Lucy Powell MP

It is a massive honour to serve in Keir Starmer’s first Cabinet. It has already been a very busy afternoon and evening working on the new Labour Government’s legislative plans and putting politics back in service of people. Actions not words. Thanks for all the messages.

Next up @LucyMPowell @CooperativesUK #CoopCongress What an amazing programme to showcase the UK coop movement to @icacoop as celebrate #IYC2025 Well done @RoseMarley1 & your team 👏👏👏

In memory of my sister Margaret, we launched a Glioblastoma drug trial. Now, Margaret’s Trial is open on the NHS - and offering real hope. Ben, diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in 2022, saw his tumour vanish. His story helped make this happen. Watch here:

Fewer quangos, stronger powers. Today we set out our plans for a shakeup of the standards landscape with a new Ethics and Integrity Commission and new powers of enforcement. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

Great to visit @manairport to hear about all the investment into Terminal 2. This now means that 95% of passengers hardly wait at all in queues for security and to get onboard. The offer inside has really improved too. Manchester Airport is so vital to our city, connecting us to…

Sixteen and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election. 'It's going to help Labour isn't it? The most popular party amongst 16 and 17 year olds' - @SophyRidgeSky 'That's not a consideration for us' - @LucyMPowell #PoliticsHub

Manchester has been buzzing with bucket hats, music and parkas... even in this heat! As Oasis reunite and play at Heaton Park, I couldn’t resist a bit of a light hearted, Oasis themed wrap-up for the last Business Questions of the summer … 🎶

Labour's first King's Speech was a year ago today. From bringing rail services into public ownership, to strengthening water regulations and reforming workers' rights, we are standing up for the public.

1 year on from the first Labour King’s Speech in 15 years, the story of the Labour government can be told in the new laws we have brought in, in favour of people, being held back by vested interests: 🚫Banned water bosses bonuses 🚆brought rail lines into public ownership 📈Put…

We inherited a broken leasehold system & we’re determined to fix it. The Government is consulting on major reforms to stop unfair charges, hidden fees & poor service. This is your chance to help shape leasehold reform 👇 consult.communities.gov.uk/leasehold-and-…

Proud of our record so far: 🏫 Half million more children getting free school meals ⛔️ Banned water bosses bonuses 📈 Wages up more in 10 months than 10 yrs of Tories 🏥 NHS waiting lists down every month And much more … 👇

Lucy Powell: "I'm not sure if Reform will welcome our partnership with the French... but they're really enthusiastically implementing a policy of one in, one out." 😂

Another week, and more Tories fleeing the sinking ship... It’s not much better for Reform, who are enthusiastically implementing the policy of “one in one out” …

The Tories crashed the economy. My Labour government is fixing it.

1 year as your re-elected MP 👇

Great to speak to my friends @GloriaDePiero and @JonAshworth on their new @PolInsideOut podcast about modernising Parliament, Labour’s first year in government and the part of my job most people are interested in - listen here podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pol…

Today we remember the 52 who lost their lives, the loved ones they left behind and all those injured and affected by the horrific 7/7 attacks. We remember too the bravery of fellow passengers & emergency services, the determination of our country to stand together against hate.

🎙️ What’s the ‘Lord President of the Council’? @LucyMPowell explains all on the latest @PolInsideOut. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Manchester is building more council, social and genuinely affordable homes that it has done for 15 years. Our Housing Plan committed to build at least 10,000- we’re on track and delivering homes right across the city. A Labour Government will help us build even more 🏡🏘️🏗️

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Leaseholders across the country are at the mercy of opaque and unaffordable service charges and unscrupulous managing agents. Today, Labour is acting to protect leaseholders from service charge abuse and ensure landlords and managing agents are robustly held to account.