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
Theres a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth. – Lucy Powell
For sure, the Obamania thats fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a wave of optimism that things can be different. – Lucy Powell
The Tories and the Lib Dems talk about social mobility, but, short of winning the lottery, the only way to guarantee young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to do better and to raise aspirations is through education. – Lucy Powell