| The Conservative Co-operative Society Limited | |
| Abbreviation | CCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007 |
| Headquarters |
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| Affiliations | The Conservative Party |
| Website | conservativecoops.com |
The Conservative Co-operative Movement was a political organisation promoting co-operatives and co-operative ideals within the British Conservative Party. The organisation advocated for "alternative models of capitalism", though it faced criticism within the wider co-operative movement which has traditionally been left leaning, with a history of affiliation with the Labour Party through the Co-operative Party. The organisation appears to have become inactive.
History
The Conservative Co-operative Movement was founded in 2007 by then Conservative activist Jesse Norman. The organisation aimed to help people set up their own co-ops to tackle social problems and improve local areas. Its immediate impact on Conservative Party policy embedded his vision through which communities could own and run some of their own public services. Norman was elected to Parliament in the 2010 general election.
Activities
According to its website, the Movement promoted "alternative models of capitalism".
See also
References
- ^ "Conservative Co-operative movement: About us". Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- Green, Dame Pauline (2008-02-29). "No need for new Conservative Co-op Movement, says Dame Pauline". Co-operative News. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Co-operative vs co-operative". BBC News. 18 January 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- "Mutuals Public Register: The Conservative Co-operative Society Limited". mutuals.fca.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Conservative Coops". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-03-08.
- "The Conservative Cooperative Movement | Co-operation is a business model". www.conservativecoops.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- Co-op scheme to improve communities. The Forester, 4 March 2010, p.15
- Silence is anything but golden for the man who would rule. The Herald, 8 May 2009
- "Five candidates nominated to stand in Hereford and South Herefordshire". 2011-06-09. Archived from the original on 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
