A motion has been lodged by @clairebakermsp.bsky.social in the Scottish Parliament for Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 (22 Sept–5 Oct). It calls for fair pay for tea growers & celebrates the role of co-ops in securing better prices, building resilience & embedding fairness in trade. 🌍✊ #Fairtrade #Coops

What if the most destructive polluters could actually be held accountable? That’s what the proposed Ecocide (Scotland) Bill aims to do. Learn the key facts in our quick quiz – then spread the word. party.coop/ecocide-quiz...

What if the most destructive polluters could actually be held accountable? That’s what the proposed Ecocide (Scotland) Bill aims to do. Learn the key facts in our quick quiz – then spread the word. party.coop/ecocide-quiz...

Grassroots music venues are more than stages. They’re community spaces where culture is created, friendships are forged, and future legends are born. Back the campaign to protect them and #OwnTheStage. party.coop/campaign/com...

Enjoyed a brilliant #CoopCongress in Rochdale this weekend — highlights incl. @PaulWaughMP, @LucyPowell, Steve Coogan & the launch of the Co-op Party’s intl report 📖👉 party.coop/publication/...

As Chair of Dundee Renewable Energy Society, I’m delighted to report our solar meadow is delivering! From Nov ’24 to May ’25, the array provided an increasing share of power to JHI —topping 50% in May. Even better, we’ve already saved around 2,933 tonnes of CO₂ emissions dres.coop/2025/06/04/s...

The road to Net Zero is an opportunity to rethink not just how we generate energy, but who owns and controls it.  Read the latest report from @coopparty.party.coop & @lcefuk.bsky.social on building consensus for climate action with community energy 👇 party.coop/community/po...

Land Reform Bill: MSP to introduce 500ha cap. Mercedes Villalba said the legislation, as currently drafted, would not break up Scotland’s historic land monopolies—in which a handful of owners control vast areas of the country - As we recommended last year. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...

I am a Trustee at the One World Centre, please have a look at our volunteering opportunities and get in touch if you can help, or please pass this on to someone who might be interested.

I had a great day yesterday campaigning in Hamilton for @scottishlabour.bsky.social candidate Davy Russell.

There's some real energy in Parliament by this week⚡️   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.

Co-operatives are part of what makes Scotland special. I'm asking my MSP to celebrate the UN Year of Co-operatives in Scotland - Will you join me? party.coop/campaign/cel...

Everyone should have a right to food. We've been calling for it, the Minister agreed with Rhoda Grant MSP in the Chamber, but now it's time for action. The Scottish Government must support Rhoda's Right to Food Bill and make it law.

Nobody should face violence, threats or abuse at their place of work. We should respect retail workers in the run up to Christmas and all year round.

Today some of my colleagues from Scotmid Co-operative are fundraising for @maggiescentres.bsky.social It is tempting to keep some of them in jail but their bail will go towards this very worthy cause. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sco...

We need a common sense model of social care in this country, where profits are reinvested into care and communities. ♻️ Co-op Group CEO @shirinekhoury-haq.bsky.social argues we should adopt the co-operative system already used in so many other countries.

Could your MSP be key to ensuring the Ecocide Bill is debated in Holyrood? We can help protect the environment in Scotland and deter polluters by making Ecocide a crime. Take action now by asking your MSPs to back @monicalennon.bsky.social's #EcocideLaw.

We can help protect the environment in Scotland and deter polluters by making Ecocide a crime. Take action now by asking your MSPs to back the #EcocideLaw. party.coop/ecocidebill?...

What did the Chancellor discuss at yesterday's Ministerial meeting? We're with Gareth Snell MP - it's music to our ears.

A rich and diverse co-operative and mutuals sector means more productive, more resilient, and more equal growth for the UK economy. That’s why the Government has asked regulators to report to parliament on the work they do to support the sector.

🚨 BREAKING: At tonight's Mansion House speech, Rachel Reeves announced three vital steps to support the co-operative and mutual sector, helping drive the inclusive growth our country needs.