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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 22h

Ballots begin to drop today.

Remember, members decide their Deputy. It’s a party role not a government one.

In the great traditions, I would be a distinctive voice, the members voice, full-time.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 1d

Join us for the Co-operative Party’s biggest event of the year, Annual Conference 2025, taking place in central London from 15th-16th November.

This year’s Conference theme will focus on our flagship campaign, Community Britain, exploring how we can put communities at the centre of politics.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 2d

As Labour Conference concluded last week, we caught up with Jim McMahon MP, the Chair of the Co-operative Party, to explore how co-operative principles are gaining the recognition they deserve from this Government.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 2d

It means a lot to me to have the support of former Labour Leader Neil Kinnock. He represents our values and our traditions, and was one of our great leaders and orators.

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race

The result of the contest to replace Angela Rayner will be announced on October 25.

www.standard.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 4d

Really enjoyed chatting to @prospectmagazine.co.uk for their live podcast at Labour Conference.

We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.

Labour MP Lucy Powell on her bid to be Starmer’s deputy | Prospect Podcast live from Liverpool

YouTube video by Prospect Magazine

www.youtube.com

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 3d

Great to be out on the door in Chadderton North today picking up local issues with our fantastic candidate and longstanding councillor Colin McLaren, and friends from Oldham Labour Group 🌹💪

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 4d

The spirit of the borough was on full display and the pride shown by everyone was really inspiring - and the huge successes life changing businesses are making to our community!

Well done to all and especially the hardworking organising team and their sponsors. #oba25 (2/2)

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 4d

Wishing everyone who was shortlisted and the ultimate winners congratulations for an amazing Oldham Business Awards at the QE Hall last night. (1/2)

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 5d

Deeply distressing to see an attack on the Jewish community in Greater Manchester on such an important holy day. It is an attack on all of us.

The emergency service responders as always run towards danger to keep others safe, and we are hugely grateful to them all.

Manchester Evening News @manchestereveningnews.co.uk · 6d

BREAKING: Stabbing at Manchester synagogue as police shut off area

LIVE: Police descend on 'serious' incident with major Manchester road shut

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 6d

Always good to join friends at Labour conference #Lab25 with a distinctly co-operative feel, and the beginning of something which could really make a difference with #CommunityBritain central to Labours renewal project 🌹🐝

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 7d

Good turnout for the Labour Deputy Leader hustings at #Lab25 showing the importance members place in this election.

It’s so important we support the elections in May with full time campaigner leading the charge for the movement.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 7d

A really positive #Lab25 conference for @coopparty.party.coop and #communitybritain

People want pride, security and dignity in the places they call home. For too long the only story has been of loss and decline. That has to change.

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 7d

Our message to Labour Conference:

We believe in the politics of common purpose and common ownership, not common enemies.

We believe in Community Britain.

If you do too, join us.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 8d

Community is in our DNA.

The Prime Minister put communities at the centre of his conference speech. Now we must put them at the heart of our politics.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8d

Great to be out in Royton today speaking to local people about a wide range of issues - Lots of follow up 🌹💪

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 17d

I’m standing to be a full-time Deputy Leader of the Labour Party so I can focus on bridging our membership, communities and leadership.

More and more people are supporting my hopeful vision for change. Join my campaign here actionnetwork.org/forms/volunt...

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8d

Labour governments root out child poverty, supports working families and invests in the future.

The two child benefit cap was wrong when the Tories brought it in and its reversal should be a priority for this Labour government.

Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 18d

I’m glad to see this change. As I’ve said, we should be clear we would lift the 2-child benefit cap. It would do more to tackle child poverty than any other policy. That’s what Labour gov’s do.

If elected Deputy, I would work with Bridget and others to deliver this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted

The education secretary and Labour deputy leader hopeful signals that the policy could be scrapped.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8d

Experienced, independently minded and clear that the movement needs a voice.

One of many reasons why so many members are backing @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader.

Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 21d

Speaking to Nick Robinson for Political Thinking on why I’m standing to be a full time Deputy Leader - being clear about whose side we are on, being a bridge between the movement & leadership, lifting the two child limit, the atrocities in Gaza and telling a unifying story 👇

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson - Lucy Powell: People have lost sense of Labour's values - BBC Sounds

Lucy Powell on being sacked by Starmer, and why she now wants to be his deputy.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 20d

"We were given a big mandate in 2024...we have to show the country we're on their side and will bring about the change they want...if we don't I fear for our democracy...we have to prove the model and I want to help to do that" speaking to Mick Robinson for #politicalthinking

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 16d

With less than a week to go, here's our full fringe lineup for Labour Party Conference 2025. 🌹

We're excited to see you at our events covering topics from financial inclusion to community energy, with co-operation at the heart of each fringe. 🐝

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 13d

🚨 NEW: As part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, a brand new Co-operative Development Unit is being introduced in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Our movement's development is being championed in the heart of Government. 📈

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 13d

Today, the Government is announcing its Pride in Place Programme.

With the Community Right to Buy at its heart, this programme is a solid step toward building Community Britain, with measures we've pioneered with our movement for years.

The future of this country is community.

Graphic that says "PRIDE IN PLACE" in Co-operative Party branding, with a badge saying "Powered by the Community Right to Buy".

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 15d

NEW: The UK’s co-operative sector is booming - worth £179.2bn in 2025. 💷

That’s billions of pounds in the member-owned, democratic economy. Co-ops work. 📈

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 22d

🚨 BREAKING: Communities run through the just-announced Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy.

This Government is delivering on its commitment to roll out clean, green, community-owned energy. 🌱

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Peston @itvpeston.bsky.social · 23d

🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨

Deputy Leadership polling of Labour members in conjunction with LabourList + Survation 👀

Lucy Powell: 47%
Bridget Phillipson: 30%
Undecided: 23%

Watch Peston tonight👇
🔴 9PM LIVE X & YouTube
📺 1045PM ITV1

#Peston

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 26d

We spoke to members of the public about the transformative new Community Right to Buy - watch our new video to find out what they think.

youtu.be/GlFW11DXn3s

How the Public Feels about Brand New Law to Save Community Assets

What if your community got a shot at saving the places you actually use - before they vanish? We took that question to the public. Here’s what they had to say. 👉 party.coop/join

youtu.be

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