Great to spend some time last week in Derby meeting Co-operative Party subscribing societies with Central Co-op. Really strong, practical discussions about how co-operation delivers for communities and how we build on that momentum.
As Chair of the Co-op Party, I’m proud of what we’re already achieving in government. We committed to doubling the size of the co-operative sector and we are delivering.
That includes backing community energy through GB Energy, strengthening Community Right to Buy so local people can protect valued assets, boosting community-led housing as we get on with building 1.5 million new homes, and turning our campaign with Usdaw to end violence against shop workers into the law of the land.
That progress matters and there is more to come. We are now gearing up for the next phase, organising locally, campaigning hard and growing the movement so co-operation stays at the heart of Labour in power. Thanks to everyone who took part!
Jim McMahon OBE MP 