Richard McCready

Lessons from International Co-operative Development

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/...

Sunny Start for Dundee - Dundee Renewable Energy Society (DRES) Dundee Renewable Energy Society's first production figures are here, and they show a promising start for the solar meadow.

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
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Power in our communities Read the new report from Co-operative Party and LCEF on building consensus for climate action through community energy.

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...

Labour MSP land cap bid to 'break ultra-wealthy’s grasp on Scotland’s resources' Scottish Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba has called for sweeping changes to the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Bill, warning it “fails to…

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.

Ask your MSP to celebrate co-operatives this year It's time to celebrate co-operation in Scotland.

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.

Scotmid: Jail or Bail for Maggie's On Friday 29th November, 6 "Jailbirds" will be arrested and thrown behind bars for their ‘ridiculous’ crimes. There is only one way out – raising enough money for Maggie's to cover their bail.

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.

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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.

Ask your MSP to support the Ecocide Bill Just 18 MSPs need to back the Ecocide Bill for it to proceed in the Scottish Parliament.

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.