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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 22d

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 23d

🚨 BREAKING: Communities run through the just-announced Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy.

This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Sep 7

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 Is Ecocide? Take the quiz to find out

An Ecocide law could stop the most destructive polluters in their tracks. Take this short quiz to cut through the myths and help spread the word.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Sep 6

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 Is Ecocide? Take the quiz to find out

An Ecocide law could stop the most destructive polluters in their tracks. Take this short quiz to cut through the myths and help spread the word.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

Own the stage: Save our music venues

We've lost a third of our grassroots music venues in the past decade. To save live music, we need to Own the Stage.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Jul 7

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/...

Lessons from International Co-operative Development

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Jun 23

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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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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Jun 4

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...

Power in our communities

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

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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 2

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...

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…

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Jun 3

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.

One World Centre @oneworldcentre.bsky.social · Jun 3

It's #VolunteerWeek2025 & we'd love to have you join us as a volunteer at One World Centre

Make a difference & help us work towards a fairer world for all

Find out more and get in touch here: oneworldcentre.org.uk/volunteer/

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · May 12

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

Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Feb 24

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Feb 24

Every community in Scotland needs to feel the benefit of a real stake and say in our energy future.

@sarahboyack.bsky.social sets out the importance of community energy for homes and businesses.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Feb 5

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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Feb 1

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...

Ask your MSP to celebrate co-operatives this year

It's time to celebrate co-operation in Scotland.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Jan 17

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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Dec 18

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.

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Dec 18

With a week left of the Christmas rush, shopworkers keep our high streets running.

Long before gifts are given and lunch is served, they're stocking shelves and serving communities.

We must protect them from violence and abuse.

Graphic depicting a high street at Christmas and the words "THANK YOU SHOPWORKERS"

Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Nov 29

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...

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.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 28

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.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 20

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.

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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Nov 20

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?...

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 19

What did the Chancellor discuss at yesterday's Ministerial meeting?

We're with Gareth Snell MP - it's music to our ears.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 19

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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Nov 19

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 18

🚨 NEW: Tulip Siddiq MP welcomes the establishment of the Mutuals and Co-operative Business Council in the House of Commons.

This is a government that supports co-operative growth, and is taking the first steps to making it happen.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 14

🚨 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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · Nov 14

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Nov 14

🚨 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.