Doing nothing and shrinking spending may save us public money in the short term but could cost us a great deal more over time as the recession takes hold for much longer. Lucy Powell costdealgreat Change image and share on social
It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy. Lucy Powell britisheconomyestimate Change image and share on social
It's not a matter of if economies around the world becoming low-carbon, but when and how: through struggle and strife or through advancement and progressive leadership. Larry Elliot described it today as the 'Green New Deal.' It's a leadership we in Britain can provide, and from which our economy can benefit. Lucy Powell advancementbenefitbritain share on social
The era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods, is over. Lucy Powell britaincheapera Change image and share on social
The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds. Lucy Powell choicegovernmentlabour Change image and share on social
The Labour party has done more than any other to address gender inequalities, through legislation and other means, and to increase women's representation in politics, which has led to recent increases in the number of female politicians. Lucy Powell addressfemalegender share on social
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. Lucy Powell achievementcelebrategovernment share on social
We in the Labour party owe it to the people we represent to make sure that we offer a choice at the next election between our Labour values and those of the Conservatives. Lucy Powell choiceconservativeelection Change image and share on social
In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and letting things take their course. Lucy Powell believeclearcost share on social
I will take a short time out from being in Parliament when the baby is born but I'll still be doing my constituency work - just with another baby in tow. Lucy Powell babybearconstituency Change image and share on social