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23 May '12

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United KingdomScottish parliament launch of Year of Co-op

Diarmuid On 9 February 2012, the UN International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) was launched at the magnificent (and slightly odd) Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh. ...

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United KingdomWatch the launch of the International Year of Cooperatives in Scotland

Scotland's Finance Minister John Swinney, representing the First Minister Alex Salmond, lays out his vision for co-operation in Scotland's economy.

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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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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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Global NewsDon't be conned by coalition, says MP

Labour/Co-op MP and MSP Cathy Jamieson has urged co-operators to treat overtures by coalition politicians towards the Movement with scepticism.

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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 KingdomScottish Government supports 'Bank on Owen' campaign

Scotland's Government has put its support behind a campaign for Robert Owen to appear on Scottish bank notes.

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