People in south Manchester overwhelming want to be able to recycle more than they currently can - especially cardboard and plastics - and want more frequent and accessible collections, particularly for those living in flats. Lucy Powell accessiblecardboardcollection share on social
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. Lucy Powell campaignclosedemocracy Change image and share on social
In last year's local elections in Manchester a third of those who voted did so by post. It's not just that people are choosing to get postal votes, but having one makes it much more likely that they'll vote. Lucy Powell chooseelectionlocal share on social
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. Lucy Powell democratichopemove Change image and share on social
The economic and social decline of Zimbabwe is shocking and appalling. Life there is unrecognisable from that of the recent past. Each day is a struggle for basic survival. Lucy Powell appallbasicday Change image and 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
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
The lack of available credit and loans is having a severe impact on small businesses in particular, but also their suppliers and the bigger companies too. Lucy Powell bigbusinesscompany Change image and share on social
For sure, the 'Obamania' that's fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a wave of optimism that things can be different. Lucy Powell changedarefast Change image and share on social
Some argue that now isn't the time to push the green agenda - that all efforts should be on preventing a serious recession. That is a false choice. It fails to recognise that climate change and our carbon reliance is part of problem - high fuel prices and food shortages due to poor crop yields compound today's financial difficulties. Lucy Powell agendumarguecarbon share on social