'I find the situation very hopeful and exciting now. This period is our best chance in a generation to mainstream co-operatives and solidarity in the economy'

Jo is a director of Co-operative Business Consultants, a co-operative consortium of individuals and organisations committed to social justice through solidarity co-ops, which has organised six Ways Forward conferences.

Jo Bird is a popular independent councillor for Bromborough on the Wirral.

First elected in August 2018 and re-elected in May 2021. She is a high profile campaigner for fairness and justice for everyone. Jo has three decades of experience supporting democratic businesses of all kinds.

Jo Bird is standing as Labour/Co-op candidate for Eastham, Wirral in north west England. Her back story is in this podcast.

Are you mixed heritage Jew-ish? You’re welcome in the diverse movement for Palestinian solidarity.

The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reported that the intermarriage rate in Britain has been 23-26% since the 1980s. In the USA, more than half of Jewish people marry out. Jewish people have intermingled for centuries, so there will be millions of people with Jewish heritage on one side of their family.

"I want to tell you the personal and political story of my journey through Derry and why you will always be part of my heart. It’s a good story. I came to Derry because of love.

"Sir, – As Jewish people, we agree with David Landy and Ronit Lentin (“Anti-Semitism claims are used for political end”, May 2nd). We question, why now?

We believe the smear campaign is partly because the British Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, is more socialist and promotes human rights for everyone – for Palestinians, for refugees and child refugees.

Below was an interview I gave to Derry journal about my life and times in Northern Ireland.

"This week’s Friday’s Child is Jo Bird. Jo moved to from Manchester to Derry for love a few years ago. She is a founder member of Jewish Voice for Just Peace – Ireland. Her day job is promoting and developing democratic businesses with Co-operative Alternatives.