18th October 2019 Why we need to build on the success of co-operative housing in Wales Mike Hedges To put Britain’s lack of co-operative housing in perspective, there are more co-operative housing homes in Vancouver than the whole of Great Britain. With the shortage of affordable housing in Wales, we cannot afford to not take every possible opportunity to increase the number of properties available.
20th August 2019 Worker-owned taxi co-op set to ‘Drive’ change in Cardiff Karen Wilkie Company Board Secretary A new Cardiff taxi company with a difference – “Drive - Cardiff Taxis Co-operative” - is making headlines across the UK. This is not just another taxi company. The nine drivers who have come together to set up Drive as a worker-owned cooperative are shaking up the way taxi companies operate.
2nd August 2019 Vote #Alun4PCC to strengthen South Wales Police Sam Pritchard Chair of the Wales Council of the Co-operative Party
18th April 2019 Co-operative Group of AMs ramp-up Campaign for Food Justice in Wales James Butler Regional Organiser (East Midlands, West Midlands and South West) Let’s start from the basics: healthy, nutritious, and affordable food should be a right for everyone.
3rd April 2019 Food poverty in UK schools is unacceptable Caitlin Prowle Head of Political Affairs The United Kingdom is one of the richest countries on earth. Our economy consistently ranks in the top 10 for size and development, and our richest populations increased their wealth by £66 billion in the last year alone. Take a look inside our country’s classrooms however and you will find a very different story.
15th February 2019 Votes at 16 in Wales will strengthen our democracy – it’s time for Westminster to follow our lead James Cleverley Co-operative politics is about sharing power and giving a voice to ordinary people on the decisions that impact them. Wales is leading the way, with new legislation introduced to the Welsh Assembly this week to give 16- and 17-year-olds the vote - and it's time for Westminster to do the same.
12th February 2019 It’s time for a social care system that puts people at the heart of a service Caitlin Prowle Head of Political Affairs Social care co-operatives are providing a more empowering, responsive and caring service. The Welsh Government have introduced legislation to promote co-operative delivery models, and it's time for Westminster to follow suit to fix our broken care system.
17th September 2018 Modern Slavery Month of Action launched in Wales Jeff Cuthbert Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent On Saturday, Co-operative Party MPs, Assembly Members, councillors and members came together in Cardiff to make their pledges to help end Modern Slavery.