In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government. – Lucy Powell
The Labour party has done more than any other to address gender inequalities, through legislation and other means, and to increase womens representation in politics, which has led to recent increases in the number of female politicians. – Lucy Powell
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
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. – Lucy Powell