Jan 16, 2012
Nick Clegg's ideas to reform crony capitalism barely scratch the surface
The Co-operative Party responds to Nick Clegg's speech today about employee ownership read more »
Jan 11, 2012
Payday lender makes predatory move into student finance
There has been outrage about a payday lender's attempt to move into UK student finance which we argue contrasts with responsible student financial co-operatives in the US. read more »
Jan 04, 2012
Growth of payday loans highlights need for co-operative alternatives
New survey from Shelter reveals the extent of reliance of payday lenders to cover housing costs. The Co-operative Party is campaigning for fairer forms of finance. read more »
Dec 19, 2011
National Audit Office investigates Northern Rock sale
Following pressure from Labour Co-operative MP Chris Leslie, the NAO are looking into the sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money. read more »
Dec 01, 2011
RBS Group denies basic bank account customers access to ATMs
Mickey Keller reports on how some shareholder owned banks are denying 'basic bank account' customers access to ATMs read more »
Nov 23, 2011
Mutual option for Northern Rock 'barely developed' by Coalition
Co-operative Party MP Chris Leslie writes on politicshome.com to question the government's botched sale of Northern Rock read more »
Nov 18, 2011
Co-operative MP and Shadow City Minister wants answers on Northern Rock sale
Labour and Co-operative MP and Shadow City Minister Chris Leslie has written to the Treasury to find out why a mutual option was not properly considered for Northern Rock read more »
Oct 16, 2011
Co-operators call for re-mutualisation
Co-operative Party activists took part in a national day of action to support the Feeling's Mutual campaign read more »
Oct 04, 2011
Northern Rock bidders seeking to asset strip the bank
Reports suggest that the current bidders wish to take £500 million out of the bank as part of any deal, writes Pete Jefferys read more »
Sep 21, 2011
Richard Branson and Chinese wealth fund not best future for Rock
The Co-operative Party has reacted to the news that Richard Branson's bid for Northern Rock is being backed by the China Investment Corporation read more »