98 years ago today, Co-operative Party and The Labour Party signed the Cheltenham Agreement, creating the historic partnership between our Parties. We're proud to be an independent political party whilst also working with The Labour Party to back co-operative priorities at the heart of Government.

This Spending Review is backing communities with cash. As Rachel Reeves said – the renewal of Britain must be felt everywhere.

Fair Tax Week rightly celebrates the businesses & councils leading the way on good tax conduct. We will continue to advocate for a fair tax system in which everyone pays their fair share. party.coop/2025/06/13/fai…

There's a co-op for every business, and this Co-op Fortnight, we're celebrating the thousands of member-owned businesses in every sector putting people before profit and building our movement every day. #coopfortnight

The Labour Party From South Korea to Sweden, housing to healthcare, co-ops are building better economies. With The Labour Party committed to doubling the UK’s sector, we’ve got the chance to lead again. 📖 Read more: party.coop/publication/le…

At Co-operative Party event Co-operatives UK United Nations year of Co-operatives #IYC2025 session on International Co-ops and what the UK can learn. Great speakers, Leire Luengo Andrew Pakes MP Denise Scott-McDonald Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer of Co-op Party

Delighted to launch our new report this morning at #CoopCongress. Covers key common themes in co-op development across 5 countries and how they relate to the Government’s double the size of the co-operative sector commitment.

Thank you to our panelists at today’s launch of Lessons in Global Co-operative Development Andrew Pakes MP Denise Scott-McDonald Leire Luengo.

🌍 Co-operatives build a better world. We're proud to have launched our new report on Lessons from Global Co-operative Development at #CoopCongress 2025.

My blog to mark the launch of our new report. As a movement of over a billion people and with an economic impact the size of the 8th largest economy in the world - co-ops do amazing things. Now’s the time to take learnings from global leaders in supporting UK co-op growth.

We are at #CoopCongress today celebrating International Day of Co-operatives. Come say hello !

Labour's most positive co-operative policy to date, perhaps inspired by Italy's Marcora law, will give communities the first preference to buy hubs of communities (pubs, cafes & social clubs) when they are up for sale and convert them into co-operatives mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Honoured to chair the session about Global co-operatives and attend the launch of this fantastic report

Today, the Government will introduce the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. We’ve championed community power throughout our history, and today’s Bill marks a historic step forward for local ownership.

It's a special moment when a co-operator, as a Minister of State, gets to introduce new legislation that our movement has called for. Here's Jim McMahon MP on why today's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is so crucial. It's why we're in politics.

A Community Right to Buy was one of our movement’s flagship campaigns and a top priority at the last election. It was confirmed as policy in Labour’s 2024 manifesto. Now, it’s in the Bill. Thank you to everyone who helped make this historic moment happen.

We're breaking down the barriers to community ownership. With the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, local sports facilities will be automatically registered as assets of community value in a first-of-its-kind new arrangement. Catch up with Emma Foody MP 👇

A historic step forward for community empowerment. Spearheaded by our Party Chair. Co-op politics in action.

By the next General Election, 16 and 17 year olds will have the right to vote - ensuring young peoples' voices are heard. Labour promised it. Labour will deliver it.

⚠️ We’re calling for bold action to double the size of the UK’s co-operative movement - and have created a plan. Co-operatives create fairer jobs, stronger communities, plus a fairer, more inclusive economy. 📢 Now we need your views by 15 Aug at: [email protected] Read the plan