Lucy Powell Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting out an agenda for government.”

“For us political activists and candidates, the morning after any election is a mix of emotions - the personal and the immediate, the culmination of your own recent campaigning efforts; and the fortunes of your party and the success or otherwise of what you stand for and believe in.”

“We in the Labour party owe it to the people we represent to make sure that we offer a choice at the next election between our Labour values and those of the Conservatives.”

“It's not a matter of if economies around the world becoming low-carbon, but when and how: through struggle and strife or through advancement and progressive leadership. Larry Elliot described it today as the 'Green New Deal.' It's a leadership we in Britain can provide, and from which our economy can benefit.”

“Today the demands are for even higher standards in the quality of care, for greater flexibility and convenience in treatment times, and for more prevention through screening and health checks.”

“In last year's local elections in Manchester a third of those who voted did so by post. It's not just that people are choosing to get postal votes, but having one makes it much more likely that they'll vote.”

“It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.”

“Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote.”

“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.”

“I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.”