Policy

Co-operatives operate right across the economy and offer solutions to a huge range of economic, social and environmental needs. Our policy work reflects this.

Working with the coalition government

With co-operatives - and co-operation - high on the political agenda, our work to ensure quality in new developments is more important than ever.

Our Co-operative Call to Action publication, written with input from our members, sets out our vision for the co-operative sector and what government can do to support it. It focuses on five key areas where government can help Britain benefit from more co-operation: economic renewal, social innovation, a fairer society, climate change and digital futures. You can download the Co-operative Call to Action here.

We have produced a briefing on the Coalition Agreement, highlighting commitments that either directly or indirectly relate to the co‑operative and mutual sector. You can download the briefing at the bottom of this page. 

Download a review of our policy work in 2009, or find out about our ongoing work to update IPS legislation".