In last year's local elections in Manchester a third of those who voted did so by post. It's not just that people are choosing to get postal votes, but having one makes it much more likely that they'll vote. — 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
