“ 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
“ Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times. Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ 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… Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ It's not a matter of if economies around the world becoming low-carbon, but when and how: through struggle and strife or through advancement and progressive leadership. Larry Elliot described it today… Lucy Powell
“ What the Lib Dems have failed to do is offer any meaningful agenda for government or for power. Lucy Powell
“ There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth. Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ 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
“ These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand… Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ As a relatively young woman - I'm 33 - I hope to one day have a family and already have commitments. If and when I'm elected as an MP, I would face a choice: take my family with me to London each week… Lucy Powell
“ 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, thi… Lucy Powell
“ 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
“ We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting out an agenda for government. Lucy Powell
“ 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 ca… Lucy Powell
