Latest – Page 34 – Co-operative Party

Recent news

A force for good.

By Georgia Horsfall | 16th March 2023
Tags:

A third of all government spending goes on procurement. That’s why working alongside the Co-operative Party, I’m seeking to ensure we properly drive the power of procurement to support the public, get the best value for money, and drive-up standards through unleashing co-operatives.

three person pointing the silver laptop computer

Together, we can create a better future for young people in every single part of the UK.

By Georgia Horsfall | 16th March 2023
Tags: ,

Something must be done, and urgently. That’s why the announcement of a new partnership between the Co-operative Group and Barnardo’s to support 750,000 young people aged 10-25 years old is so welcomed by many young people.

a street sign on the side of a building

The Spring Budget was a missed opportunity to deliver for our communities and our economy.

By Georgia Horsfall | 15th March 2023
Tags: , , ,

It is a shame the Government have missed this opportunity with their Budget today. By growing the co-operative sector, harnessing community energy and delivering affordable childcare – we will be able to start building an economy which works for communities.

Party news

Statement on the Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

By Karen Wilkie | 10th July 2020
Tags: ,

Co-operative Party statement on the report of the inquiry into allegations of child sexual abuse in Westminster.

Co-operative Party: the publication of the IICSA report

By gobrien | 25th February 2020
Tags:

In relation to today’s publication of the IICSA report: the Co-operative Party has a clear safeguarding policy available within our Rule Book, which is linked to on every page of our website. You can read the full safeguarding policy here. Our updated safeguarding policy was published in October 2018 and has since been available online

Scottish Co-operative Party Nominates Jackie Baillie MSP for Scottish Labour Deputy Leader

By Richard McCready | 13th February 2020
Tags: ,

After balloting our members, the Scottish Co-operative Party has nominated Jackie Baillie MSP for the post of Scottish Labour Party Deputy Leader. Jackie Baillie has been a strong supporter of the co-operative ideal in the Scottish Parliament.

Welsh news

green and white tractor on green grass field during daytime

The devastating effect of rural crime on farmers

By gobrien | 11th July 2023
Tags: , , ,

The more that police, farming unions, the agricultural community, and residents of rural areas work together to stop rural and wildlife crime, the more effective we will be – and the sooner we can help put an end to these types of offences.

Food and co-operation – at the very heart of Fairtrade

By Georgia Horsfall | 7th March 2023
Tags: , , ,

Supporting Fairtrade makes a real difference. It means extra income, power and support for those communities and producers, and it helps protect the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet.

Making a Difference with Welsh Government on Employee Ownership

By Georgia Horsfall | 8th February 2023
Tags: ,

How refreshing it always is when we have a Government committed to co-operation in values and in action. It means that when we as co-operators push the case for co-operation, we have Ministers who open the door to do more.