@vivianwoodell.bsky.social
š¤ 140
š„ 297
š 24
What does Europe mean to you? Watch European Movement UK's video featuring Caroline Lucas:
bsky.app/profile/euro...
add a skeleton here at some point
10 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
REScoop.eu
about 1 month ago
ā The proposal for the next EU budget, published by the European Commission in July, does not include ANY funds for energy communities. š£
REScoop.eu
calls for dedicated funds for energy communities and their national federations. Read our list of recommendations ā”ļø
www.rescoop.eu/toolbox/comm...
0
2
2
Great to see Oxfordshire-based renewable energy co-operatives are playing their part with Low Carbon Hub and Westmill Solar in the top five energy co-operatives in the UK. As the report underlines, co-ops are all about building a fairer economy for all.
add a skeleton here at some point
12 days ago
0
1
0
Many congratulations to
@lucympowell.bsky.social
- great to see a well known
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
and
@coopparty.party.coop
MP as deputy leader. The country needs co-operative values now more than ever.
22 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Kevin Schofield
28 days ago
Brexit Will Damage The UK Economy 'For The Foreseeable Future', Says Bank Of England Chief
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit...
loading . . .
Brexit Will Damage The UK Economy 'For The Foreseeable Future', Says Bank Of England Chief
Andrew Bailey confirms what we've all known for years.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit-will-damage-the-uk-economy-for-the-foreseeable-future-says-bank-of-england-chief_uk_68f474cce4b02184e56e5883
4
59
34
reposted by
APPG for Fair Elections
2 months ago
"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG ā the largest all-party group ā urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay." š¢ APPG for Fair Elections Chair,
@alexsobel.co.uk
loading . . .
Electoral reform is urgent ā or an extreme party could win a majority in Parliament
The APPG for Fair Elections first called on the government to establish a āNational Commission on Electoral Reformā last November, in the wake of t...
https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/electoral-system-pushing-country-onto-rocks-agree-safer-course
5
99
67
A really important
@coopparty.party.coop
initiative that puts co-operative values into practice in a way people can easily grasp.
add a skeleton here at some point
2 months ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Co-operative Party
2 months ago
We've got a plan, and we want you and your community to be part of it. Read more about plans for a Community Right to Buy in the New Statesman.
1
8
7
As a director of west Oxfordshire Community Transport, which benefited from a Westmill Solar grant, I can confirm the application process is really straightforward and they are a pleasure to deal with.
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
0
5
2
reposted by
3 months ago
šWe were so excited to send out the very first Westmill Energy newsletter this month! š„³ Did you miss it? Sign up now to get a copy of the next edition, and keep up to date with all things Westmill!
westmillenergy.coop
#communityenergy
#greenenergy
#renewables
#membership
#newsletter
#solarpower
loading . . .
Homepage - Westmill Energy
Westmill Energy includes Westmill Wind Farm Co-operative, Westmill Solar Co-operative and Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET).
https://westmillenergy.coop
0
3
3
reposted by
Co-operative Party
3 months ago
āļøApplications close in one week! Weāre looking for someone to help us shout about the UKās most inspiring co-ops, spaces, and neighbourhood projects. š£ Join us as our new Community Britain Campaigns Officer šRemote or London-based š Apply by 14 August
0
3
1
If you're a student in
#Glasgow
looking for somewhere to live check out this new co-operative option where students take control of their own accommodation, working in partnership with students and supporters across the UK and Ireland.
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
0
3
1
Congratulations to everyone at
@cooperativesuk.bsky.social
for organising such a truly fabulous event!
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
1
1
0
At Co-operative Congress in Rochdale
@graceblakeley.substack.com
says the Co-op Movement holds the keys to challenging one neoliberalism's most damaging achievements: persuading people that they are alone and powerless.
#COOPCONGRESS
4 months ago
0
0
0
It was a pleasure to take part as a speaker in this excellent event, highlighting how co-ops can make a difference to local, regional and national development.
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
0
3
0
I enjoyed the event. Thank you for the invitation.
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
0
2
0
Co-operatives have long helped to rebuild communities following conflict ā but there's more they can do. Ask your MP to write to the new International Development Minister and recognise the power of co-operation in building a more peaceful world.
party.coop/campaign/pea...
loading . . .
Ask your MP to support the role of co-ops in peacebuilding
https://party.coop/campaign/peacebuilding/?utm_source=blueksy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=peacecoop25&utm_content=peacecoop25_w2mp_bs
7 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Adam Bienkov
8 months ago
The thing about all these pieces complaining about Marine Le Pen's conviction is that not a single one of them bothers to explain why someone found guilty of embezzling millions of Euros from public funds should be allowed to get away with it
403
12297
3237
reposted by
C40 Cities
8 months ago
Climate disinformation is rampant. Donāt be fooled.
c40.me/428p8uJ
#AprilFools
0
6
2
Excellent news, the government showing real commitment to co-operative and community owned energy.
add a skeleton here at some point
8 months ago
0
1
0
reposted by
CECOP
8 months ago
šWe kicked off "Cooperatives as Drivers of Change" at La VallĆ©e, Brussels, with the coop flame promoting the cooperative identity as part of the
#IYC2025
āCooperatives offer real solutions and represent the true social market economy that is central to the European projectā
#CoopsInspireChange
0
6
2
reposted by
Peter Stefanovic
8 months ago
In a rare move, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issues a statement rejecting Trump's impeachment threat against Judge James Boasberg, the judge who blocked the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to justify mass deportations š
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
loading . . .
Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Trumpās Call for Judicial Impeachment
Read more here.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/chief-justice-roberts-rejects-trump-call-impeach-judge/
45
507
165
reposted by
Co-operatives UK
8 months ago
Huge thanks to VME Coop after making it a Magnificent Seven years of sponsoring
#CoopRetail
. A partner member of ours, VME is the leading EPOS software provider for retail
#coops
in the UK, so doing great things with tech. Find out more about VME Coop here:
vme.coop
0
2
1
reposted by
Co-operatives UK
8 months ago
Back to the future. Groceries could be delivered by milkmen or butcher's boys 100 years ago. The mode of transport might be different... but has that much changed?
#CoopRetail
#coops
0
1
1
reposted by
Co-operatives UK
8 months ago
Welcome to everyone whoās joining us at
#CoopRetail
Conference 2025 ā proudly sponsored by VME Coop. A fab welcome from our CEO
@rosemarley.bsky.social
about being
#CoopHeroes
, owning being member owned and the incredible opportunity the
#IYC2025
presents us ššš
0
4
3
I don't remember ever reading a report of a Greenland election before so I guess that's something we can thank Trump for! šhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/12/greenland-election-opposition-democrat-party-wins-surprise-victory-amid-spectre-of-trump?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
8 months ago
0
2
0
Great research by Elisavet Mantzari of Birmingham University on the problems co-ops face telling their story using modern accounting standards
research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publicati...
loading . . .
Accounting and Reporting of Co-operatives in the UK: Practices, Challenges and Recommendations
https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publications/accounting-and-reporting-of-co-operatives-in-the-uk-practices-cha
9 months ago
0
0
0
This article reports that Ryanair is cutting back flights because of extra taxes on aviation. Good! That's exactly the idea. Unrestricted growth in air travel is a threat to the climate and it needs to stop.
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
loading . . .
All the Ryanair destinations getting axed from London airports
Ryanair doesnāt sound keen on the new aviation taxes across Europe
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ryanair-london-airports-flights-b1211233.html
9 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Plunkett UK
9 months ago
What We Do! š Check out this video to have a flavour of what we do and who we support! We are proud to support over 800
#combiz
and over 500 communities who are actively seeking community ownership! š 01993 630022 āļø
[email protected]
#CommunityOwnership
#PlunkettUK
#AboutUs
loading . . .
0
6
3
reposted by
Louise Walker
9 months ago
2025 is the 2nd United Nations International Year of Cooperatives. Find out more at 2025.coop
#IYC2025
#CoopNMC
š
0
5
1
reposted by
Co-operative Party
9 months ago
There's some real energy in Parliament by this weekā”ļø Ā The Government recommitted through the GB Energy Bill to put power in the hands of communities, producing up to 8GW of green, clean, community-owned energy.
loading . . .
2
36
42
reposted by
Co-operative Party
9 months ago
This Government is doing devolution differently. Community Right to Buy means local people protect what matters most to them. Listen to Angela Rayner at the dispatch box earlier today.
loading . . .
0
12
7
Speaking in Charlbury,
@billesterson.bsky.social
, Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee, says Keir Starmer was one of only two G7 leaders who attended COP 29 in Baku last year.
10 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Cooperatives Europe
10 months ago
Ready for 2025? The UN International Year of Cooperatives is here, and weāre thrilled! š Through
#coops4devš
we have big plans for this year! We can't wait to share it. Until we do... find more info about this partnership here:
coopseurope.coop/partnerships...
#IYC2025
loading . . .
1
9
1
Not so clever really.. but it does look like he now takes the view that his money is there to be spent and lost in pursuit of political power so if that means Tesla is sacrificed perhaps it's a case of "so be it".
www.thetimes.com/article/bce5...
loading . . .
Elon Musk is putting Britons off buying Teslas
Survey of electric car owners, and those thinking of getting one, finds many would consider buying from the Chinese rather than Trumpās billionaire adviser
https://www.thetimes.com/article/bce5e3de-ea02-45ed-aa87-593f9a9a6bed?shareToken=50e8dac8136c32bb2dea549c12afa89c
10 months ago
0
3
0
reposted by
Journal of Co-operative Studies
10 months ago
Join UKSCS/SCSI for their Conference 2025: Co-operation among co-operators: The Irish-British connection, 21-22 February 2025, Belfast. Registration open.
www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...
loading . . .
UKSCS / SCSI Conference 2025
Co-operation among co-operators: The Irish-British connection, 21-22 February 2025, Belfast
https://www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs-scsi-conference-2025-co-operation-among-co-operators-the-irish-british-connection
0
2
2
reposted by
The Big Solar Co-op
10 months ago
We've got 9 solar installations operating and OVER 40 further sites lined up for completion in the next TWO YEARS alone šš You can check out all the site info and their story on our projects page:
bigsolar.coop/projects/#pr...
0
5
2
reposted by
Kingston and Surbiton Labour Party
10 months ago
Labour has tripled emergency funding to help rough sleepers in freezing weather, giving London councils extra resources for beds, meals, & care. Our Plan for Change tackles the housing crisis with the biggest boost to social housing in a generation, ending homelessness for good.
0
4
4
reposted by
YouGov
10 months ago
More Britons would rather have the EU than the US as Britain's closest trading partner The EU: 53% (+2 from 2 Mar 2020) The US: 21% (+4) Neither: 7% (-3)
yougov.co.uk/topics/inter...
24
448
232
reposted by
UK Government Petitions
10 months ago
New petition: "Tighten the rules on political donations" Deadline 22 July 2025, created by Jeremy Stone
#NewPetition
loading . . .
New petition: Tighten the rules on political donations
We want the government to: Remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies). Cap all donations to a reasonable amount. Review limits on the fines that can be levied for breaking the rules
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707189
0
12
12
reposted by
Dan Neidle
10 months ago
Douglas Barrowman sold a possibly criminal, tax avoidance scheme using an Isle of Man company called Principal Contracts Ltd. The Isle of Man authorities say it failed to file accounts, paid unlawful dividends, & failed to pay £5m of Isle of Man VAT. Guess what happened next?
15
368
203
Interesting article on
@Telecoop.bsky.social
, the new and successful telecommunications co-operative in France. Launched at the height of the pandemic it already boasts 10k subscribers with an emphasis on reducing the environmental and social impact.
larevuedestransitions.fr/2025/01/06/t...
loading . . .
Telecoop : lāopĆ©rateur qui milite pour une sobriĆ©tĆ© numĆ©rique - La Revue des Transitions
Rejet de la 5G, encouragement Ć rĆ©duire la consommation de donnĆ©es, soutien Ć la rĆ©paration des smartphones⦠Depuis sa crĆ©ation en 2020 sous forme de coopĆ©rative, Telecoop sāimpose comme un acteur uni...
https://larevuedestransitions.fr/2025/01/06/telecoop-loperateur-qui-milite-pour-une-sobriete-numerique/?cn-reloaded=1
10 months ago
0
0
0
Interesting new role at The Co-operative Group for someone interested in policy/politics and promoting co-operative values.
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
loading . . .
Co-op hiring Policy Researcher in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn
Posted 11:15:17 AM. Policy ResearcherĀ£32,000 to Ā£35,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A) Remote based inā¦See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4125833868
10 months ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Uma Kumaran MP
10 months ago
The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously
www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...
loading . . .
Login ⢠Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVstJUN/?igsh=MXB6ZW5pZ3YzemN5YQ==
3
11
6
reposted by
Kingston and Surbiton Labour Party
10 months ago
A new law will protect care leavers from homelessness. Care leavers, often without support networks, are vulnerable to housing instability, debt, and losing their homes. Labour will make sure their future is shaped by their potential, not their past.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
loading . . .
New law protects care leavers from homelessness - how the big change will work
Care leavers - who often lack the support networks other young people have - are left vulnerable to housing instability, leading them to getting into debt or losing their tenancies
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/new-law-change-protects-care-34506454
0
2
1
Very interesting and challenging article by
@peterhyman.bsky.social
in The New European today. I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
add a skeleton here at some point
10 months ago
0
0
1
Amazing how much things can change in a week! Great to see
@labouruk.bsky.social
on the front foot again!
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
loading . . .
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans
UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/17/imf-upgrades-uk-growth-forecast-and-takes-swipe-at-trump-plans?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
10 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Cooperatives Europe
10 months ago
š¢ Happy to announce that on 18 March 2025 we co-host a conference with
@ec.europa.eu
, CECOP and the EESC in the framework of the
#IYC2025
. Topic: Cooperatives as drivers of change. š 18 Marchā08:30 - 17:30 šBrussels Info & Register:
coopseurope.coop/events/foste...
0
4
1
reposted by
Peter Stefanovic
10 months ago
Those who follow me know Iāve been calling out lies & challenging misinformation for many years. But even at its worst Iāve never known it this bad. I know many are feeling hopeless right now. But thatās what they want - to wear you down & make you give up. Donāt let them. We can beat this, TOGETHER
292
8437
1980
reposted by
Community Led Homes
11 months ago
Great to see
#RUSS
in the Guardian's top 3 architectural highlights for 2024. Well deserved way to wrap up a successful year.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/dec/18/the-best-art-and-architecture-of-2024
#communitylandtrust
#cohousing
#ukhousing
0
10
5
Load more
feeds!
log in