“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 from. It's commonplace everywhere - in Europe, Africa, Asia and even the U.S.” WorldMindSidesUnitedCitiesSupportFootballConversationEuropeBlueResponseHeritageAsiaCommonplaceManchesterManchester UnitedManchester City Author:Lucy Powell
“I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.” Has BeensCandidatesLabourSelectedManchester Author:Lucy Powell
“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 not without controversy.” LongIssuesPolicyDutyRaisesClimateCurrentsListsVehicleControversyProposalReducingEmissionsManchesterDoorstepCongestion Author:Lucy Powell
“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.” PeopleWantAbleSouthCollectionsFlatsOverwhelmingPlasticManchester Author:Lucy Powell
“Team GB's success at the Beijing Olympics can, in part, be said to have been made in Manchester. For example, all the cycling medal winners trained at Manchester's velodrome, the National Cycling Centre.” Has BeensMadeSaidTeamExampleWinnerOlympicsCentreMedalCyclingManchesterInspirational TeamBeijing 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
