“People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from the banking crisis.” PeopleWantJobsPoliticalSidesLeaderStandardsCrisisSavingDamageBankingSavingsPolitical LeadersBanking Crisis Author:Lucy Powell
“You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.” PeopleIfsThinkingYoungDeserveVote Author:Lucy Powell
“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; some of them are now coming through as Olympic champions or hopefuls.” PeopleYearsHas BeensSchoolLastsYoungUsedCommunitySixInspiredLocalsChampionSwimmingPoolCyclingCommonwealthSwimming PoolLocal Community Author:Lucy Powell
“Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).” PeopleJobsCitiesEconomyConnecting 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
“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
“The impact of the downturn is starting to feel very real. House prices and the housing market have been taking the knock for some time and that's affecting people.” PeopleFeelsHas BeensRealHouseImpactStartingHousingDownturnHousing MarketHouse Prices 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
