The Conservative Co-operative Society Limited | |
| Abbreviation | CCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007 |
| Headquarters |
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| Affiliations | The Conservative Party |
| Website | conservativecoops.com |
TheConservative Co-operative Movement was a political organisation promotingco-operatives and co-operative ideals within the BritishConservative Party. The organisation advocated for "alternative models of capitalism", though it faced criticism within the widerco-operative movement which has traditionally been left leaning, with a history of affiliation with theLabour Party through theCo-operative Party.[1][2][3] The organisation appears to have become inactive.[4][5]
The Conservative Co-operative Movement was founded in 2007 by then Conservative activistJesse Norman.[6] The organisation aimed to help people set up their own co-ops to tackle social problems and improve local areas.[7] Its immediate impact on Conservative Party policy embedded his vision through which communities could own and run some of their own public services.[8] Norman was elected toParliament in the2010 general election.[9]
According to its website, the Movement promoted "alternative models of capitalism".[1]