“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 at the next election. In terms of international development, this choice is a very clear one.” WellsGovernmentChoicesNextTermDifferencesClearDevelopmentElectionInternationalSeatsLabourContests Author:Lucy Powell
“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 markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job.” IfsNeedsGovernmentJobsFacesChallengesEconomyToughDifficultyIdeologyFree MarketSmall GovernmentTough Questions Author:Lucy Powell
“In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government.” GovernmentElectionSatisfiedLabourVotersScotlandIndicationWestminster Author:Lucy Powell
“The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds.” MindGovernmentChoicesLabourSharpening Author:Lucy Powell
“What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power.” GovernmentOffersMeaningfulAgendas Author:Lucy Powell
“As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters - some who switched away in recent times and many who stayed at home - seem more determined to prevent that happening.” HomeSeemsGovernmentHappeningsDeterminedTraditionalLabourVoters Author:Lucy Powell
“It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS.” GovernmentPoliticalProudAchievementCelebrateLabourBe ProudPositivelySlamNhsUncouth Author:Lucy Powell
“These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand up for our communities and get things done for the better.” PeopleIfsDoneUseGovernmentSufferingEnergyLeftCommunityBehindsSkillsToughLeft BehindTough TimesThings DoneOur CommunityManchester Author:Lucy Powell
