Opposing this concept could prove tricky for the LibDems (local heroes) and Labour (founded by the co-operative movement among others).
It would combine the retained principle of state funding with localism (electorally popular) and devolution closer to the front line - a visibly practical improvement in delivery competence and accountability. All these are generally accepted as Good Things.
So where's the rub?
Ah, yes.
The big unions. Unite. The PCS. The NUT.
How would they like the idea of no more national pay and conditions structures. No more national negotiations. Maybe no more involvement at all in co-ops whose worker-owners don't want them.
Mm-hm. Nice.
Mr. P,
ReplyDeleteEven with your 'dyed in the wool' conservatism, even you must accept that this latest idea is a tad 'wonky'?
Does it not sound like just more quangos to you?
Also if they are to be 'not-for-profit' how do the co-ops keep any savings or 'profits'?
Just asking........