All Lucy Powell Quotes
- 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… Analysis
- People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from… All
- You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote. Deserve
- 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… Choice
- 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… Apart
- 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… Asked
- 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… Basic
- Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times. Art
- 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… Agenda
- 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… Been
- 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… Africa
- 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… All
- A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries. Britain
- At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour. Behaviour
- Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy). Absolutely
- 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. Democratic
- I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central. Been
- In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. Election
- It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy. British
- Like many of my friends and colleagues, I can't get enough of Obama news; latest polling, speeches, visits, reaction of world leaders. Colleagues
- Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote. Army
- The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds. Choice
- The cost of motoring is a massive issue at the moment, there's no question. The price of petrol goes up every time you go to… Cost
- The era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods, is over. Britain
- The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border. Any