Quotes by Lucy Powell

About Lucy Powell:

Lucy Maria Powell is a British Labour and Co-operative politician and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. She was elected at the Manchester Central by-election in November 2012.
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Surely, the best and most effective measure is to get the economy moving and shorten the period of recession or slowdown. That's the rationale for Gordon Brown's 'fiscal stimulus' and it sounds like a good one to me.

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In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and l...

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A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.

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The lack of available credit and loans is having a severe impact on small businesses in particular, but also their suppliers and the bigger companies too.

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Globalisation means that for a high-wage, developed economy like Britain's to compete we need to focus our efforts on the highly skilled, added-value sectors such as advanced manufacturing, creative industries, engineering and even financial services...

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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 City that starts the conversation. 'Ah, yes, Manchester United,' is the response when I say where I come fr...

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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 the last six years young people have been inspired to take up swimming and cycling more seriously; som...

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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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Fossil fuels, including oil, are running out and supplies are getting harder to find. If we do nothing, prices will continue to rise and our reliance on oil will come to an abrupt and tumultuous end, causing global economic and social turmoil.

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We in the Labour party owe it to the people we represent to make sure that we offer a choice at the next election between our Labour values and those of the Conservatives.

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In the current climate motorists have a long list of issues from which to choose to raise on the doorstep. Policies aimed at reducing emissions - like the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty or here in Manchester the proposals for congestion charges - are...

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Over the last 15 years or so, Manchester has undergone huge transformation - from a city in decline and on its knees to one that is growing, vibrant and confident.

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People in south Manchester overwhelming want to be able to recycle more than they currently can - especially cardboard and plastics - and want more frequent and accessible collections, particularly for those living in flats.

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I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.

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It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.

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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.

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The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border.

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The era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods, is over.

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You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.

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Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote.

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Author Bio

  • NameLucy Powell
  • DescriptionBritish politician
  • BornOctober 10, 1974
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician