In an era when party fundraising is badly tainted, dinners are a really good way of raising cash for campaigning. Lots of people giving very small amounts of money through ticket sales and raffle prizes: yes, it's much harder work… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
Fossil fuels, including oil, are running out and supplies are getting harder to find. If we do nothing, prices will continue to rise and… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
In an era when party fundraising is badly tainted, dinners are a really good way of raising cash for campaigning. Lots of people giving… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
As a relatively young woman - I'm 33 - I hope to one day have a family and already have commitments. If and when… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
Team GB's success at the Beijing Olympics can, in part, be said to have been made in Manchester. For example, all the cycling medal… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting out an… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
The economic and social decline of Zimbabwe is shocking and appalling. Life there is unrecognisable from that of the recent past. Each day is… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
For sure, the 'Obamania' that's fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a wave of… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
In the industrial revolution Britain led the world in advances that enabled mass production: trade exchanges, transportation, factory technology and new skills needed for… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy. — Lucy Powell Copy Share
In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number of marginal… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in… — Lucy Powell Copy Share
