MPs and MSPs Celebrate International Credit Union Day 2025

Wednesday 15 October 2025

As the global credit union movement celebrates International Credit Union Day 2025, the contribution of credit unions across Great Britain has been recognised in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.

An Early Day Motion has been tabled at Westminster marking International Credit Union Day and acknowledging the vital role credit unions play in promoting financial wellbeing, inclusion, and community resilience. The motion celebrates the work of credit unions across the country in providing fair and affordable financial services and helping members to build financial stability.

At the same time, Stephen Kerr MSP has brought forward a motion in the Scottish Parliament which has achieved cross-party support. The motion highlights the positive impact of Scotland’s credit unions, their commitment to ethical finance, and the importance of the movement in supporting local communities across the country.

ABCUL Chief Executive Matt Bland said: “It’s fantastic to see both MPs and MSPs taking the time to recognise the important role that credit unions play in the lives of millions of people across Great Britain. I’d especially like to thank Irene Campbell MP, as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Credit Unions, for tabling the motion at Westminster and for her continued leadership in championing our sector in Parliament.

“These motions articulate clearly the value and opportunity of credit unions – from bolstering financial inclusion to reinvesting in local economies – add further legitimacy to our calls for continued policy and regulatory support to help the movement grow.”

• Read the UK Parliament Early Day Motion here
• Read Stephen Kerr MSP’s Scottish Parliament Motion (S6M-18087) here