“You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.” PeopleIfsThinkingYoungDeserveVote Author:Lucy Powell
“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 elected as an MP, I would face a choice: take my family with me to London each week or be apart for four, maybe five, nights a week.” IfsFacesYoungNightChoicesFiveFourWeekOne DayCommitmentMy FamilyLondonYoung WomenIfs AndMps 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
“A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.” IfsWayCountryPlayDealsBritainDeveloped CountryLeading The Way Author:Lucy Powell
“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.” PeopleIfsDoeHelpingMovingDemocraticProsperityStability Author:Lucy Powell
“In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number of marginal seats, the number of female MPs is likely to drop significantly.” IfsLosesNumbersFemaleCurrentsFallenSeatsLabourTrendsPollsCabinetsMps 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
