The Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, has pledged to dismantle Michael Gove's 'one-size-fits-all' school reforms, arguing that they do not cater to the diverse needs of all children.

Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as the new Labour Party chair, who will work closely with Lucy Powell after losing to her in the deputy leadership contest.

Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell states that Andy Burnham will challenge the 'boys club' culture of factional briefings at No 10 and has asked him to commit to a 50/50 gender split for ministers and staff, believing the 'unpleasant' culture will change under his leadership.

Senior Labour figures, including Lucy Powell and Steve Reed, have stated that Labour MPs are united behind Andy Burnham, supporting his coronation rather than a leadership contest.

Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, has cautioned against a potentially divisive leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, despite looming election losses, stating that party members would view such a challenge negatively.

Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell stated that Andy Burnham would likely have won the by-election and emphasized the need for Labour to utilize the Greater Manchester mayor more effectively.

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

Labour MP Lucy Powell argues that the current schooling system in the UK acts as a 'straitjacket,' leaving a million children behind.

A think tank blueprint suggests that Angela Rayner, Lucy Powell, and Louise Haigh are likely to regularly work from No 10 North, recommending a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.

Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Steve Reed have stated that Labour MPs are united in backing Andy Burnham, suggesting a coronation rather than a contest.

Labour deputy Lucy Powell has called for stricter laws to combat misinformation, asserting that Reform UK is destabilizing British democracy through divisive material amplified by bots and troll farms.

Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, stated that the party must articulate its values more clearly during a post-mortem discussion on the Gorton and Denton constituencies.

Lucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, suggests that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely have won a recent by-election and advocates for Labour to utilize him more.

Lucy Powell calls for party to make more use of Greater Manchester mayor after Gorton and Denton defeat Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour’s deputy leader said as she called for the party to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor. Labour fell to third in the previously rock-solid seat on Thursday, with the Greens winning a fifth seat in parliament and Reform UK coming second. Continue reading...

New education secretary Lucy Powell, describing herself as an ambitious 'tiger mum,' is driving Labour's vocational skills agenda, asserting that academic excellence and technical skills are not a 'false trade-off' for schools.

The Conservative Party has ridiculed the new UK education secretary, Lucy Powell, for a grammar mistake, with one comment suggesting a poor grade.

Lucy Powell has indicated her support for Ed Miliband to serve as Chancellor, potentially under Andy Burnham. Proponents suggest Miliband in this role would benefit the entire UK and financial markets.

In the aftermath of the Gorton and Denton by-election humiliation for Labour, deputy leader Lucy Powell has been critical of the decision to block the Greater Manchester mayor from standing as the…

Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, stated that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely have won a recent by-election, suggesting the party should utilize him more.