Featured 6 Steps to Build Community WealthUsing what we already have to generate local economic growth co-operatively
28th June 2023 If the Scottish Government is serious about its commitment on employee ownership, we cannot keep waiting for action. Claire Baker MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
23rd June 2023 It is our favourite time of year again, Co-operatives Fortnight! Paul Sweeney MSP MSP for Glasgow As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
30th May 2023 In Wales, supported by the Welsh Government the co-operative movement is going from strength to strength. Stephen Doughty MP Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
18th April 2023 I’m honoured to be elected as one of the first Labour and Co-operative councillors this election cycle. Cllr Meg Birchall Labour and Co-operative Councillor for Delph Ward on Saddleworth Parish Council As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
24th March 2023 How we’re promoting co-operative values in Hackney Philip Glanville Mayor of Hackney As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
17th March 2023 It’s time to unleash the power of co-operatives and mutuals. Tulip Siddiq MP Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Shadow City Minister) As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
15th March 2023 The Spring Budget was a missed opportunity to deliver for our communities and our economy. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
8th February 2023 The ownership of our local Pub is under threat – so together, we’re working to save it. James Murray MP Parliamentary Secretary (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury) for HM Treasury As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.
17th November 2022 The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity to provide certainty to communities, businesses and co-operatives. Georgia Horsfall As a Co-operative Party MSP, I am clear that the benefits of employee-ownership and co-operative models of businesses for employees, organisations and their communities are worth pursuing – including better resilience, improved productivity, inclusion and innovation, alongside wellbeing and fair work improvements.