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Lucy Powell
PoliticianLean Left
Lucy Powell is Labour's deputy leader, discussing the party's energy policies concerning North Sea drilling.
Notable Quotes
"We've been really clear that the way to achieve in the long term energy security and lower bills is by ensuring that we do have our own homegrown, clean, much cheaper energy."View Story →
"Let's see."View Story →
"marks the start of a real shared effort with employers, businesses, mayors and councils to design an education system that connects young people to jobs and careers in their local area."View Story →
""There would be a change of emphasis on North Sea oil and gas.""View Story →
"The interest rate on those loans was 'egregious' and the issue was at the top of her in-tray."View Story →
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