79 Quotes by Lucy Powell

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

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

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

In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government.

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

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.

Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).

Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close general elections. That must be good for democracy.

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