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From Plymouth to Preston, a new approach can save our struggling high streets.

By Georgia Horsfall | 18th April 2024
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Without a change of approach, our high streets will continue to decline. This is an unacceptable situation which will damage our social fabric. The Co-operative Party believe community ownership and community-led regeneration can provide solutions to the challenges high streets face.

Out on the wiley, windy moors: The power of community ownership and how its saved the legacy of the Brontë Sisters.

By Georgia Horsfall | 15th April 2024
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When the humble terraced house in West Yorkshire where the three famous sisters were born was at risk of closure, its survival was essential. Thankfully, through the power of community ownership the starting point for many of the world’s greatest stories has now been saved.  

How we saved our club’s football ground through community ownership.

By Georgia Horsfall | 12th April 2024
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The Iron Trust successfully applied for an ACV (Asset of Community Value) on Glanford Park, the home of Scunthorpe United FC in 2021.

Party news

Statement on the Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

By Karen Wilkie | 10th July 2020
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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
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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
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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

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Let’s talk co-operative.

By Georgia Horsfall | 10th March 2022
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Co-operative policies and principles are what we need right now and make a positive difference to the lives of everyone in our community.

I’m excited about all we can achieve with our team in Wales

By shanikamahendran | 10th August 2021
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I’ve just started as the Political and Membership Officer for Wales at the Co-operative Party, and I know I have amongst fellow Co-op Party members, the very best of company in getting things done.

Co-operation is at the core of the Welsh Government

By shanikamahendran | 18th June 2021
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Recent weeks have seen our largest ever group of Members of the Senedd elected, many appointed to the Cabinet, and a strong commitment to co-operation in the Welsh Government’s ‘Programme for Government’.