England

Bringing co-operation home

David Drew

Labour & Co-operative MP for Stroud and Shadow Minister for Farming and Rural Affairs

14^th June 2018

In the current parliament, once we cut through the Gordian knot of Brexit, real progress could be accomplished if we as co-operators can organise effectively.

Tenant fees are out of control – I’ll work with renters to deliver a better deal

Lloyd Russell-Moyle

Labour & Co-operative MP for Brighton Kemptown

23^rd May 2018

While it’s right that we tackle unfair lettings fees, the Government’s new bill doesn’t go far enough to protect private renters.

‘Too young to be a candidate’? On the campaign trail with Co-operative Party Youth in Reading

Caitlin Prowle

Youth Organiser

27^th April 2018

With less than a week to go until local elections in England, the Party's Youth Development Officer Caitlin Prowle caught up with one of the Party's younger 545 candidates, to find out more about his aspirations for the area, and the role of co-operative ideas in his politics.

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Dan Jarvis publishes plans for a ‘Co‑operative Community’ in South Yorkshire

Anna Birley

Policy Officer

20^th April 2018

Labour & Co-operative candidate for the Sheffield City Region Dan Jarvis MP has launched his election manifesto—with co-operative ideas championed by the Co-operative Party playing a central role.

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In these local government elections, co‑operative ideas are coming to the fore

Emma Hoddinott

Local Government Officer

11^th April 2018

Across England, the Co-operative Party's 543 local council and mayoral candidates are 'Being The Difference' by championing co-operative solutions to the issues their communities face.

March 2018

Blog

Tackling Modern Slavery shows how the Co-op can work with the Co-operative Party to be a powerful force for change

Hazel Blears

Member Nominated Director, The Co-op

25^th March 2018

The Co-op was founded out of a burning desire to banish social injustice 150 years ago. It is these same values that are at the heart of our work to put an end to the scourge of modern day slavery.

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Apprenticeships must deliver a future for young people and our economy, not just headlines for the Government

Tom Hayes

Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward

5^th March 2018

At the very time when it has never been more important for Britain to invest in the skills of young people and businesses, the Government have introduced a scheme which sets back both the quality and quantity of apprenticeships on offer.

February 2018

Party News

Co-operative Conversation at the Co-operative Party’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Stokesley

Eileen Driver

12^th February 2018

A roomful of Stokesley people joined in the Co-operative Party celebration with cake, coffee and conversation with Co-operative & Labour MP for York Central, Rachael Maskell.

January 2018

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Government plans put hundreds of community bus services at risk, MPs warn

Anna Heard

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

8^th January 2018

Upcoming changes in Department for Transport regulation could put an end to dozens of community-run bus services, a report by the Transport Select Committee has found

October 2017

Blog

A Co-operative History, Strong Roots – Celebrating the Party’s Centenary at Beamish Museum, County Durham

Co-operative Party

20^th October 2017

On Saturday, the North East & North Cumbria Co-operative Party held a special Centenary event at Beamish Museum - organisers Bala Nair and John Creaby report on how it went

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Social tenants have been ignored for too long – it’s time for Theresa May to bring back the National Tenant Voice

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

4^th October 2017

The Co-operative Party has written to Prime Minister calling for her to re-establish the National Tenant Voice organisation that was disbanded by the Coalition Government in which she served.

August 2017

Blog

Transport’s unsung heroes could be taken off the road by red tape

Joe Fortune

National Political and Policy Manager

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

4^th August 2017

Tens of thousands of vulnerable people rely on the unsung heroes of community transport. But changes in regulation could take them off the road for good.

March 2017

Blog

Trickle down economics is dead, and community wealth is replacing it.

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

Emma Hoddinott

Local Government Officer

23^rd March 2017

Over the past week, we've welcomed Ted Howard, founder of the Democracy Collaborative, to the UK to learn more about a model which is making policy makers across the political spectrum in the US sit up and take notice, and seeing what the lessons might be for communities the UK.

January 2017

Blog

Campaign win: all aboard the People’s Bus Service in Witney

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

30^th January 2017

After a year of work by local Labour & Co-operative councillors to save local bus services for the community, the People’s Bus service in Witney carries its first passengers today

November 2016

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Small businesses in Europe work together to access finance and share risk – why shouldn’t those in the UK?

Virginia Doherty

11^th November 2016

Too often, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to access the finance they need to grow. But in Europe, mutual guarantee societies provide a solution we can learn from.

September 2016

Blog

Our privatised care system treats its workers like dirt – it’s time to put carers at the heart of caring

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

14^th September 2016

It's time to end a shameful chapter in which those closest to us – and the people we trust to care for them – are treated as objects of profit.

Blog

Time for an ‘ownership revolution’ in social care

Co-operative Party

10^th September 2016

The Co-operative Party today calls for an ownership revolution in the social care sector, with carers, those who receive care, and their families represented on the company Boards of private social care providers, and given the right to own their firm when it changes hands.

July 2016

Blog

It’s time to give passengers legal powers to stand up to big bus companies

Joe Fortune

National Political and Policy Manager

28^th July 2016

Bus routes can be just as much the lifeblood of communities as pubs, post offices and playing fields - so why shouldn't local people have the same powers to protect them?

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The FA receives £30m of our money. Isn’t it time we had some say in English football’s governing body?

James Scott

28^th July 2016

With the Government demanding long-overdue reform of the FA, it's clear that the Game can only thrive with fans at its heart

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Putting passengers back into the buses bill

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

6^th July 2016

A voice for passengers is missing from the Government's Bus Services Bill. Co-operative Peers are working to put it back in.

March 2016

Blog

Tory cuts to bus services in Cameron’s backyard are leaving people stuck at home – but this community is fighting back.

Ben West

Communications & Digital Officer

9^th March 2016

Faced with cuts to their local bus service, residents in David Cameron's constituency of Witney are working to create a co-operative-based alternative.

February 2016

Blog

Poor communities are being taken for a ride by our transport system

Andrew Raimondi

4^th February 2016

Over the past 20 years, the richest 10% have had their transport subsidised 4 times more than the poorest 10%. And yet it's the poorest who rely on public transport most.