Recent news Fair trade nation status is more than a title; it is a commitment to social justice, sustainability and global solidarity By Richard McCready | 9th April 2025 Tags: Blog There was a debate in the Scottish Parliament this week to mark Scotland retaining its status as a Fair Trade Nation. Colin Smyth MSP is the Convener of the Cross-Party group on Fair Trade in the Scottish Parliament and shares his thoughts on this award for Scotland and the importance of the wider co-operative movement to Fairtrade. How mutual financial services could support SMEs to grow across all UK regions By bethanycheshire | 9th April 2025 Tags: Blog The decentralised, relationship-based model of these mutual financial institutions allows them to stay more connected to the communities they serve. Land reform must empower communities By bethanycheshire | 7th April 2025 Tags: Blog, the Scottish Co-operative Party The purpose of land reform is to empower communities, build economies and retain populations. Those things impact service provision, national and community wealth and the sustainability of the Gaelic language. « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 402 Next » Load More Party news Statement on the Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse By Karen Wilkie | 10th July 2020 Tags: Party News, Westminster 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: Party News 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 […] Scottish Co-operative Party Nominates Jackie Baillie MSP for Scottish Labour Deputy Leader By Richard McCready | 13th February 2020 Tags: Party News, the Scottish Co-operative Party 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. 1 2 3 … 21 Next » Load More Welsh news New Opportunities for Welsh Co-operation – Huw Lewis Looks Forward By emurray | 29th August 2024 Tags: Blog, Wales Co-operative Party Our Political and Membership Officer for Wales, Huw Lewis looks ahead as the Welsh Co-operative Party begins the policy work leading to elections in 2026 A small paragraph that packs a punch By bethanycheshire | 19th July 2024 Tags: Blog, Wales Co-operative Party There is a renewed commitment to our work and a lot of enthusiasm for co-operation in Wales. However, there is still much to do ahead The devastating effect of rural crime on farmers By gobrien | 11th July 2023 Tags: Blog, Public Services, Energy and Environment, Wales Co-operative Party 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. 1 2 3 … 17 Next » Load More Contents