# Lucy Powell
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Lucy Maria Powell (born 10 October 1974) is a British Labour and Co-operative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester Central since winning the seat at a by-election in November 2012. Since April 2020 she has also served as Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers.
Prior to her election, she worked in campaigning and PR roles for Britain in Europe, NESTA and the Labour Party.
Who are the losers from the Budget?
Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments?
With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister – Emma Reynolds – says squeezing more efficiency out of SW1 could free up cash for defence. But with public services already under pressure, where can the …
Women With Balls: Lucy Powell
From working on the 1997 general election campaign, to serving in the shadow cabinets of three leaders, politician Lucy Powell has been a prominent figure in the Labour Party for many years. First elected to parliament in 2012, she was appointed Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of …
Is a four-day working week the future of teaching? Points of View
For years, teachers have been highlighting the need for steps to be taken to reduce workload. Lip service has been paid to this concept, with promises and plans made to do so, but with little real impact.
This week, Lucy Powell has suggested a move to a four-day working week for teachers: a sugge…
When School Dinners Changed: The Deep-Fried Ban & Our Health | The World Conversation
This episode of The World Conversation explores the cultural and psychological impact of England's 2014 ban on deep-fried foods in school dinners, examining how this policy shift redefined the relationship between state authority, childhood autonomy, and public health. Host Stacy O'Hussey moves bey…
More than words: finding our voice in an age of AI, with Professor Rob Drummond
As AI increasingly speaks for us, how can we make room for different voices, and hold on to the humour, empathy and nuance that help us understand one another?
In the second episode of season four of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson speaks with Professor Rob Drummond about accents, ident…
Ofsted: Time to change the consequences?
Lucy Powell says the consequences of Ofsted inspections need to change. The education secretary argues that school context has become a penalty, with schools taking on more pupils with SEND being disadvantaged by the current system. She wants a more peer-led approach to school improvement, with Ofs…
Schools to stop teaching GCSEs early in curriculum overhaul: Points of View
Should Year 9 be the start of GCSE preparation? Lucy Powell wants schools to stop routinely starting GCSE courses early, arguing that pupils are having their options narrowed and being rushed towards exams. Her proposed answer is to reduce GCSE content so courses fit comfortably into two years. T
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Russell Brand faces more abuse claims, PM backs Mail's carers campaign, school phones ban
Today: Russell Brand begins a ten-and-a-half-year prison sentence for rape and assault, Andy Burnham backs the Mail's carers campaign, Ground Force star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69 after a long illness, England's schools will require pupils to hand in phones from next September, plus Welcome Break Rot…
Is Labour losing the argument on welfare?
Does Labour have the will to implement serious welfare reform and bring down the benefits bill? Alan Milburn's report on Neets, young people not in education, employment or training, comes out next week. Andy Burnham's plan is to spend money first, to bring the welfare bill down in the long run. Wh…
The Education Brief: What Good Oracy Looks Like
The Education Brief: Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Top stories include:
ASCL has warned that schools “cannot deliver alone” on the NEET crisis.
Ministers are updating mobile phone guidance again for September 2027.
Lucy Powell talked about Ofsted, SEND, assessment, and falling rolls at her first…
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