RA. \n12.00 – Break for lunch at the Jingling Gate Pub\, Stamfordham Road\, NE5 1NL \n1.30 – Door knocking with Brian in Lemington. Meet at the Lemington Labour Club\, Union Hall Road\, NE15 7JS \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/north-newcastle-campaign-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220420T092059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T162506Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – Virtual Iftar
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nVirtual Iftar\nTuesday 26 April at 6.00pm on Zoom\nAll 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. \nThis will be our 2nd such event and is a good chance for members celebrating Ramadan and those interested to get together online and hear from a series of speakers including the Co-op Party’s General Secretary Joe Fortune\, Tulip Siddiq MP – Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury – and Cllr Mete Coban – Hackney Council\, as they speak on a personal basis about what Ramadan means to their families\, its importance\, the breaking of the fast and their approach to politics. \nAll families are welcome to take part in this Zoom event from 6pm onwards. It will last around 45minutes and finish promptly as sunset is due at 8.15. \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/iftar2022
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220419T170139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T134653Z
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SUMMARY:Wakefield Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:Wakefield Co-op Campaign Day\nOn Thursday 5th May\, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. \nOn Saturday 23rd April we’ll be holding a campaign day to support our candidates in Wakefield. \nThere are three sessions taking place throughout the day\, and we will be breaking to have lunch. \n11.30 – Door knocking with Armaan Khan in Ossett and Gawthorpe. Meeting at Towngate Ossett\, bottom of Towngate. Parking on Queens Drive near Malagor Fine Thai\, WF5 0NH \n1.00 – Door knocking in Wakefield. Meet at Labour HQ\, 20-22 Cheapside\, WF1 2TF. \n2.30 – Door knocking with Isabel Owen in Normanton\, Warmfield\, Kirkthorpe and Heath. Meet at Cypress Road and Dalefield Road\, WF6 1LL. \n4.00 – Door knocking with Usman Ali in Crofton\, Ryhill & Walton. Meet at Bedford Farm Court\, WF4 1AN. \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/wakefield-campaign-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220414T101515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T103141Z
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SUMMARY:North West Campaign Day - West Lancashire
DESCRIPTION:Campaigning  \n\n\n\n  \nThere will be a ‘North West Co-op campaign day’ in Ormskirk\, 2.30pm Thursday 21st April meeting at Eureka Pub\, 78 Halsall Lane\, Ormskirk\, L39 3AX. \n\n\nContact Chorley and West Lancashire Co-op Party Chair Nikki Hennessy 01695 423 872 or Secretary Gareth Dowling 07709 712 852 for further details. \nThe date will coincide with the all important Postal Vote drops\, so knocking up our Postal Voters across Ormskirk\, Aughton and Scarisbrick will be key. \nAcross Chorley and West Lancashire\, we have a strong lineup of co-operators standing for borough council elections. If you can support at all\, please get in touch. \n\nChorley Borough Council\n\n\nCllr Tommy Gray\, Euxton\nCllr June Molyneux\, Adlington and Anderton\n\n\nWest Lancashire Borough Council\n\n\nCllr Vickie Cummins\, Skelmersdale South\nCllr Gareth Dowling\, Knowsley Ward\nCllr Nikki Hennessy\, Derby Ward\nRob Molloy\, Aughton Park\nGeorge Olvier\, Scarisbrick
URL:https://party.coop/event/north-west-campaign-day-west-lancashire/
LOCATION:Eureka Pub\, 78 Halsall Lane\, Ormskirk\, L39 3AX\, 78 Halsall Lane\, Ormskirk\, L39 3AX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Day\nOn Thursday 5th May\, local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. \nOn Saturday 16th April we’ll be holding a campaign day to support our candidates in Newcastle upon Tyne. \nThere are three sessions taking place throughout the day\, and we will be breaking to have lunch. \n10.30 – Door knocking with Paula Holland in Ouseburn. Meet at the Old Library Car Park\, Heaton Park View. NE6 5BF \n12.30 – Break for lunch \n2.00 – Door knocking with Stella Postlethwaite in North Jesmond. Meet outside Waitrose\, 87-89 Osborne Road\, NE2 2AN \n4.30 – Door knocking with Laura Cummings in South Jesmond. Meet outside Willi’s Café\, 23-25 Clayton Road\, NE2 4RP \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/newcastle-campaign-day/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220322T115420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T172111Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live Rally – Launching our campaign for May's Local Government elections
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live Rally:\nLaunching our campaign for May’s Local Government elections\nWednesday 6 April at 7:30pm on Zoom\nThe Co-operative Party has nearly 1000 candidates standing for local government across the UK this May. \nJoin us on Zoom as we Rally for Co-operation and launch the Co-op Party’s 2022 campaign in advance of May’s local government elections. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAnneliese Dodds MP – Chair of the Labour Party;\nJim McMahon MP – Chair of the Co-operative Party;\nRokhsana Fiaz – Mayor of Newham;\nPhilip Glanville – Mayor of Hackney;\nCllr Denise Scott-McDonald – Royal Borough of Greenwich;\nJackie Jones – Wales Co-op Party.\n\nThis Co-operation Live Rally will be live captioned for greater access.
URL:https://party.coop/event/rallyLGelections2022
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220223T154454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T145907Z
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SUMMARY:North of England Regional Conference: Building Community Power
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nA Co-operative Party Regional Conference \nfor the North of England\nIn 2022\, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the North of England are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday 26 March from 2pm to 5pm. \nThe pandemic has shown that we respond to crisis with kindness – shown in the hundreds of mutual aid groups that have established\, in the way that community and co-operative businesses have stepped up to support those in need\, and in the way that people made huge sacrifices to limit the spread of the virus. As we rebuild from Covid-19\, we want to look at how we ensure this co-operation can live on. \nThe theme for this Conference is Building Community Power – how we can strengthen community wellbeing and resilience by examining how communities themselves can make a difference.  By empowering our communities we can actively involve them in the decisions that affect their lives. We will examine how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe programme\n14:00   Welcome address and introduction: \n\nKim McGuiness\, Lab & Co-op Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria\n\n14.15   Keynote address on the current work of a Metro Mayor + the Labour & Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and it’s influence in Westminster\, followed by Q&A: \n\nDan Jarvis\, Lab & Co-operative Mayor of South Yorkshire and MP for Barnsley Central.\n\n14.45   Building Community Power – hear from a series of speakers representing the breadth and diversity of community projects across our region as they share their learning and identify common principles that can be implemented on a wider basis.  Followed by Q&A: \n\nChair – Jo Platt\, former MP for Leigh\nMadhusudhan Roy – Regional Member Pioneer Manager – & Julie Lloyd  – Member Pioneer Co-ordinator \, The Co-op Group\nKay Johnson – Founder\, the Larder Lancashire\nClaudia Bowler – Chapel Street Studio & Bread and Roses Cafe co-ops\nGareth Nash\, Co-op Mutual Solutions\nCllr Clare Penny-Evans\, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Public Safety\, Newcastle City Councillor\n\n15.45   Co-op Party policy consultations for 2022 Members are are invited to join these workshops as we explore these important areas of policy in further detail: \n\nCllr Abigail Marshall-Katung\, NEC representative for the Yorkshire and Humber & Leeds City Councillor – chair.\n\nInternational development\, with: \n\nLouise Harbour – Field Organiser\, Aid Alliance\nAnna Geldred\, Labour Campaign for International Development Exec\n\n16.30   Health\, with: \n\nDebbi Shannon\, Link Psychology Co-operative\nEmma Back\, EqualCare Co-op\n\n17.15   Final words and thank yous \n\nGary Booth\, NEC representative for the North West\n\nRegister your interest in attending here:
URL:https://party.coop/event/regional22-north
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220223T160052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T150018Z
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SUMMARY:South West Regional Conference: Building Community Power
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nA Co-operative Party Regional Conference \nfor the South West region\nIn 2022\, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is once again holding a series of virtual Conferences across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the South West region are invited to take part in this online Zoom event on Saturday 26 March from 10am to 1pm. \nThe pandemic has shown that we respond to crisis with kindness – shown in the hundreds of mutual aid groups that have established\, in the way that community and co-operative businesses have stepped up to support those in need\, and in the way that people made huge sacrifices to limit the spread of the virus. As we rebuild from Covid-19\, we want to look at how we ensure this co-operation can live on. \nThe theme for this Conference is Building Community Power – how we can strengthen community wellbeing and resilience by examining how communities themselves can make a difference.  By empowering our communities we can actively involve them in the decisions that affect their lives. We will examine how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality and hunger to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe programme\n10:00    Keynote address on the current work of the Labour & Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and it’s influence in Westminster\, followed by Q&A: \n\nLuke Pollard MP\, Shadow Minister for the Armed Forces and MP for Plymouth\, Sutton and Devonport\n\n10.30    Spotlight on Local Government in the South West \n\nCllr Doina Cornell\, Leader of Stroud District Council\n\n10.40    Spotlight on MidCounties Co-operative Society \n\nPete Westall\, Chief Values Officer\, MidCounties Co-operative\n\n11.00    Building Community Power – hear from a series of speakers representing the breadth and diversity of community projects across our region as they share their learning and identify common principles that can be implemented on a wider basis\, followed by a Q&A.  Speakers include: \n\nJeff Turner\, Go-op\nCllr Yvonne Atkinson\, Devon County Council\nJohn Merritt\, Cooperative Development Worker\, Co-op Action Network\nChris Penberthy\, Plymouth City Council\n\n12.00    Co-op Party policy consultations for 2022 Members are are invited to join these workshops as we explore these important areas of policy in further detail: \n\nEmma Hoddinott\, Co-op Party Assistant General Secretary – chair.\n\nInternational development\, with: \n\nDr Nicola Bradbear – Director\, Bees for Development\nJonathan Wallcroft- Labour Campaign for International Development Exec\n\n12.30    Health\, with: \n\nChris Bain\, Chair Co-op Party Policy Sub-Committee & West Mids Healthwatch\n\n13.00    Final words and thank yous \n\nPat Juby\, NEC representative for the South West\n\nRegister your interest in attending here:
URL:https://party.coop/event/regional22-sw
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103521
CREATED:20220307T163854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T154010Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live – the Economic Crime Bill & Register of Overseas Entities
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nThe Economic Crime Bill & Register of Overseas Entities\nWednesday 23 March at 6.00pm on Zoom\nFor too long\, offshore companies have been able to buy up property in the UK without revealing their true owners – hollowing out communities and masking potential corruption.  The Economic Crime Bill is an important step in addressing the scourge of overseas tax evaders\, money launderers and criminals using the UK as a base for their economic crimes and one that\, given the devastating circumstances in Ukrine\, is sadly more important than ever. \nThis Zoom event will address the impact of the changes to the Register of Overseas Entities and how it will help unmask the real beneficiaries of ownership in the UK\, providing critical ownership transparency\, and could help fill the vacant buildings on our high streets\, hold landlords and investors to account\, and ensure a level playing field for UK businesses.  We call for the Government to close the loophole remaining in this legislation which allows overseas owners up to 6 months to comply with the new regulations\, giving oligarchs and criminals more than enough time to sell-up or find new ways of hiding their assets. \nSpeakers include Paul Monaghan\, Chief Executive of the Fair Tax Foundation and Seema Malhotra MP\, Shadow Minister for Business  Energy and Industrial Strategy \nThis online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/economiccrimebill2022
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T103522
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SUMMARY:Welsh Labour Conference: Co-operators in Power fringe event
DESCRIPTION:CO-OPERATORS IN POWER\nFringe Event at Welsh Labour Conference: Saturday 12th March – 5.30pm to 7pm\nin association with Wales Co-op Centre\nJoin the debate: How can Co-operators in government deliver solutions for Wales that share power and wealth?  Organised by the Welsh Co-operative Party and the Wales Co-operative Centre\, with: \n\nJulie James MS\, minister for climate change\nVaughan Gething MS\, minister for the Co-operative economy\nDerek Walker\, Chief Executive\, Wales Co-operative Centre\nJackie Jones\, Chair\, Wales Co-operative Party Council\n\nVenue: Padarn Room\, Venue Cymru \nTHIS EVENT IS HELD IN THE SECURE ZONE AND WILL BE OPEN ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE ACCREDITION PASSES FOR WALES LABOUR CONFERENCE 2022. \n  \nCydweithredwyr mewn Grym  \nGyda Julie James AS\, Y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd\nVaughan Gething AS\, Y Gweinidog yr Economi (gan gynnwys yr Economi Cydweithredol) \nDerek Walker\, Prif Weithredwr\, Canolfan Cydweithredol Cymru\nJackie Jones\, Cadeirydd\, Cyngor Plaid Gydweithredol Cymru \n Ymunwch a ni a byddwch yn rhan o’r drafodaeth: Sut gall Cydweithredwyr mewn grym ddarparu atebion i Gymru sy’n rhannu pŵer a chyfoeth? \n Wedi trefni gan Blaid Gydweithredol Cymru a Chanolfan Cydweithredol Cymru \n Ystafell Padarn\, Venue Cymru\nDydd Sadwrn\, 12fed Mawrth\, 5.30 – 7.00yp \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/2022-welshlab
LOCATION:Padarn Room\, Venue Cymru
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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