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Lucy Powell

Lab Labour (Co-op) Manchester Central ID 4263
Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency
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At a glance

Lucy Powell is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Manchester Central, and has represented the constituency for 13 years, 7 months. The latest election majority is 13,797. They are most active voting on Work / Employment. They have voted in 65.7 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Lucy Powell submitted £249,415 of expenses, which is 10 % higher than the average MP. Proposed 3 motions that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 7 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 65.7 %
MP
66 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 503 of 650 — lower than 77% of MPs
Debates 5
MP
5
Avg
71.9
195 contributions across 5 appearances Rank 628 of 650 — less than 97% of MPs
Sponsored bills 1
MP
1
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 13 years, 7 months. Majority of 13,797. 21 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,545 of 2,350 eligible divisions (65.7 %).

Parliamentary activity

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5 debate appearances and 195 contributions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 0 and co-signed 1 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £249,415 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 5 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Lucy Powell?

Lucy Powell is a Member of Parliament representing Manchester Central. Source

Which party does Lucy Powell represent?

Lucy Powell currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Lucy Powell represent?

Lucy Powell currently represents Manchester Central. Source

How long has Lucy Powell been an MP?

Lucy Powell has been in the House of Commons for 13 years, 7 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Lucy Powell?

Lucy Powell has registered interests in 5 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source