The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border. Lucy Powell borderimpactmake Change image and share on social
Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote. Lucy Powell armyjoinold Change image and share on social
Today the demands are for even higher standards in the quality of care, for greater flexibility and convenience in treatment times, and for more prevention through screening and health checks. Lucy Powell carecheckconvenience Change image and share on social
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
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
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