Lucy Powell MP
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op MP for Manchester Central | Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | contact@lucypowell.org.uk
https://www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk/
https://www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk/
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Another excellent contribution from @louisehaighmp.bsky.social 👇
Britain still needs welfare reform
Labour is not ideologically unwilling to find welfare savings
www.newstatesman.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Another excellent contribution from @louisehaighmp.bsky.social 👇
Well deserved! Congratulations @bevcraig.bsky.social x
Manchester Council Leader recognised in New Year Honours list | Manchester City Council
Manchester Council Leader recognised in New Year Honours list - Cllr Bev Craig has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King Charles III in the New Year Honours list 2026 for service ...
www.manchester.gov.uk
December 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Well deserved! Congratulations @bevcraig.bsky.social x
We must be laser focused on showing how we’re tackling the cost of living in the New Year ahead of big elections in May. Good to speak to @mirror.co.uk about the political year ahead. 👇🏻
Lucy Powell in message to Starmer Labour leadership critics - 'put a sock in it'
In an interview with The Mirror, the party's deputy leader Lucy Powell said she believed the polls will tighten - but the party must be up for the fight in 2026
www.mirror.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We must be laser focused on showing how we’re tackling the cost of living in the New Year ahead of big elections in May. Good to speak to @mirror.co.uk about the political year ahead. 👇🏻
Good to talk to @adamfleming.bsky.social on BBC Newscast to round out the political year and look forward to the next.
Next year, there are many big Labour policies coming into effect to tackle the cost of living. That’s what we should focus on. Listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds.
Next year, there are many big Labour policies coming into effect to tackle the cost of living. That’s what we should focus on. Listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds.
December 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Good to talk to @adamfleming.bsky.social on BBC Newscast to round out the political year and look forward to the next.
Next year, there are many big Labour policies coming into effect to tackle the cost of living. That’s what we should focus on. Listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds.
Next year, there are many big Labour policies coming into effect to tackle the cost of living. That’s what we should focus on. Listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds.
Enjoyed speaking to Adam Fleming for BBC Newscast about the year gone by, my new job as Labour’s Deputy Leader and what’s coming in 2026. Listen here 👇🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Newscast - The Labour Deputy Leader Interview - BBC Sounds
Lucy Powell reflects on how the Government handled 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Enjoyed speaking to Adam Fleming for BBC Newscast about the year gone by, my new job as Labour’s Deputy Leader and what’s coming in 2026. Listen here 👇🏻
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
We have so many fantastic new MPs and I’m delighted that @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social
and @adamjogee.bsky.social have agreed to be my PPSs with a twist - Political Parliamentary Secretaries - working with me in my role as Deputy Labour Leader.
and @adamjogee.bsky.social have agreed to be my PPSs with a twist - Political Parliamentary Secretaries - working with me in my role as Deputy Labour Leader.
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We have so many fantastic new MPs and I’m delighted that @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social
and @adamjogee.bsky.social have agreed to be my PPSs with a twist - Political Parliamentary Secretaries - working with me in my role as Deputy Labour Leader.
and @adamjogee.bsky.social have agreed to be my PPSs with a twist - Political Parliamentary Secretaries - working with me in my role as Deputy Labour Leader.
PARTY MEMBERS: Have your say!
Today you’ll receive a members survey as part of “Lucy Listens”. I want to hear from you. It’s your chance to have a say. Watch out and bookmark it to fill in over Christmas. Don’t miss out!
Today you’ll receive a members survey as part of “Lucy Listens”. I want to hear from you. It’s your chance to have a say. Watch out and bookmark it to fill in over Christmas. Don’t miss out!
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
PARTY MEMBERS: Have your say!
Today you’ll receive a members survey as part of “Lucy Listens”. I want to hear from you. It’s your chance to have a say. Watch out and bookmark it to fill in over Christmas. Don’t miss out!
Today you’ll receive a members survey as part of “Lucy Listens”. I want to hear from you. It’s your chance to have a say. Watch out and bookmark it to fill in over Christmas. Don’t miss out!
I was delighted to present Chelsea from All Saints CofE her prize for winning my 2025 Christmas Card Competition!
There were 100s of great designs submitted. I want to thank all the schools & pupils that took part. Thank you Vermillion for sponsoring the card.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
There were 100s of great designs submitted. I want to thank all the schools & pupils that took part. Thank you Vermillion for sponsoring the card.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I was delighted to present Chelsea from All Saints CofE her prize for winning my 2025 Christmas Card Competition!
There were 100s of great designs submitted. I want to thank all the schools & pupils that took part. Thank you Vermillion for sponsoring the card.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
There were 100s of great designs submitted. I want to thank all the schools & pupils that took part. Thank you Vermillion for sponsoring the card.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON. As an affiliate of Labour & TULO, I look forward to continuing our agenda for better pay, better rights & improved public services. And thank you to Christina McAnea for 5 years of collaboration & achievement.
December 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON. As an affiliate of Labour & TULO, I look forward to continuing our agenda for better pay, better rights & improved public services. And thank you to Christina McAnea for 5 years of collaboration & achievement.
UPDATE: Employment Rights Bill passed!
Labour delivering:
✅ Better Pay
✅ Better Conditions
✅ Better Jobs
Labour in action
Labour delivering:
✅ Better Pay
✅ Better Conditions
✅ Better Jobs
Labour in action
December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
UPDATE: Employment Rights Bill passed!
Labour delivering:
✅ Better Pay
✅ Better Conditions
✅ Better Jobs
Labour in action
Labour delivering:
✅ Better Pay
✅ Better Conditions
✅ Better Jobs
Labour in action
We've got to bring people together and show that by creating those decent paid jobs with decent wages, secure and available and affordable housing, public services that mean that everyone can get access to those opportunities, that's what a Labour government is about.
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We've got to bring people together and show that by creating those decent paid jobs with decent wages, secure and available and affordable housing, public services that mean that everyone can get access to those opportunities, that's what a Labour government is about.
I want all of us to focus on telling the story of this Labour government, of how we are rewiring the country so it works more in the interests of ordinary people with better pay, better jobs, better housing, better public services. If we don’t no-one else will.
Me on Today, yesterday.
Me on Today, yesterday.
December 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I want all of us to focus on telling the story of this Labour government, of how we are rewiring the country so it works more in the interests of ordinary people with better pay, better jobs, better housing, better public services. If we don’t no-one else will.
Me on Today, yesterday.
Me on Today, yesterday.
“To cut through all the noise that exists, we've got to really come together and all tell the story of how we’re rewiring the country in the interests of ordinary people.”
Write up of my Today programme interview this morning 👇🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/f8b3...
Write up of my Today programme interview this morning 👇🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/f8b3...
Get behind Keir Starmer to beat Reform, Labour deputy tells party
Lucy Powell says Labour figures must unite to prevent Nigel Farage’s party from running more councils
www.thetimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“To cut through all the noise that exists, we've got to really come together and all tell the story of how we’re rewiring the country in the interests of ordinary people.”
Write up of my Today programme interview this morning 👇🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/f8b3...
Write up of my Today programme interview this morning 👇🏻
www.thetimes.com/article/f8b3...
2026 will be a big year. We in Labour must make and win the argument together that our progressive politics is changing peoples lives for the better. We must stay united, beat the politics of division and hate and overcome the challenges ahead.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Sharing Labour's message is made harder when we hang out our dirty washing'
Writing for The Mirror, Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell urges the party to unite behind Keir Starmer ahead of major elections in England, Scotland and Wales in 2026
www.mirror.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
2026 will be a big year. We in Labour must make and win the argument together that our progressive politics is changing peoples lives for the better. We must stay united, beat the politics of division and hate and overcome the challenges ahead.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I was at the East Manchester sorting office this morning catching up with our hard working posties.
This is such a busy time of year for them, with so many cards and parcels. It was great to be able to thank them for their hard work providing such a vital service.
@cwunews.bsky.social
This is such a busy time of year for them, with so many cards and parcels. It was great to be able to thank them for their hard work providing such a vital service.
@cwunews.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I was at the East Manchester sorting office this morning catching up with our hard working posties.
This is such a busy time of year for them, with so many cards and parcels. It was great to be able to thank them for their hard work providing such a vital service.
@cwunews.bsky.social
This is such a busy time of year for them, with so many cards and parcels. It was great to be able to thank them for their hard work providing such a vital service.
@cwunews.bsky.social
I was delighted to host Factory International at Parliament last week. Where they showcased the work they are doing supporting grassroots arts here in Manchester.
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I was delighted to host Factory International at Parliament last week. Where they showcased the work they are doing supporting grassroots arts here in Manchester.
Tomorrow I’ll be hosting my first Lucy Listens online event as Deputy Leader. Search your inbox for my email from Team Labour and join me. 👇🏻
December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tomorrow I’ll be hosting my first Lucy Listens online event as Deputy Leader. Search your inbox for my email from Team Labour and join me. 👇🏻
I joined @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social
and West Brom members for one of my Lucy Listens sessions and for the national campaign day on Saturday. It’s important to have the conversations directly about why we are doing what we are doing - to help ordinary working people get on.
and West Brom members for one of my Lucy Listens sessions and for the national campaign day on Saturday. It’s important to have the conversations directly about why we are doing what we are doing - to help ordinary working people get on.
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I joined @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social
and West Brom members for one of my Lucy Listens sessions and for the national campaign day on Saturday. It’s important to have the conversations directly about why we are doing what we are doing - to help ordinary working people get on.
and West Brom members for one of my Lucy Listens sessions and for the national campaign day on Saturday. It’s important to have the conversations directly about why we are doing what we are doing - to help ordinary working people get on.
On World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives and show our support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
The Government is committed to stopping new cases by 2030 and is launching a new £170m HIV Action Plan to meet this goal.
#WorldAIDSDay
The Government is committed to stopping new cases by 2030 and is launching a new £170m HIV Action Plan to meet this goal.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
On World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives and show our support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
The Government is committed to stopping new cases by 2030 and is launching a new £170m HIV Action Plan to meet this goal.
#WorldAIDSDay
The Government is committed to stopping new cases by 2030 and is launching a new £170m HIV Action Plan to meet this goal.
#WorldAIDSDay
What a great night. @marietidball.bsky.social is an exceptional MP having made a huge and lasting impact already in her first year. It was a pleasure to support you Marie!
And what wonderful and committed members and councillors you have. Our members are our strength!
And what wonderful and committed members and councillors you have. Our members are our strength!
It was wonderful to welcome Lucy Powell, our Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, to Wortley Hall for our Winter Fundraiser for our brilliant 2026 local candidates.
Thank you to Lucy for a terrific speech, all the Wortley Hall staff for looking after so well and Brass Band for entertaining us!
Thank you to Lucy for a terrific speech, all the Wortley Hall staff for looking after so well and Brass Band for entertaining us!
November 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
What a great night. @marietidball.bsky.social is an exceptional MP having made a huge and lasting impact already in her first year. It was a pleasure to support you Marie!
And what wonderful and committed members and councillors you have. Our members are our strength!
And what wonderful and committed members and councillors you have. Our members are our strength!
Whilst out campaigning in West Brom on Saturday I spoke to @expressandstar.com about our Labour budget, supporting ordinary working people with the cost of living and making our tax system fairer www.expressandstar.com/news/politic...
'The country has not been working for ordinary people in Sandwell or Dudley for decades' - Labour deputy Lucy Powell
The Budget, the cost of living and support for councillors in Sandwell were all discussed by the deputy leader of the Labour Party on a special visit.
www.expressandstar.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Whilst out campaigning in West Brom on Saturday I spoke to @expressandstar.com about our Labour budget, supporting ordinary working people with the cost of living and making our tax system fairer www.expressandstar.com/news/politic...
By ending the two-child benefit cap, Labour will lift 5,270 children out of poverty in Manchester Central and give families the security they deserve
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
By ending the two-child benefit cap, Labour will lift 5,270 children out of poverty in Manchester Central and give families the security they deserve
Earlier I spoke to @newsagents.bsky.social about the Budget and how Labour is tackling the root causes of what holds our country back.
open.spotify.com/episode/5haV...
open.spotify.com/episode/5haV...
Does Labour need to own its move to the Left?
open.spotify.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Earlier I spoke to @newsagents.bsky.social about the Budget and how Labour is tackling the root causes of what holds our country back.
open.spotify.com/episode/5haV...
open.spotify.com/episode/5haV...
Why this Labour Budget addresses the failures of Tory (and Reform) economic ideology, as we deal with the root causes of poverty👇
By ending a cruel Tory social experiment, this budget clearly set out how Labour will fight the battle to renew Britain | Lucy Powell
The two-child benefit cap was a totem of 14 years of failed ideology. Now it is gone, says Lucy Powell MP, deputy leader of the Labour party
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Why this Labour Budget addresses the failures of Tory (and Reform) economic ideology, as we deal with the root causes of poverty👇
Today’s Labour Budget is about fairness. Our Labour values in practice.
Lifting nearly half a million children out of poverty paid for by a gambling levy, a tax on homes worth £2m, and closing tax loopholes.
We are Labour and we make different choices.
Lifting nearly half a million children out of poverty paid for by a gambling levy, a tax on homes worth £2m, and closing tax loopholes.
We are Labour and we make different choices.
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today’s Labour Budget is about fairness. Our Labour values in practice.
Lifting nearly half a million children out of poverty paid for by a gambling levy, a tax on homes worth £2m, and closing tax loopholes.
We are Labour and we make different choices.
Lifting nearly half a million children out of poverty paid for by a gambling levy, a tax on homes worth £2m, and closing tax loopholes.
We are Labour and we make different choices.