Lucy Powell MP
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op MP for Manchester Central | Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | [email protected]
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Very pleased that the Government has announced a national day to remember victims of terror, like those at the Manchester arena attack.
Well done to all the campaigners. It will be a long-standing way to remember those lost and those who have suffered.
Well done to all the campaigners. It will be a long-standing way to remember those lost and those who have suffered.
UK to hold new national day to remember terror victims
Starting next year, the annual day will honour victims and survivors in the UK, the Home Office says.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Very pleased that the Government has announced a national day to remember victims of terror, like those at the Manchester arena attack.
Well done to all the campaigners. It will be a long-standing way to remember those lost and those who have suffered.
Well done to all the campaigners. It will be a long-standing way to remember those lost and those who have suffered.
Train fares frozen: not happened for decades.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Train fares frozen: not happened for decades.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.
This Parliament is more reflective of the country than any other with so many fantastic colleagues making a difference.
Today is #AskHerToStand Day. Do you know a brilliant, capable woman who would make our politics better? Then ask her to sign up to stand at
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Today is #AskHerToStand Day. Do you know a brilliant, capable woman who would make our politics better? Then ask her to sign up to stand at
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November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This Parliament is more reflective of the country than any other with so many fantastic colleagues making a difference.
Today is #AskHerToStand Day. Do you know a brilliant, capable woman who would make our politics better? Then ask her to sign up to stand at
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Today is #AskHerToStand Day. Do you know a brilliant, capable woman who would make our politics better? Then ask her to sign up to stand at
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As Carol Linforth announces her departure, what an incredible 47 years of service to the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social .
What she made happen and the impact she had over that time cannot be overstated. She is the embodiment of our dedicated, professional, values-driven staff. Thank you so much Carol.
What she made happen and the impact she had over that time cannot be overstated. She is the embodiment of our dedicated, professional, values-driven staff. Thank you so much Carol.
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As Carol Linforth announces her departure, what an incredible 47 years of service to the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social .
What she made happen and the impact she had over that time cannot be overstated. She is the embodiment of our dedicated, professional, values-driven staff. Thank you so much Carol.
What she made happen and the impact she had over that time cannot be overstated. She is the embodiment of our dedicated, professional, values-driven staff. Thank you so much Carol.
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022.
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022.
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home.
#BringKidsBack
Read my @thetimes.com interview with @stevenswinford.bsky.social about being elected Deputy Leader, the challenges we face and how we can address them, and whether I’d be a Faithful or Traitor…
www.thetimes.com/article/00e2...
www.thetimes.com/article/00e2...
Lucy Powell: ‘Horrible briefings leave us with poorer politics and politicians’
Labour’s deputy leader opens up on her sacking from the cabinet and how she is now using her new role to force a ‘course correction’ in government
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Read my @thetimes.com interview with @stevenswinford.bsky.social about being elected Deputy Leader, the challenges we face and how we can address them, and whether I’d be a Faithful or Traitor…
www.thetimes.com/article/00e2...
www.thetimes.com/article/00e2...
It shouldn’t be underestimated how hard it is for a big city like Manchester, with high levels of need, to get Outstanding for its children’s services. I’ve seen first hand how this is changing lives & outcomes for vulnerable children.
Children's services in Manchester rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
Manchester's social workers are described as an
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November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It shouldn’t be underestimated how hard it is for a big city like Manchester, with high levels of need, to get Outstanding for its children’s services. I’ve seen first hand how this is changing lives & outcomes for vulnerable children.
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our members are our strength. They do all the work that keeps us and elected representatives in office.
I was delighted to join @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social at her dinner & quiz on Friday with colleagues from across Rochdale, Bury & Manchester, to say thank you!
I was delighted to join @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social at her dinner & quiz on Friday with colleagues from across Rochdale, Bury & Manchester, to say thank you!
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our members are our strength. They do all the work that keeps us and elected representatives in office.
I was delighted to join @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social at her dinner & quiz on Friday with colleagues from across Rochdale, Bury & Manchester, to say thank you!
I was delighted to join @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social at her dinner & quiz on Friday with colleagues from across Rochdale, Bury & Manchester, to say thank you!
Today I laid a wreath at Failsworth War Memorial in honour of those who gave their lives for the freedom and democracy we cherish today.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today I laid a wreath at Failsworth War Memorial in honour of those who gave their lives for the freedom and democracy we cherish today.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
This significant investment across the Greater Manchester region, including Manchester Central, will help deliver our commitment to more social and affordable homes.
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This significant investment across the Greater Manchester region, including Manchester Central, will help deliver our commitment to more social and affordable homes.
Can just say great to talk to Robert Peston and Tom Bradby about the week in politics, my election as deputy leader and some of my priorities.
www.itv.com/news/2024-01...
www.itv.com/news/2024-01...
www.itv.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Can just say great to talk to Robert Peston and Tom Bradby about the week in politics, my election as deputy leader and some of my priorities.
www.itv.com/news/2024-01...
www.itv.com/news/2024-01...
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on such a clear win in New York.
His victory shows that boldness and a story of economic change in the interests of the many not the few, defeats the politics of division and despair.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
His victory shows that boldness and a story of economic change in the interests of the many not the few, defeats the politics of division and despair.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zohran Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on such a clear win in New York.
His victory shows that boldness and a story of economic change in the interests of the many not the few, defeats the politics of division and despair.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
His victory shows that boldness and a story of economic change in the interests of the many not the few, defeats the politics of division and despair.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pleased to take part in this photo as we commemorated 75 years since the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber after it was bombed during the Second World War.
#RebuildingtheCommons
#RebuildingtheCommons
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Pleased to take part in this photo as we commemorated 75 years since the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber after it was bombed during the Second World War.
#RebuildingtheCommons
#RebuildingtheCommons
I’ve got straight to work with Keir Starmer to discuss how we will work closely together to defeat the forces of division and hate, and to reunite the country.
October 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I’ve got straight to work with Keir Starmer to discuss how we will work closely together to defeat the forces of division and hate, and to reunite the country.
Reposted by Lucy Powell MP
"We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values and beliefs”
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
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@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Lucy Powell's speech on 'privilege' to be elected Deputy Labour leader in full
The new deputy leader said: "We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values a...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values and beliefs”
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Polls have now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and supported my campaign.
The result will be announced on Saturday morning.
The result will be announced on Saturday morning.
October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Polls have now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and supported my campaign.
The result will be announced on Saturday morning.
The result will be announced on Saturday morning.
My Lucy Listens events have been all about giving you a voice and a say.
Thank you for your support and feedback.
You have until 12pm today to vote.
Thank you for your support and feedback.
You have until 12pm today to vote.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
My Lucy Listens events have been all about giving you a voice and a say.
Thank you for your support and feedback.
You have until 12pm today to vote.
Thank you for your support and feedback.
You have until 12pm today to vote.
Polls close at 12pm today.
Give me a strong mandate, to be your strong voice making the change our Party needs.
Search for [email protected] in your inbox if you can’t find your vote.
Give me a strong mandate, to be your strong voice making the change our Party needs.
Search for [email protected] in your inbox if you can’t find your vote.
October 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Polls close at 12pm today.
Give me a strong mandate, to be your strong voice making the change our Party needs.
Search for [email protected] in your inbox if you can’t find your vote.
Give me a strong mandate, to be your strong voice making the change our Party needs.
Search for [email protected] in your inbox if you can’t find your vote.
A strong independent voice
A full time Deputy Leader
A bridge between membership and leadership
Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today.
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
A full time Deputy Leader
A bridge between membership and leadership
Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today.
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
Final messages to Labour members from deputy leadership candidate Lucy Powell - LabourList
Lucy Powell sends a final message to Labour members before polls close tomorrow.
labourlist.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A strong independent voice
A full time Deputy Leader
A bridge between membership and leadership
Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today.
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
A full time Deputy Leader
A bridge between membership and leadership
Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today.
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...
To defeat the politics of hate and division, Labour must stand firm for what we believe and show whose side we are on.
My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Lucy Powell says Labour needs to "do better" in final push to be Deputy Leader
"Trying to out Reform Reform doesn’t work"
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
To defeat the politics of hate and division, Labour must stand firm for what we believe and show whose side we are on.
My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
One of my last Lucy Listens of the campaign (more to come as your Deputy if elected) in Islington.
Good to hear from members how they want to have their voices and experiences heard and acted on.
You have until tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 12pm to vote.
Good to hear from members how they want to have their voices and experiences heard and acted on.
You have until tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 12pm to vote.
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
One of my last Lucy Listens of the campaign (more to come as your Deputy if elected) in Islington.
Good to hear from members how they want to have their voices and experiences heard and acted on.
You have until tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 12pm to vote.
Good to hear from members how they want to have their voices and experiences heard and acted on.
You have until tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 12pm to vote.
Powerful speech from Angela Rayner.
She reminds us of the power of progressive politics to change lives, like it did for her.
She will continue to be a very strong voice for Labour.
I’ve felt so much love for Ange in our movement these last few weeks ❤️
She reminds us of the power of progressive politics to change lives, like it did for her.
She will continue to be a very strong voice for Labour.
I’ve felt so much love for Ange in our movement these last few weeks ❤️
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Powerful speech from Angela Rayner.
She reminds us of the power of progressive politics to change lives, like it did for her.
She will continue to be a very strong voice for Labour.
I’ve felt so much love for Ange in our movement these last few weeks ❤️
She reminds us of the power of progressive politics to change lives, like it did for her.
She will continue to be a very strong voice for Labour.
I’ve felt so much love for Ange in our movement these last few weeks ❤️
Labour has done lots of good things, but the public haven’t heard about them.
Elect me to help Labour tell a stronger story and put the politics back in the conversation.
Voting closes 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 23rd October.
Elect me to help Labour tell a stronger story and put the politics back in the conversation.
Voting closes 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 23rd October.
October 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Labour has done lots of good things, but the public haven’t heard about them.
Elect me to help Labour tell a stronger story and put the politics back in the conversation.
Voting closes 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 23rd October.
Elect me to help Labour tell a stronger story and put the politics back in the conversation.
Voting closes 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 23rd October.