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Latest news on Lucy Powell, Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council in Keir Starmer's Labour government, covering her new role, political career, and views on key parliamentary and government issues.
Lucy Powell, born in 1974, has been appointed Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election. This marks a significant promotion for Powell, who has been the Member of Parliament for Manchester Central since 2012 and previously served as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons.
As Leader of the House of Commons, Powell is responsible for organizing government business in the House and working closely with other parties to ensure the smooth running of parliamentary affairs. Her role as Lord President of the Council also involves presiding over meetings of the Privy Council.
Powell brings extensive political experience to her new position, having served in various shadow cabinet roles including Shadow Education Secretary and Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. She has been described as a "tech optimist" and has previously advocated for regulating social media platforms.
In her new role, Powell faces the challenge of managing the government's legislative agenda and ensuring effective parliamentary scrutiny of government actions. She will also play a key role in implementing any parliamentary reforms proposed by the new Labour government.
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