In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. Lucy Powell electiongovernmentindication Change image and share on social
Fossil fuels, including oil, are running out and supplies are getting harder to find. If we do nothing, prices will continue to rise and our reliance on oil will come to an abrupt and tumultuous end, causing global economic and social turmoil. Lucy Powell abruptcausecontinue share on social
I have run a general election campaign pregnant and ran Ed Miliband's leadership campaign commuting to London with a new baby so I already have my system set up. Lucy Powell babycampaigncommute Change image and share on social
For us political activists and candidates, the morning after any election is a mix of emotions - the personal and the immediate, the culmination of your own recent campaigning efforts; and the fortunes of your party and the success or otherwise of what you stand for and believe in. Lucy Powell activistcampaigncandidate share on social
In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number of marginal seats, the number of female MPs is likely to drop significantly. Lucy Powell cabinetcontinuecurrent Change image and share on social
Being out and about talking to residents and representing their views is, in my view, as important to politics as the grandstanding that takes place in Westminster. Lucy Powell grandstandimportantplace Change image and share on social
You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote. Lucy Powell deservepeoplevote Change image and share on social
In an era when party fundraising is badly tainted, dinners are a really good way of raising cash for campaigning. Lots of people giving very small amounts of money through ticket sales and raffle prizes: yes, it's much harder work than big donations, but I think it's a more democratic and transparent way of fundraising. Lucy Powell amountbadlybig share on social
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. Lucy Powell africaasiablue share on social
In the industrial revolution Britain led the world in advances that enabled mass production: trade exchanges, transportation, factory technology and new skills needed for the new industrialised world. Lucy Powell advancebritainenable Change image and share on social