Lucy Powell is the Labour Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, first elected in 2012, and Leader of the House of Commons. She is a strong and passionate advocate for Manchester, working tirelessly to improve the lives of people in her constituency and beyond.

Born and raised in Manchester, Lucy has dedicated her political career to standing up for working people, tackling inequality, and driving forward policies that support economic growth, fairness, and social justice.

Lucy has held a number of key roles in Parliament and within the Labour Party. She was Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, where she led Labour’s vision for a thriving, inclusive creative sector and a fairer digital economy. Before that, she served as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, championing policies to improve education, boost workers’ rights, and create better jobs.

In July 2024, Lucy was appointed Leader of the House of Commons, a crucial role in Keir Starmer’s Labour government. In this role, she is focused on modernising Parliament, raising standards, and making government more transparent and accountable to the public. She also leads on parliamentary reform, improving working conditions for MPs and staff, and ensuring a stronger democracy that works in the interests of the people.

As MP for Manchester Central, Lucy has been at the forefront of efforts to secure investment in the city, improve housing, and tackle crime. She has been a leading voice in building safety and leasehold reform, fighting to ensure that leaseholders and tenants are protected from unfair practices.

She has also worked tirelessly to bring record investment to Manchester, including the redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital, new social and affordable housing projects, and stronger police powers to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime.

Lucy is a committed campaigner for workers’ rights, affordable housing, and a fairer economy. She has played a key role in Labour’s plans to strengthen employment protections, expand access to childcare, and invest in public services.

With a track record of delivering real change, Lucy continues to work to make Manchester—and Britain—a fairer, safer, and more prosperous place for everyone.