Quick Links Collapse Update my member details Set up a regular donation Make a one-off donation Renew my membership Visit the Campaign Shop Candidate Programme Attend an online event Join or trade with a co-op Find my local branch Equalities Networks Order a replacement membership card Co-operative Party NEC Sign up for The Buzz Officers Newsletter Contact the Co-operative Party FAQs Get campaign updates from us on WhatsApp Be the first to receive our urgent campaign alerts and more by signing up to receive updates from us on WhatsApp. Join the Hive Candidate Development Programme Whether you have been selected already or thinking about putting yourself forward, join our Co-operative Candidate Development Programme and start your journey to representing the Co-operative Party. Read more Party news Fair trade nation status is more than a title; it is a commitment to social justice, sustainability and global solidarity 9th April 2025 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 9th April 2025 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 7th April 2025 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. GB Energy First Projects Announcement 4th April 2025 GB Energy will be pivotal in the delivery of the Local Power Plan (LPP) – a key part of Labour’s climate mission. The LPP represents the largest Government commitment to community energy expansion in British history – with the ambition of generating 8GW of new energy – equivalent to 3 new nuclear power stations. Key campaigns End the Leasehold Scandal The Government have u-turned on their promise to abolish the feudal system of leasehold, leaving millions in limbo. Join our campaign to end the leasehold scandal, back commonhold and ensure everyone has a say over the place they call home. Join the campaign Growing the co-operative sector We want to build a fairer, greener, more democratic economy by growing the number of co-ops in every sector. But this won't happen by accident – we need to keep making the case for co-ops and their role in our economy. Add your name to our campaign to double the size of the co-operative sector. Join the campaign Supporting Healthy Start The NHS Healthy Start scheme provides fruit, veg and infant formula for the babies and children who need it most. But with food and formula prices rising, an £8.50 voucher now doesn't even cover the cost of a single tin of most formulas. Sign our petition calling on the Government to increase the value of Healthy Start vouchers so that no child goes hungry. Join the campaign Join the campaign Join the campaign Join the campaign Latest publications Contents