We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
For sure, the 'Obamania' that's fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds. — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it could well make the difference between a Labour and… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters - some who switched away in recent times and… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
Being out and about talking to residents and representing their views is, in my view, as important to politics as the grandstanding… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
For us political activists and candidates, the morning after any election is a mix of emotions - the personal and the immediate,… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
The Labour party has done more than any other to address gender inequalities, through legislation and other means, and to increase women's… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
We need to dig deep and give people a reason to be optimistic just as Obama is doing in America. Because in… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their… — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy. — Lucy Powell Copy Share Image
