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The Windrush Narrative

By bethanycheshire | 22nd June 2025
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Black communities have not only survived but thrived as a result of pooling resources, community support and networking. However, for the political classes they have been used, along with other minority groups, as the means to gain kudos by restricting immigration.

Why rebuilding social clubs is vital to community empowerment

By bethanycheshire | 13th June 2025
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In an era marked by political alienation and social fragmentation, clubs offer grounded, face-to-face environments for building trust and civic engagement.

Fair Tax Week 2025

By bethanycheshire | 13th June 2025
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Labour & Co-op-led local councils has shown what’s possible in local government. Across the UK, councils have stepped up by signing the Councils for Fair Tax Declaration.

Party news

Long read: proposals for a new public banking ecosystem

By Anna Birley | 3rd April 2019
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A new report came out this week with detailed proposals for a transition to a banking ecosystem that puts the public interest first. Our Policy Officer, Anna Birley, shares some highlights from the report.

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Remembering Dr Jim Arnold – Preserver of New Lanark

By Richard McCready | 28th March 2019
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Claudia Beamish MSP and Ged Killen MP have tabled motions to the Scottish Parliament and Westminster Parliament respectively to mark the passing of Dr Jim Arnold, former director of the New Lanark Trust and responsible for preserving the hugely important New Lanark site.

Iain Macdonald, trustee of the New Lanark Heritage Trust and former Secretary General of the International Co-operative Alliance, has contributed the following obituary.

PM Theresa May, take action on modern slavery in hand car washes

By benwest | 26th March 2019
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Today Labour and Co-operative MPs, London AMs, Police and Crime Commissioners, Council Leaders, and City Mayors have sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging action on the compulsory licensing of car washes.

Welsh news

New Opportunities for Welsh Co-operation – Huw Lewis Looks Forward

By emurray | 29th August 2024
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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
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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

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The devastating effect of rural crime on farmers

By gobrien | 11th July 2023
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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.

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