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The Co-op Party: A political manifestation of radical roots

This month’s dip into the co-op archives looks at the foundation of the Co-operative Party

Labour/Co-op MP Louise Ellman quits Labour over anti-semitism row

Under Co-op Party rules, she can remain a member but is no longer eligible to represent…

Queen’s Speech ignores needs of co-op movement, says MP

Co-op Party MP Gareth Thomas made the remarks during the House of Commons debate on the…

Co-op Party pledges to fight for a fairer economy at general election

Delegates looked at policies the Party could adopt which would take a co-op approach to issues…

Keir Starmer vows to stop a no-deal Brexit at Co-op Party conference

'Common ownership has to be at the heart of our economy ... giving working people a…

Co-op Party gets ready for its annual conference

This year’s event will focus on community power and climate change, and speakers include Keir Starmer,…

Co-op Party condemns suspension of Parliament

The Party's chair, secretary general and Northern Ireland office have all condemned the move

Andy Burnham: Manchester mayor on devolution, climate change and co-ops

In an interview with Co-op News, Mr Burnham says the co-op sector could feed into the…

Central England Co-op and Co-op Party to campaign for food justice at Greenbelt

The three-day festival is devoted to the arts, faith and social justice

Claire McCarthy looks back on her time at the helm of the Co-op Party

'I’ve been inspired by some of the exciting innovations taking place at local government level ...…

Joe Fortune appointed general secretary of the Co-op Party

The Party also elected MP Anna Turley as chair last month.

MPs debate on co-ops and mutuals to mark Co-op Fortnight

Members from all parties praised the contribution of the sector to communities and to the economy