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Although my seat is a contest between Labour and the Lib Dems, it

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. – Lucy Powell

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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. – Lucy Powell

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At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and citizenship. – Lucy Powell

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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. – Lucy Powell

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The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there arent enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. – Ayn Rand

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You cant have a situation in which companies proceed on a permanent basis relying only on cash from the government. – Lawrence Summers

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The UK desperately needs less government and freer markets. – Rupert Murdoch

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A reporters ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government. – Bob Woodward

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