At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and citizenship. Lucy Powell basiccitizenshipcontract Change image and share on social
The impact of the downturn is starting to feel very real. House prices and the housing market have been taking the knock for some time and that's affecting people. Lucy Powell affectdownturnfeel Change image and 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
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
Surely, the best and most effective measure is to get the economy moving and shorten the period of recession or slowdown. That's the rationale for Gordon Brown's 'fiscal stimulus' and it sounds like a good one to me. Lucy Powell browneconomyeffective share on social
Globalisation means that for a high-wage, developed economy like Britain's to compete we need to focus our efforts on the highly skilled, added-value sectors such as advanced manufacturing, creative industries, engineering and even financial services. Lucy Powell addadvancebritain share on social
What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power. Lucy Powell agendumdemfail Change image and share on social
The cost of motoring is a massive issue at the moment, there's no question. The price of petrol goes up every time you go to the petrol station. Lucy Powell costissuemassive Change image and share on social
In the current climate motorists have a long list of issues from which to choose to raise on the doorstep. Policies aimed at reducing emissions - like the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty or here in Manchester the proposals for congestion charges - are not without controversy. Lucy Powell aimchargechoose 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
