Lucy Powell Quotes

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• Events are moving so fast and what in one moment seems impossible, the next is happening. I'm sure historians will, in time, provide theories and…
• People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from…
• You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.
• Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it could well make the difference between a Labour and a Tory government…
• As a relatively young woman - I'm 33 - I hope to one day have a family and already have commitments. If and when I'm…
• As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free…
• At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and…
• Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times.
• Some argue that now isn't the time to push the green agenda - that all efforts should be on preventing a serious recession. That is…
• Both the velodrome and the Commonwealth swimming pool are open to the public and are frequently used by local schools and the local community. Over…
• Even though I support the blue side of Manchester's football heritage, I don't really mind that wherever I go in the world it's not Manchester…
• Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close general…
• A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.
• At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour.
• Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).
• I just hope that the democratic will of the Zimbabwean people prevails. If it does we must move quickly to help restore stability and prosperity.
• I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.
• In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government.
• It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.
• Like many of my friends and colleagues, I can't get enough of Obama news; latest polling, speeches, visits, reaction of world leaders.

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