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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
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Lucy Powell
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 10
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Lucy Maria Powell
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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 up for our communities and get things done for the better.
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There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth.
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The Tories seem unable to make any impact north of the border.
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In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government.
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At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour.
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As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job.
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The era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods is over.
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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, this choice is a very clear one.
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In these difficult times, when tough decisions are required, the differences between Labour and the Tories are becoming much clearer. One party believes in intervention to reduce social and economic costs and the other believes in market forces and letting things take their course.
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People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from the banking crisis.
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The impact of the downturn is starting to feel very real. House prices and the housing market have been taking the knock for some time and that's affecting people.
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The cost of motoring is a massive issue at the moment, there's no question. The price of petrol goes up every time you go to the petrol station.
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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.
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It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.
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A global deal will only be possible if Britain plays its part, leading the way with other developed countries.
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Both the velodrome and the Commonwealth swimming pool are open to the public and are frequently used by local schools and the local community. Over the last six years young people have been inspired to take up swimming and cycling more seriously some of them are now coming through as Olympic champions or hopefuls.
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Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).
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Like many of my friends and colleagues, I can't get enough of Obama news latest polling, speeches, visits, reaction of world leaders.
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Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote.
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Team GB's success at the Beijing Olympics can, in part, be said to have been made in Manchester. For example, all the cycling medal winners trained at Manchester's velodrome, the National Cycling Centre.
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