Lucy Powell
Profile
Lucy Powell is a British politician serving as the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party since October 2025 and as the Member of Parliament for Manchester Central since 2012. A member of the Labour Party's soft left, she previously served as the Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council from 2024 to 2025. Throughout her career, she has held various shadow cabinet roles, focusing on portfolios including business, housing, and culture. Before entering Parliament, she worked in public relations and campaigning for organizations such as Britain in Europe and NESTA.
Details
- Born
- 1974-10-10 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Education
- Somerville College, Oxford; King's College London
- Career
- Parliamentary assistant, public relations professional, campaign director
