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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

To mark #FairtradeFortnight I was really pleased to join other Fairtrade supporters in Montrose for an excellent @scotmid.bsky.social supported Fairtrade Wine Tasting. It is really important to consider the way workers are treated producing goods which we use.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Scottish Government says it backs co-ops. But it’s time for more than warm words. I’ve co-signed this letter calling for stronger support for the organisation that helps build co-ops in Scotland 👇 party.coop/scotland/coo...

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Co-sign our letter: we need real support for Scotland’s co-ops

Scotland's co-ops need more than warm words – they need real support and action.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 14/04/2026

"The Scottish Co-operative Party will be supporting our candidates and members as they make the case for this new co-operative direction across the country. In May, vote Scottish Labour & Co-operative!" ✏️ Dan Monaghan

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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Co-sign our letter: we need real support for Scotland’s co-ops

Scotland's co-ops need more than warm words – they need real support and action.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The Scottish Parliament has voted to move @monicalennon.bsky.social's Ecocide (Scotland) Bill to Stage 2. Our Scottish Labour and Co-operative Party representatives in Holyrood are making a difference for the future of our planet, and the future of Scotland, today

Picture of river with a quote from Monica Lennon MSP

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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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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 · 04/12/2025

The Community Wealth Building Bill must lead to more than yet another strategy it should be the catalyst for real change in the economy and society as @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social says.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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 · 07/09/2025

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...

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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 · 06/09/2025

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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 · 27/08/2025

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...

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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 · 07/07/2025

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/...

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Lessons from International Co-operative Development

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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...

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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 · 04/06/2025

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...

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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.

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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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...

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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 · 03/06/2025

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.

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Richard McCready @rbmccready.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 05/02/2025

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 · 01/02/2025

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...

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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 · 17/01/2025

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 · 18/12/2024

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.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 28/11/2024

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 · 20/11/2024

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.

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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 · 20/11/2024

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 · 19/11/2024

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 · 19/11/2024

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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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 14/11/2024

🚨 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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