Archive for Martin Tiedemann
Ken Livingstone, literally putting power in the hands of Londoners
Ahead of the London Mayoral elections, Labour candidate Ken Livingstone today pledged to establish a London energy-purchasing co-operative, helping Londoners save money on their fuel bills by purchasing energy collectively on the wholesale markets. The pledge was a policy in the Co-operative Party’s manifesto for the London elections launched by Ken last year and builds [...]
Co-operative Party says ‘Co-ops Act’ is welcome but could go further
The Co-operative Party has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a Co-operatives Act but says it needs to include new initiatives to boost the co-operative sector. David Cameron spoke in London today about ‘responsible capitalism’, including the announcement of a new co-operatives act to consolidate existing laws. Co-operative Party activists and MPs were responsible for championing [...]
International Year of Co-operatives 2012 kicks off today
The United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2012 formally started today with events around the world. In London, the Guardian hosted a live panel debate earlier today with Len Wardle, Dame Pauline Green and Ed Mayo, among others. To coincide with the launch, new research was published today showing that membership of co-operatives is three [...]
Johann Lamont new Leader of Scottish Labour
Johann Lamont, the Labour & Co-operative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Pollok, has been elected as the first ever Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Johann, who was previously a minister and Deputy Leader of Labour in the Scottish Parliament, topped the poll of members, elected representatives and members of affiliates including the [...]
Seema Malhotra elected as 29th Co-operative Member of Parliament
The Co-operative Party has reacted with delight to the news that Seema Malhotra has been elected to Parliament for Feltham & Heston in the by-election called following the death of Alan Keen MP. Seema will be the 29th Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament. Seema Malhotra MP said: ‘Having been a member of the Co-operative [...]
Jennette Arnold AM on a fairer, more co-operative London
Jennette Arnold, Labour & Co-operative London Assembly Member for North East London, has written for Ken Livingstone’s campaign website on her support for Ken and for our manifesto for a co-operative London. In her article for yourken.org, Jennette outlines a truly progressive alternative for London that addresses the needs of Londoners, harnesses their many talents and [...]
Seema Malhotra aiming to be next Labour & Co-operative MP
Seema Malhotra has been selected to fight the Feltham & Heston by-election on 15 December, aiming to be the 29th Labour & Co-operative MP. This comes the same week as Sarah Owen was selected as Labour & Co-operative candidate for Hastings & Rye at the next general election.
Labour & Co-operative by-election gain in Norfolk on 11% swing
Last night Labour & Co-operative candidate Susan Whitaker was elected to Norfolk County Council for the Lakenham division with a massive swing away from the Liberal Democrats.
Credit union reform initiated by Ed Balls finally passed
Today Parliament finally approved changes to legislation which will free up credit unions to reach many more members, including community groups and businesses. A Legislative Reform Order, which makes changes to the Credit Unions Act 1979, has been approved by Parliament and new rules that enable credit unions to compete more effectively with banks and [...]
Event: Accountability in the Railways, 7 December
This joint event between the Friends of the Co-operative Ideal and SERA – the Labour Environment Campaign are hosting this joint event looking at the accountability gap in Britain’s railways. Building on the Co-operative Party’s campaign The People’s Rail, we will be looking at the opportunities for mutual structures on our rail network, from infrastructure [...]
