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Powell slams 'unacceptable' Labour infighting

Deputy Labour Leader Lucy Powell condemns 'horrible personal briefings' and calls for a 'cultural reset' in politics following a week of internal party strife. Discover what needs to change.

Labour vows no tax rises for working people

Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Lucy Powell commits Labour to no tax rises for working people while Rachel Reeves outlines fiscal strategy ahead of potential government.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Labour MPs in £30k rental expenses scandal

Labour's new deputy leader Lucy Powell is among five landlord MPs charging taxpayers £30,000 annually to rent flats to colleagues, despite party's 2014 pledge to ban the practice. Exclusive investigation reveals Westminster's property claims controversy.

Labour's NHS Rescue: Streeting & Powell Lead Overhaul

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Policy Coordinator Lucy Powell spearhead Labour's urgent mission to transform the struggling NHS, focusing on Hartlepool's healthcare challenges as a blueprint for national reform.

Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leader role

Manchester MP Lucy Powell triumphs in Labour's deputy leadership contest, marking a significant shift in the party's top team as Keir Starmer strengthens his frontbench.

Labour's Powell: Listen more to party members

In her first major speech as Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell calls for radical internal reforms to give party members greater influence over policy and direction.

Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Labour's Powell attacks Tory 'privilege and chaos'

Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell delivers powerful critique of Conservative 'privilege and chaos' while outlining Labour's vision for stable governance ahead of potential election victory.

Labour plans government overhaul if elected

Shadow minister Lucy Powell discloses Labour's comprehensive strategy to transform Whitehall and deliver immediate change if elected, moving beyond 'sticking plaster' solutions.

Lucy Powell rules out Labour deputy leader bid

Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell confirms she won't challenge for Labour's deputy leadership amid growing speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's frontbench reshuffle plans.

Lucy Powell wins Labour deputy leadership

Manchester MP Lucy Powell triumphs in Labour's deputy leadership contest, positioning herself as a key unifying force within the party's new leadership team.

Labour blocks Lucy Powell's deputy leader bid

Former Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell faces rejection as Labour's deputy leader candidate amid internal party power struggles, dealing a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer's authority.

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