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23 May '12

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Global NewsInstantaneous Democracy

Author:Hugh As a registered charity it is not our place to comment directly  on the results of the Holyrood election or the party politics involved.  However, as an ...

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Global NewsParties unite in praise of the Weavers

First Minister Alex Salmond and leading representatives of all Scotland’s main political parties have come together to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Fenwick ...

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United KingdomFenwick set to mark big day

A number of well-known Co-operative Movement figures are set to attend celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Fenwick Weavers Society in the Ayrshire village on March 14th.

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United KingdomActivist bids for MSP role

Co-operative activist Kevin Hutchens has been selected to stand as Labour candidate for Angus North and the Mearns in the Scottish Parliament elections on May 5th.

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Global News'I was never meant to win, but I did' '” George Foulkes

When George Foulkes agreed to stand as an MSP for the Lothian region in 2006, political fate had a surprise in store for him.

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Global NewsQuick Questions with Willie Coffey

Under the spotlight: Willie Coffey Co-op Connection: Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun and founder of the cross-party group on ...

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United KingdomRhona's Pioneering role in Scottish politics

Rhona Brankin’s family ties are firmly aligned with the Co-operative Movement right back to the Rochdale Pioneers — and that’s one of the reasons why she will ...

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Global NewsMSPs salute Co-op business model

The benefits of the co-operative business model were emphasised by two leading MSPs at a reception in the Scottish Parliament to mark Co-operatives Fortnight.

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United KingdomLaunch of cross-party credit union group

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Global NewsMSP says Alex Salmond is 'Margaret Thatcher in a kilt'

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been branded as “Margaret Thatcher in a kilt” by Labour/Co-op MSP Helen Eadie, who told the recent Co-op Party conference that leading Tories in Scotland have regular meetings with an SNP minister.

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