Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times. Lucy Powell artchopdifficult Change image and share on social
As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters - some who switched away in recent times and many who stayed at home - seem more determined to prevent that happening. Lucy Powell determinegovernmenthappen Change image and 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
There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth. Lucy Powell backbonebankfaith Change image and 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
Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy). Lucy Powell absolutelycityconnect Change image and share on social
Like many of my friends and colleagues, I can't get enough of Obama news; latest polling, speeches, visits, reaction of world leaders. Lucy Powell colleaguefriendlate Change image and share on social
The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border. Lucy Powell borderimpactmake Change image and share on social
