Lucy Powell Quotes


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 Uncategorized 200
A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 85
Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it could well make the difference between a Labour and a Tory government at the next election. In terms of international development, this choice is a very clear one. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 81
The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 67
The Tories and the Lib Dems talk about social mobility, but, short of winning the lottery, the only way to guarantee young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to do better and to raise aspirations is through education. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 60
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 Uncategorized 55
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 Uncategorized 47
The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 46
The era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods, is over. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 40
Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 39
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 Uncategorized 38
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 Uncategorized 38
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 Uncategorized 38
In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 35
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 Uncategorized 34
I wish that Iraq had not happened – and that we had not lost touch with so many of our natural supporters. But this should have provided an opportunity for the Liberal Democrats as a party. Yet their protest gains are now diminishing. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 33
As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 32
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 Uncategorized 30
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 Uncategorized 29
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 Uncategorized 27
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 Uncategorized 26
Doing nothing and shrinking spending may save us public money in the short term but could cost us a great deal more over time as the recession takes hold for much longer. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 26
We need to dig deep and give people a reason to be optimistic just as Obama is doing in America. Because in the same way that outcome of the U.S. elections will change the course of events there and around the world, so too do politics here in Britain. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 26
What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 26
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 Uncategorized 26
At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour. Lucy Powell Uncategorized 25

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