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MPs call on Treasury minister to support the co-op economy in Westminster debate

Members from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the work of co-ops and looked at…

MPs to debate role of co-ops in the UK economy

The debate, scheduled for 14 December, was proposed by Conservative MP Steve Baker following lobbying efforts…

Tony Blair’s rush for power left co-ops out in the cold, argues new study

Dr Rita Rhodes reviews a critical history of the rise of New Labour, which points to…

Co-op Group welcomes move to include store workers in crime bill

The Group is among players in the co-op movement campaigning for action amid soaring levels of…

How member nominated directors help steer the Co-op Group

With nominations open for the next round of elections, we speak to one of the current…

Agri co-ops react to EU vote on the Farm to Fork Strategy

Copa-Cogeca argues the strategy lacks the 'clear roadmap' and new tools to implement the changes

US credit unions raise concerns over proposed tax information reporting regime

The move is an attempt to crack down on tax avoidance while generating funds for the…

Co-op movement calls for local empowerment in response to Rishi Sunak’s budget

Sector bodies welcomed some spending commitments but branded the statement a missed opportunity in terms of…

‘Politics is about choices’: Co-op Party MPs at Labour conference

'While we are proud of our different traditions, we are clear about our shared ambitions'

‘We are the doers and the makers’: Co-op Party celebrates community power

Devolution, decarbonisation and community wealth building were under discussion at the Party's interactive online conference

Co-operative Party Conference: policy debates and campaign workshops

Saving the high streets, alternative models of social care, community-level climate action and the mutualisation of…

Impact conference explores the co-operative identity

The co-op movement can help deliver the positive change the world is calling for – but how…