Motion 10 Members' Motion - Political Donations

To approve political expenditures, not to exceed £1 million per annum, that support the objectives of the Co-operative movement. As Co-operatives we are formed and run by people who work together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs.

This expenditure includes the membership subscription to the Co-operative Party which has worked, since it was formed by over 100 Co-operatives in 1917, to ensure that co-operators are represented in our democracy at every level, by promoting co-operation in social and political debates as well as in policy and legislation. The Party is funded by its member Co-operatives socialieties including the Co-operative Group, and by people who are party members.

ACTION TAKEN In line with the Members’ Motion on Political Donations at AGM 2015, the Group has maintained its financial subscription to the Co-operative Party. A Motion on Political Funding has been put to members at the 2016 Annual General Meeting.