13th September 2021 The “Ghosted Generation” need to be brought out of the shadows Georgia Horsfall Communications Assistant Young people have been among some of the hardest hit by the effects of the pandemic, both socially and economically - any recovery plan needs to have young people's interests and worries in mind.
1st March 2021 Young voters in Wales like me are ready to have their voice heard Poppy Stowell-Evans Youth Climate Ambassador for Wales, Newport Youth Council and Newport East CLP Youth Officer As a 16 year old in Wales, I’ll be a first time voter this May. This is a prospect I find incredibly exciting - and I hope decision makers will value the youth voice with the gravity it deserves.
10th July 2020 Staying connected has never been more important to young people Marian Craig Olivia Fletcher The young people we spoke to all agreed on one thing – from buses to broadband, young people in our communities are being left behind.
2nd July 2020 We must guarantee support for young people with a disability in the transition to adulthood Johann Lamont Chair, Co-operative Party Scottish Parliament Group
8th May 2020 Childcare workers are everyday heroes – and they need more Government support Tulip Siddiq Shadow Minister for Early Years Government inaction has already put the childcare sector under unnecessary strain – proper engagement on how we move forward with the sector is now essential.
11th November 2019 The Co-operative Party’s message is clear – young people cannot be forgotten. Olivia Fletcher For too long, the needs of young people have been pushed to the bottom of the political agenda. The Co-operative Party is changing that.
25th October 2019 The solution to poor quality student housing: co-operation Ian Hayes Policy Intern This month Student Co-op Homes have launched a share offer to radically change the face of student housing for the better.
3rd April 2019 Food poverty in UK schools is unacceptable Caitlin Prowle The United Kingdom is one of the richest countries on earth. Our economy consistently ranks in the top 10 for size and development, and our richest populations increased their wealth by £66 billion in the last year alone. Take a look inside our country’s classrooms however and you will find a very different story.
15th February 2019 Votes at 16 in Wales will strengthen our democracy – it’s time for Westminster to follow our lead James Cleverley Co-operative politics is about sharing power and giving a voice to ordinary people on the decisions that impact them. Wales is leading the way, with new legislation introduced to the Welsh Assembly this week to give 16- and 17-year-olds the vote - and it's time for Westminster to do the same.
12th February 2019 A co-operative future for childcare Tracy Brabin Metro Mayor for West Yorkshire Shadow Early Years Minister Tracy Brabin has been exploring co-operative approaches to creating more affordable, inclusive and accountable childcare provision
16th October 2018 Conference 2018 – the youth perspective Caitlin Prowle Another Co-op Party Conference has come and gone, but we all left Bristol bursting with ideas and ambitions. Young people in particular were left with plenty to think about.
3rd November 2017 Co-operative Party Youth Back Votes at 16 Stephen Barry-Stanners Regional Organiser for Yorkshire & Humber and the North East Thomas Renhard Today Parliament will debate a Bill tabled by Labour & Co-operative MP Jim McMahon, which could see an end to the block on votes for 16 and 17 year-olds. Here, two members of the Co-operative Party Youth Committee share their thoughts on the Bill.
1st November 2016 Students don’t need landlords. With your help we can break the cycle of soaring rents and poor-quality accommodation Scott Jennings The time has come to create a national body for student housing co-operatives. With your help, we can make it happen.
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 July 2015 Archived: Campaigns Intern with Co-operative Party Youth Shane Brogan Membership Manager
19th June 2015 Nominations open for National Youth Committee Shane Brogan Membership Manager Play your part and help our work in engaging a new generation in politics and co-ops
9th September 2009 SureStart Millmead: a mutual model story for Labour’s great achievement Frances Rehal
A co-operative plan for a Britain where power and wealth are sharedThe Co-operative Party's policy platform in advance of the 2017 General Election