Good to talk to @adamfleming.bsky.social on BBC Newscast to round out the political year and look forward to the next. Next year, there are many big Labour policies coming into effect to tackle the cost of living. That’s what we should focus on. Listen to the whole episode on BBC Sounds.

Enjoyed speaking to Adam Fleming for BBC Newscast about the year gone by, my new job as Labour’s Deputy Leader and what’s coming in 2026. Listen here 👇🏻 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We have so many fantastic new MPs and I’m delighted that @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social and @adamjogee.bsky.social have agreed to be my PPSs with a twist - Political Parliamentary Secretaries - working with me in my role as Deputy Labour Leader.

PARTY MEMBERS: Have your say! Today you’ll receive a members survey as part of “Lucy Listens”. I want to hear from you. It’s your chance to have a say. Watch out and bookmark it to fill in over Christmas. Don’t miss out!

I was delighted to present Chelsea from All Saints CofE her prize for winning my 2025 Christmas Card Competition! There were 100s of great designs submitted. I want to thank all the schools & pupils that took part. Thank you Vermillion for sponsoring the card. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Congratulations to Andrea Egan on her election as General Secretary of UNISON. As an affiliate of Labour & TULO, I look forward to continuing our agenda for better pay, better rights & improved public services. And thank you to Christina McAnea for 5 years of collaboration & achievement.

UPDATE: Employment Rights Bill passed! Labour delivering: ✅ Better Pay ✅ Better Conditions ✅ Better Jobs Labour in action

We've got to bring people together and show that by creating those decent paid jobs with decent wages, secure and available and affordable housing, public services that mean that everyone can get access to those opportunities, that's what a Labour government is about.

I want all of us to focus on telling the story of this Labour government, of how we are rewiring the country so it works more in the interests of ordinary people with better pay, better jobs, better housing, better public services. If we don’t no-one else will. Me on Today, yesterday.

“To cut through all the noise that exists, we've got to really come together and all tell the story of how we’re rewiring the country in the interests of ordinary people.” Write up of my Today programme interview this morning 👇🏻 www.thetimes.com/article/f8b3...

2026 will be a big year. We in Labour must make and win the argument together that our progressive politics is changing peoples lives for the better. We must stay united, beat the politics of division and hate and overcome the challenges ahead. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

I was at the East Manchester sorting office this morning catching up with our hard working posties. This is such a busy time of year for them, with so many cards and parcels. It was great to be able to thank them for their hard work providing such a vital service. @cwunews.bsky.social

I was delighted to host Factory International at Parliament last week. Where they showcased the work they are doing supporting grassroots arts here in Manchester.

Tomorrow I’ll be hosting my first Lucy Listens online event as Deputy Leader. Search your inbox for my email from Team Labour and join me. 👇🏻

I joined @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social and West Brom members for one of my Lucy Listens sessions and for the national campaign day on Saturday. It’s important to have the conversations directly about why we are doing what we are doing - to help ordinary working people get on.

On World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives and show our support for those living with HIV/AIDS. The Government is committed to stopping new cases by 2030 and is launching a new £170m HIV Action Plan to meet this goal. #WorldAIDSDay

What a great night. @marietidball.bsky.social is an exceptional MP having made a huge and lasting impact already in her first year. It was a pleasure to support you Marie! And what wonderful and committed members and councillors you have. Our members are our strength!

Whilst out campaigning in West Brom on Saturday I spoke to @expressandstar.com about our Labour budget, supporting ordinary working people with the cost of living and making our tax system fairer www.expressandstar.com/news/politic...

By ending the two-child benefit cap, Labour will lift 5,270 children out of poverty in Manchester Central and give families the security they deserve

Earlier I spoke to @newsagents.bsky.social about the Budget and how Labour is tackling the root causes of what holds our country back. open.spotify.com/episode/5haV...

Why this Labour Budget addresses the failures of Tory (and Reform) economic ideology, as we deal with the root causes of poverty👇

Today’s Labour Budget is about fairness. Our Labour values in practice. Lifting nearly half a million children out of poverty paid for by a gambling levy, a tax on homes worth £2m, and closing tax loopholes. We are Labour and we make different choices.

Very pleased that the Government has announced a national day to remember victims of terror, like those at the Manchester arena attack. Well done to all the campaigners. It will be a long-standing way to remember those lost and those who have suffered.

Train fares frozen: not happened for decades. Bringing rail back into public ownership means we can take action on fares.

This Parliament is more reflective of the country than any other with so many fantastic colleagues making a difference. Today is #AskHerToStand Day. Do you know a brilliant, capable woman who would make our politics better? Then ask her to sign up to stand at 5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-s...

As Carol Linforth announces her departure, what an incredible 47 years of service to the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social . What she made happen and the impact she had over that time cannot be overstated. She is the embodiment of our dedicated, professional, values-driven staff. Thank you so much Carol.

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022. I am proud to support the campaign to bring every child home. #BringKidsBack

Read my @thetimes.com interview with @stevenswinford.bsky.social about being elected Deputy Leader, the challenges we face and how we can address them, and whether I’d be a Faithful or Traitor… www.thetimes.com/article/00e2...

It shouldn’t be underestimated how hard it is for a big city like Manchester, with high levels of need, to get Outstanding for its children’s services. I’ve seen first hand how this is changing lives & outcomes for vulnerable children.

Lest We Forget #ArmisticeDay

Our members are our strength. They do all the work that keeps us and elected representatives in office. I was delighted to join @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social at her dinner & quiz on Friday with colleagues from across Rochdale, Bury & Manchester, to say thank you!

Today I laid a wreath at Failsworth War Memorial in honour of those who gave their lives for the freedom and democracy we cherish today. We will remember them.

This significant investment across the Greater Manchester region, including Manchester Central, will help deliver our commitment to more social and affordable homes.

Can just say great to talk to Robert Peston and Tom Bradby about the week in politics, my election as deputy leader and some of my priorities. www.itv.com/news/2024-01...

Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on such a clear win in New York. His victory shows that boldness and a story of economic change in the interests of the many not the few, defeats the politics of division and despair. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Pleased to take part in this photo as we commemorated 75 years since the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber after it was bombed during the Second World War. #RebuildingtheCommons

Thank you

I’ve got straight to work with Keir Starmer to discuss how we will work closely together to defeat the forces of division and hate, and to reunite the country.

"We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values and beliefs” @lucympowell.bsky.social Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Polls have now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and supported my campaign. The result will be announced on Saturday morning.

My Lucy Listens events have been all about giving you a voice and a say. Thank you for your support and feedback. You have until 12pm today to vote.

Polls close at 12pm today. Give me a strong mandate, to be your strong voice making the change our Party needs. Search for [email protected] in your inbox if you can’t find your vote.

A strong independent voice A full time Deputy Leader A bridge between membership and leadership Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today. labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...

To defeat the politics of hate and division, Labour must stand firm for what we believe and show whose side we are on. My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

One of my last Lucy Listens of the campaign (more to come as your Deputy if elected) in Islington. Good to hear from members how they want to have their voices and experiences heard and acted on. You have until tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 12pm to vote.

Powerful speech from Angela Rayner. She reminds us of the power of progressive politics to change lives, like it did for her. She will continue to be a very strong voice for Labour. I’ve felt so much love for Ange in our movement these last few weeks ❤️

Labour has done lots of good things, but the public haven’t heard about them. Elect me to help Labour tell a stronger story and put the politics back in the conversation. Voting closes 12pm tomorrow, Thursday 23rd October.

Humbled to see the Manchester Labour Group (of the Council) supporting me to be Deputy Leader. That’s what unity looks like!

Polls close at lunchtime tomorrow. Vote for me to be your strong independent voice, bridging our membership and leadership.

We need Labour to get back on track and that means making changes to the way we do things, re-connecting with our communities. That’s what I will do as Deputy Leader. Voting closes noon Thursday.