6th September 2021 Our broken social care system needs both fairer funding and fairer models Anna Birley We need wider reform of the sector so that the needs of the staff and service users come before profits – simply increasing funds without proper reform will not provide a fairer and more sustainable sector in the long-term.
11th May 2021 Requiring photographic ID to vote is an equalities issue Chantal Lee Equalities Officer The new law announced in today's Queen's Speech requiring voters to show photographic ID is a backwards step for democracy, making it harder for people of colour, the elderly, students and people with disabilities to vote.
26th April 2019 Reaching consensus in tackling climate change through Citizens Assemblies Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward and Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford Building on the Co-operative Party’s longstanding commitment to action on climate change and our belief that we can achieve more for our environment when working co-operatively than we can alone, I’m pleased to be outlining plans for a Citizens Assembly for dealing with our climate crisis.
26th February 2019 Islington Council takes concerted action to combat modern slavery Cllr Andy Hull Publishing an annual report on progress is one of the ten requirements of the Charter and an important way to ensure that its signatories are publicly accountable for honouring the commitments they have made.
23rd January 2019 Community wealth building is coming to London Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs)
5th December 2018 The case for reforming private renting Caitlin Prowle Head of Political Affairs Based on conversations with Britain's growing army of private renters, IPPR's latest report is a timely reminder of the scale of the crisis—one that co‑operative solutions can play a key role in solving.
8th October 2018 We need to work together to keep shop workers safe Emily Spurrell Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside Police, businesses and many other agencies need to work together to tackle offenders and keep workers safe. And we need a properly funded police service so shop workers get the right response, when they need it.
27th September 2018 Academic or vocational learning—why not both? Emma Hoddinott Assistant General Secretary (Representation & Political Affairs) Young people will need a mix of academic and vocational skills to thrive in the workplace of the future. The co-operative movement is taking the first step towards making it happen.
30th July 2018 Andy Burnham announces Co-operative Commission to ensure Manchester ‘the most co-operative’ region of UK benwest Labour & Co-operative Mayor announces the launch of a Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission to be delivered in partnership with the Co-operative Party.
In our interests: building an economy for allWith contributions by Marc Stears, Ruth Yeoman, Tom Watson MP, Mathew Lawrence, Reema Patel and Tony Greenham, Jennifer Tankard, Baroness Dianne Hayter, Richard Murphy, Cliff Mills, Richard Pennycook, and Ed Mayo.