Must-read 6 Steps to Build Community WealthUsing what we already have to generate local economic growth co-operatively
10th January 2017 It’s time to enable small businesses to work together to get a better deal from banks. Christina Rees Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Small and medium-sized businesses are the cornerstone of the UK economy. Enabling them to support one another via mutual guarantee societies will ensure we all benefit from the jobs and investment they create.
13th December 2016 Germany has thousands of banks. The UK has just five, and it’s strangling our economy. Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer On a recent trip to Germany, we saw the difference a diverse, public-driven banking system can make. Now this week Co-operative MPs have been working to bring these approaches to the UK.
24th November 2016 A global race to the bottom is avoidable – together we have the power to re-write the rules Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward Inequality is neither inevitable nor irreversible. We co-operators have the power to change course and rewrite the rules.
21st November 2016 May’s u-turn on employee representation a missed opportunity to boost economy James Scott At her speech at the CBI, the Prime Minister appeared to suggest that a push for employees on company boards would threaten growth. Far from it - the business case for employee representation is clear.
18th November 2016 A future economy built on low-paid, insecure work isn’t inevitable – it’s a choice. Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer The Pensions Secretary may be 'excited' by an economy based on insecure employment and low wages - but the co-operative movement shows another future is possible.
11th November 2016 Small businesses in Europe work together to access finance and share risk – why shouldn’t those in the UK? Virginia Doherty Too often, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to access the finance they need to grow. But in Europe, mutual guarantee societies provide a solution we can learn from.
24th October 2016 Inequality is a choice – and overcoming it means rewriting the rules by which businesses operate Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward The Prime Minister's proposals for employees on company boards is welcome - but if we're serious about tackling inequality, reforms to corporate governance must go much further
3rd August 2016 Co-op councillors demand suppliers pay their fair share of tax Emma Hoddinott Local Government Officer Co-operative councillors in Salford and Durham tighten procurement rules to ensure suppliers are transparent in their tax affairs
27th July 2016 An alternative to BHS-style capitalism isn’t just a dream. It’s out there, and it works. Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer The Co-op CEO has written to the Times newspaper making the case for the co-operative alternative
5th July 2016 Co-operative MPs tell government to back mutual solution to financial exclusion Co-operative Party As traditional banks abandon many of our poorest communities, Co-operative MPs have called for financial mutuals such as building societies and credit unions to take their place.
14th April 2016 Co-operative Party first political party to be awarded Fair Tax Mark Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary The Co-operative Party has received a clean bill of health in its tax affairs, becoming the first political party in the UK to be awarded the Fair Tax mark for tax transparency.
18th March 2016 Only 1 in 10 young people feel business is on their side – The Co-operative Group is working to change that Gavin Shuker This National Apprenticeships Week, a report by the Co-operative Group is bringing the opinions and voices of young people into the conversation.
16th March 2016 Co-operative Party Budget Response Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary The Chancellor's budget is a failed opportunity to drive up productivity and to create an economy where the proceeds of hard work are shared
1st February 2016 Employee involvement can drive up wages – and make us more productive too Joe DromeyJoe Dromey is Head of Policy and Research at the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) After a fortnight in which the Party's proposals on employee ownership have hit the headlines, a report released today shows that involving employees can deliver wider economic benefits.
28th January 2016 #Neweconomy hits the headlines Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer A recap of a fortnight in which the Party's vision for a #neweconomy has hit the headlines
26th January 2016 Gareth Thomas outlines Co-operative vision for the economy in speech in Parliament Gareth Thomas Shadow Minister for International Trade Co-operative Party Chair Gareth Thomas outlines Co-operative Party proposals on profit sharing, employee ownership and Board representation in a speech to the House of Commons.
25th January 2016 Public back plan to force companies to share profits with employees Co-operative Party Poll shows 76% of public believe large employers should be required to share profits with staff.
25th January 2016 Public back plan to force companies to share profits with employees Co-operative Party Poll shows 76% of public believe large employers should be required to share profits with staff, following proposals championed by the Co-operative Party
21st January 2016 John McDonnell Speech at Co-op Ways Forward Conference Co-operative Party Full text of the Shadow Chancellor's speech to the Co-operative Ways Forward Conference, which was sponsored by the Co-operative Party.
19th January 2016 Co-operators call for mutual ownership of land Richard McCready Political Officer This week in the Scottish Parliament, Co-operative MSPs Johann Lamont, Claudia Beamish and Sarah Boyack will call on the Scottish Government to promote the mutual ownership of land.
13th October 2015 Co-operative solutions for the Precariat Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary Co-operatives are enabling the growing numbers of self-employed workers to share costs, demand fairness and increase job security.
13th February 2015 British Public backs Co-operative Party call to build a ‘John Lewis’ Economy Co-operative Party
9th February 2015 Ed Miliband backs Co-op Party call for employee buy-outs Co-operative Party Ed Miliband has promised a new era of employee ownership which will give working people a bigger voice in how businesses are run.
26th June 2014 The Welsh Government commits to supporting the co-operative economy Karen Wilkie Deputy General Secretary & Company Board Secretary By accepting the recommendations of the Wales Co-operative & Mutuals Commission, the Welsh government is showing a real commitment to a fair, sustainable economy
30th May 2014 Helping credit unions beat the Market Joe Goldberg In Haringey, we are helping credit unions do what they do best – beating payday lenders at their own game
28th February 2014 Leading the way on fair tax Paul Monaghan Chief Executive of Fair Tax Mark The scandal of corporate tax avoidance is now a key issue for consumers. And with the launch of the Fair Tax Mark, Co-operatives are leading the way.
25th February 2014 Getting Added Value for the Public Purse James Kelly In Scotland, we're fighting to make sure that taxpayer's money delivers the maximum benefit for local communities and workers.
19th December 2013 Consumers need a single consumer champion Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary The Government's announcement on 'super complaints' is welcome, but consumers need it to go much further
19th December 2013 Kezia Dugdale highlights dangers of debt this Christmas Co-operative Party Co-operative Party MSP joined by Santa and the Citizens Advice Bureau at debate on regulation of payday lenders
17th October 2013 Your victory on Payday Lenders Claire McCarthy Former General Secretary Ed Miliband's announcement of plans for a levy on payday lenders is a victory for Co-operative Party activists across the country.
Policy paper: an economy where wealth and power are sharedPolicy paper drawing on members' submissions, which forms the basis of policy debate 2 at 2018 Annual Conference