Quote by Lucy Powell
At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the rig

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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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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Government
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As a relatively young woman – Im 33 – I hope to one day have a family and already have commitments. If and when Im elected as an MP, I would face a choice: take my family with me to London each week or be apart for four, maybe five, nights a week. – Lucy Powell

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Hope
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Its become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And its positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but Im really proud of the NHS. – Lucy Powell

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Government
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It is good for society to have this introspection. – Jacques Verges

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Society

At the same, we need to remain sensitive to the reality that we are still an African society in which the majority of the people and communities live under severe deprivations and afflictions that are no fault of theirs. – Ibrahim Babangida

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Society

Society is like the air, necessary to breathe but insufficient to live on. – George Santayana

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Society

The concept of the good ol days must be one of our societys biggest delusions, top reasons for depression, as well as most often used excuse for lack of success. – Bo Bennett

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Society

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One new feature or fresh take can change everything. – Neil Young

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