Policy paper

Co-operatives and Mutuals Champion

The government has appointed Andrew Pakes MP to act as a conduit for the co-operatives and mutuals sector within government and identify opportunities to support the sector’s growth.

• From: HM Treasury
• Published: 28 October 2026

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Terms of Reference: Co-operatives and Mutuals Champion

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Terms of Reference: Co-operatives and Mutuals Champion

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On 28 October 2026 the government appointed Andrew Pakes MP as the Co-operatives and Mutuals Champion. The Champion will:

• Liaise with the co-operatives and mutuals sector to identify opportunities for, and barriers to, the growth of the sector, in line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the sector.
• Communicate those opportunities and barriers to government and assist in developing relevant policy.
• Raise the profile across government and in Parliament of the co-operative and mutual model as a driver of inclusive economic growth, regional development, and community wealth building.
• Represent the interests of the sector in relevant government discussions and forums.

For full details, please see the Terms of Reference which are published above.