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Candidate Development Programme

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Colin Smyth MSP and representatives from Scottish Fair Trade holding a banner that says Fair Trade Nation ScotlandScotland

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.

man in white dress shirt and blue denim jeans sitting on white and black solar panel

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.

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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.

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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.

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