The actor and activist says credit unions keep money in local communities and benefit their members,…
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The Co-op Party chairman told its centenary conference there was a need for stronger challengers to…
Centenary marked by a successful year for the Co-operative Party
Membership and parliamentary representation hit record highs as the Party contributed to policy throughout the UK
Brexit: Implications and opportunities for the co-operative movement
The subject was hotly debated at the Co-op Party conference, with fringe events looking at its…
In discussion: Jeremy Corbyn’s history and future with co-ops
Jeremy Corbyn shares his fond memories of co-ops; how he has used the model to strengthen…
Jeremy Corbyn’s two key actions for co-ops to take
The Labour leader, who addressed the Co-op Party’s annual conference, said the movement should focus on…
Social tenants can come together to make their voices heard
The Co-op Party calls on the government to support a mutual organisation to allow tenants voices…
Manchester mayor pledges to ‘put co-op ideas into practice’ at Party exhibition
'People are ready for something different', Manchester’s Labour/Co-op mayor Andy Burnham told a gathering at the…
Here are some of the leading lights from the Co-op Party’s first 100 years
Including the blacksmith's son who served in Churchill's war cabinet and the first woman to serve…
Co-op Party has ‘things to safeguard, things to stand for and things to achieve’
The general secretary of the Party looks back over its 100-year life and explains why it…
Pioneering the Future exhibition celebrates 100 years of the Co-operative Party
The display at the People’s History Musuem, Manchester, looks back over the politics of co-operation, from…
Co-operative Party marks its centenary: 2017 conference preview
The centenary conference will explore 'Ideas to Change Britain' – and includes a 100th birthday party