Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Moss Side, Manchester |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Lucy Powell
25/10/2025
Lucy Powell was elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party on 25 October 2025 after winning the party membership ballot with 87,407 votes, or 54.3% of the total. She defeated Bridget Phillipson in the contest triggered by Angela Rayner's resignation, with turnout reported at 16.6%.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lucy Maria Powell |
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| Party | Labour and Co-operative |
| Position | Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, MP for Manchester Central |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Degree | Chemistry |
Personal Life
| Residence | Manchester |
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| Husband | James (A&E Doctor) |
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| Stepson | Joe |
Family
| Spouse | James |
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| Stepson | Joe |
Career
| MP_Elected | 15/11/2012 (by-election) |
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| MP_Region | Manchester Central |
| First_Female_Labour_MP_Manchester | 1 |
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| Current_Role | Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (since October 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First female Labour MP to represent a Manchester constituency | |
| 2. Campaigns against Bedroom Tax and ambulance service privatisation | |
| 3. Led investment project bringing over £10 million to Manchester (2007–2010) | |
| 4. Conducts inquiry into reinvigorating politics and increasing voter turnout |
