Your MP in Manchester CentralLucy Powell
Labour (Co-op) · MP since 15 Nov 2012
Their promises
Made by Lucy Powell: 3 promises
- Labourin governmentPublish curriculum and assessment reform proposals“Our curriculum and assessment reform will go hand in hand with that ambition, and we will soon publish proposals building on the Becky Francis review.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)EducationCost not statedLucy Powell, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentGive mayors control of the 16-19 education budget“For the first time, mayors will have control of the 16-19 education budget, and I know that, in respect of early years and early intervention, we can transform outcomes through the power of place.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)EducationCost not statedLucy Powell, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentPublish national inclusion standards for SEND“We are developing national inclusion standards, which we will publish alongside any legislation or further steps we take on SEND.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)EducationCost not statedLucy Powell, 9 Sep 2026
Labour's promises
21tracked promises by the Labour Party and its politicians
- Delivered: 4
- In progress: 17
Most recently updated:
- Labourin governmentCut manufacturers’ electricity bills by up to 25%“When it comes to energy costs, our British industrial competitiveness scheme will save more than 10,000 manufacturers up to 25% of their electricity bills.”In planReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Transport & economyCosts £0.54bn to £0.66bn a yearBlair McDougall, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentPresent a mental health strategy before Christmas“This will all be considered as part of a mental health strategy that will come before this House before Christmas.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)HealthCost not statedDue Dec 2026Andy Burnham, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentEnact the Socio-Economic Duty“Crucially, the unit will lead the enactment of the Socio-Economic Duty, a new power in the Equality Act that will legally require public bodies to consider how to improve the lives of lower-income families as part of decisions around issues like transport, services and budgets.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Social protectionCost not statedBridget Phillipson, 9 Sep 2026
How they voted recently
Their last 10 recorded votes in the Commons, newest first.Sourced
Second reading: should the bill go ahead? · 11 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 270 for, 286 against
- Closure motionVoted for
Should the debate end now and go to a vote? · 11 Sep 2026 · Passed: 293 for, 218 against
9 Sep 2026 · Passed: 371 for, 100 against
Health BillVoted against all 44 votes · 8 Sep 2026 · Show each vote
- Should amendment 1 be made to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: Amendment 1 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 162 for, 297 against
- Should new clause 143 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 143 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 106 for, 302 against
- Should new clause 142 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 142 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 108 for, 357 against
- Should new clause 140 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 140 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 79 for, 300 against
Representation of the People BillFor 1, against 23 votes · 2 Sep 2026 · Show each vote
- Third reading: should the Commons pass the bill?Voted forThird Reading · 2 Sep 2026 · Passed: 411 for, 102 against
- Should new clause 88 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 88 · 2 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 85 for, 427 against
- Should new clause 67 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 67 · 2 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 105 for, 410 against
About this page
Who represents Manchester Central in the House of Commons, the promises we track for them and their party, and their most recent votes. MPs and votes come from UK Parliament's Members and Commons Votes APIs, checked once a day; this page last checked at 20:42 BST, 8 Oct 2026. Promises come from our promise ledger, where every party is held to the same standard.
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