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Labour & Co-op MP for Manchester Central | [email protected] https://www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk/

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 25d

I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations.

When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.

That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk

Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

The official campaign site for the campaign to elect Lucy Powell as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 11h

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 11h

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 15h

I’m backing the brilliant @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Independent from Government and collective responsibility she will give all members a powerful voice in this important role and will fearlessly speak truth to power without fear or favour

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 11h

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 11h

I’ll be a full time Deputy Leader, outside Cabinet, but alongside government. In every constituency, every council, every community.

Ballots open today. Vote for me to be your strong independent voice at the top of the Party.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 14h

I’ve been leading the debate in this campaign. When members voices are heeded and heard we make better decisions.

Ballots open today. Vote for me to be your Deputy Leader.

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

I’m proud to have run a positive campaign setting out my pitch to be a full time Deputy Leader.

I’m going to keep it positive with the reasons I’m standing and how I would do the job.

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

Delighted by this spread in the Mirror today about my campaign to be a full time Deputy Leader, a strong independent voice for members.

Ballots start going out today.

A double page spread in the mirror supporting Lucy

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

Unity of purpose comes not from command and control but by taking people with us & winning the argument.

As a full time Deputy Leader I will tell a stronger story about what Labour is for, whose side we’re on, the good things that we are doing.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Lucy Powell tells Labour it can’t sugarcoat how badly things are going

Frontrunner for deputy leadership addresses rally as opponent Bridget Phillipson pledges ‘second Labour term our children deserve’

www.theguardian.com

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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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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

Ballots begin to go out in the Labour Deputy Leadership election tomorrow.

Read my interview in the Mirror about what kind of Deputy Leader I will be.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Powell vows to talk tough with No10 and says Labour can't 'out-Reform Reform'

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Lucy Powell called for a 'course correction' after a bumpy first year - but said she won't be 'throwing bricks' at Keir Starmer if elected

www.mirror.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

Right back at ya @roswynnejones.bsky.social What a lovely piece!

The truth is Ros spends every day campaigning against injustice, championing real heros, giving voice to the voiceless & tackling division wherever she sees it. Honoured to call you my friend.

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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/my-best-mate-lucy-powell-36027160

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

Our broad movement is our strength. We need to make the most of all our talents and listen to all the voices in our Party.

Great to hear from members at my Lucy Listens event in Rochdale this weekend.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

On the anniversary of Hamas’ horrific attack we remember those who were murdered, and those who continue to be held & to suffer.

We need an end to the killing, to the intolerable suffering, hostages returned home to loved ones & a secure & lasting peace where all can live with freedom and dignity.

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

More and more members are supporting my campaign. Great to speak to members in Leeds as part of my Lucy Listens tour.

I’ll be a full time Deputy Leader bridging the membership and leadership.

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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 · 3d

Unity cuts both ways. That means hearing and valuing voices across our broad movement. That’s our strength.

We have got to tell a much stronger story about the purpose of this Labour Government - whose side are we on and in whose interests are we governing.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 3d

I really want this government to succeed and I’ve always worked to that end.

But we can’t just pretend everything is going great and what we need is more of the same.

I will make sure we are connected to our communities and make better decisions.

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

Enjoyed speaking to @emmaburnell.bsky.social from @labourlist.bsky.social about what kind of Deputy Leader I’ll be and what I do with my “free” time ….

Read or watch here:
labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...

‘A mandate from the members’: Challenge, responsibilty and speaking truth to power– the LabourList deputy leadership interview with Lucy Powell - LabourList

LabourList Editor Emma Burnell sat down with Lucy Powell to talk about her pitch to Labour Party members to be deputy leader.

labourlist.org

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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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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 6d

2/2 We must stand strongly together to condemn it and deal with it.

Security at synagogues and elsewhere across the city has been stepped up and I will provide whatever support I can to the community at this very difficult time.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 6d

I am horrified at the attack on Heaton Park Synagogue. My first thoughts are with those affected and their families. I fully stand by & with the Manchester Jewish community.

The antisemitism and Jewish hate they are increasingly experiencing is appalling & totally unacceptable.

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