LGBT+ Co-operators at Annual Conference 2017 LGBT+ Co-operators is open for all LGBT+ members of the Co-operative Party. We aim to: Encourage LGBT+ people to become active members of the Co-operative Party Support the promotion of more LGBT+ candidates internally in the Co-operative Party and for public office at all levels Campaign for full legal and social equality for LGBT+ people Facilitate engagement between LGBT+ people in all parts of the co-operative movement to support appropriate practical and policy responses to the needs of LGBT+ communities Plymouth Pride 2017 We are developing a programme of support, training, development, campaigning and social activities. Please get in touch if you would like to help us or to become a member of the group email lgbt@party.coop, like our Facebook group or follow us on Twitter to join in the discussion. Find the Co-op Party’s policy document on Women & Equalities here. We held our 1st LGBT+ Co-operators Conference in November 2018 with great speakers and a good debate on the way forward for the group. An action plan will be available soon. Chris Penberthy was elected Chair and Jane Cameron was elected Secretary of the group. Events LGBT Co-operators conference 2018 We will be holding a fringe meeting on LGBT homelessness from 4-5pm at the Common Decency Spring Conference on Saturday 9 March in London. There will also be a social afterwards at the Strong Room Bar around the corner. More information will be announced soon!