7th March 2017 The Government says it’s serious about giving back control. Here’s how they can prove it. Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer A year ago, Theresa May pledged to build a ‘country that works for everyone’. This Wednesday, the government will present its final Budget before we formally begin the process of leaving the EU. It’s more urgent than ever that the government uses this budget to build a fairer, more united Britain.
17th February 2017 John McDonnell pledges funding for a new generation of ‘co-operatively owned’ Ubers and AirBnBs benwest Platform apps like Uber and Airbnb should be owned co-operatively by their employees and users, the Shadow Chancellor argued today, pledging to unlock new sources of funding for their development.
10th January 2017 It’s time to enable small businesses to work together to get a better deal from banks. Christina Rees Small and medium-sized businesses are the cornerstone of the UK economy. Enabling them to support one another via mutual guarantee societies will ensure we all benefit from the jobs and investment they create.
21st November 2016 May’s u-turn on employee representation a missed opportunity to boost economy James Scott At her speech at the CBI, the Prime Minister appeared to suggest that a push for employees on company boards would threaten growth. Far from it - the business case for employee representation is clear.
7th November 2016 To double the size of the co-operative economy, we need to clear the roadblocks that stand in the way benwest A Bill to be introduced by Labour & Co-operative MPs tomorrow aims to cut back red tape and bring regulation of co-ops in line with other types of businesses
25th October 2016 Update: government challenged to change the law to give communities power over buses benwest The government has been challenged in the House of Lords to give communities new legal powers over bus services in their areas, including new rights over routes at risk of closure.
18th October 2016 The Government says it wants to encourage more of us to save – credit unions must be part of the solution Archived: Ben West Communications & Digital Officer Help to Save is a huge opportunity to further support and expand credit unions - and Co-operative MPs are working to ensure they're included in the Government's plans
29th September 2016 Speech by Gareth Thomas MP to Labour Party Conference in Liverpool benwest Video and full text of Co-operative Party Chair Gareth Thomas MPs' fraternal greetings speech to Labour Party 2016 Annual Conference in Liverpool
31st August 2016 Remembering Ken Purchase MP Adrian Bailey Adrian Bailey shares his memories of former Labour & Co-operative MP Ken Purchase, whose death was announced on Sunday
A co-operative plan for a Britain where power and wealth are sharedThe Co-operative Party's policy platform in advance of the 2017 General Election