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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8h

Lucy is committed to championing our councillors and mayors as Deputy Leader. They are the foundation of our party and communities across the country @lucympowell.bsky.social #localgov 🌹💪

LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 5d

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’ – LabourList

Throughout the race to be Labour’s Deputy Leader, LabourList will be publishing a range of pieces from supporters of both candidates, as well as offering…

labourlist.org

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8h

🌹 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 🌹

Great to be out with the local Labour team in Royton South this morning. Some important casework picked up, as well as lots of great discussions with local people about what matters them.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8h

The new home of Oldham Sixth Form College's Sports Campus is now complete and open for use and it looks fantastic!

Thank you to the members of the PE & Sport Department and of the Senior Leadership team for the tour of the refurbished pitches at Chapel Road.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 1d

The Co-operative Party is pleased to support Labour and Co-operative MP Lucy Powell @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8h

Agreed 👍

The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 3d

“She’s a highly intelligent woman and a problem solver.”

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell for Labour Deputy Leader and predicts a cabinet return for Angela Rayner.

@lewisgoodall.com

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 3d

Enjoyed @lgalabour.bsky.social hustings last night & delighted to have picked up so much support afterwards.

From Brighton to Bury, Labour must reconnect with its base. Thanks to council leaders Bella Sankey & Eamonn O’Brien for setting out why they’re voting Lucy
labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...

'Labour must reconnect with its base - that's why we're backing Lucy Powell' - LabourList

We will be voting for Lucy because she understands how big a test this will be and why we have no time to lose in getting ready for it. We hope you will too.

labourlist.org

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8h

From Brighton to Bury - two respected local government leaders making a powerful case for @lucympowell.bsky.social for the next Labour Deputy Leader 👇🌹

LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 3d

"If we are to reshape out political strategy so it responds to the perspectives we hear on the doorstep, we need a deputy leader that has the time to make this task her singular focus"

Labour council leaders Bella Sankey and Eamonn O'Brien on why they are backing Lucy Powell

‘Labour must reconnect with its base – that’s why we’re backing Lucy Powell’ – LabourList

We are leaders of two Labour councils, from very different parts of the country but both on the frontline of the electoral battles Labour will…

labourlist.org

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 4d

Progress on the road to reopening our historic Oldham Coliseum 🎯

Oldham Times @oldhamtimes.bsky.social · 4d

Update as Coliseum restoration take further steps with permission granted

Oldham Council has been granted permission for external alterations to the historic theatre as part of wider restoration work

dlvr.it

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 4d

Delighted to cast my vote for @lucympowell.bsky.social for Labour's next Deputy Leader 🌹💪

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 5d

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’

Lucy Powell: ‘I will champion our councillors and mayors’ – LabourList

Throughout the race to be Labour’s Deputy Leader, LabourList will be publishing a range of pieces from supporters of both candidates, as well as offering…

labourlist.org

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 5d

Ballots begin to drop today.

Remember, members decide their Deputy. It’s a party role not a government one.

In the great traditions, I would be a distinctive voice, the members voice, full-time.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 6d

Join us for the Co-operative Party’s biggest event of the year, Annual Conference 2025, taking place in central London from 15th-16th November.

This year’s Conference theme will focus on our flagship campaign, Community Britain, exploring how we can put communities at the centre of politics.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 7d

As Labour Conference concluded last week, we caught up with Jim McMahon MP, the Chair of the Co-operative Party, to explore how co-operative principles are gaining the recognition they deserve from this Government.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 7d

It means a lot to me to have the support of former Labour Leader Neil Kinnock. He represents our values and our traditions, and was one of our great leaders and orators.

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race

www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Neil Kinnock backs Lucy Powell in Labour deputy leadership race

The result of the contest to replace Angela Rayner will be announced on October 25.

www.standard.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 8d

Really enjoyed chatting to @prospectmagazine.co.uk for their live podcast at Labour Conference.

We talked about how Labour needs to seize back the political megaphone and take on Reform on our terms not theirs.

Labour MP Lucy Powell on her bid to be Starmer’s deputy | Prospect Podcast live from Liverpool

YouTube video by Prospect Magazine

www.youtube.com

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 7d

Great to be out on the door in Chadderton North today picking up local issues with our fantastic candidate and longstanding councillor Colin McLaren, and friends from Oldham Labour Group 🌹💪

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8d

The spirit of the borough was on full display and the pride shown by everyone was really inspiring - and the huge successes life changing businesses are making to our community!

Well done to all and especially the hardworking organising team and their sponsors. #oba25 (2/2)

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 8d

Wishing everyone who was shortlisted and the ultimate winners congratulations for an amazing Oldham Business Awards at the QE Hall last night. (1/2)

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 10d

Deeply distressing to see an attack on the Jewish community in Greater Manchester on such an important holy day. It is an attack on all of us.

The emergency service responders as always run towards danger to keep others safe, and we are hugely grateful to them all.

Manchester Evening News @manchestereveningnews.co.uk · 11d

BREAKING: Stabbing at Manchester synagogue as police shut off area

LIVE: Police descend on 'serious' incident with major Manchester road shut

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 11d

Always good to join friends at Labour conference #Lab25 with a distinctly co-operative feel, and the beginning of something which could really make a difference with #CommunityBritain central to Labours renewal project 🌹🐝

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 12d

Good turnout for the Labour Deputy Leader hustings at #Lab25 showing the importance members place in this election.

It’s so important we support the elections in May with full time campaigner leading the charge for the movement.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 12d

A really positive #Lab25 conference for @coopparty.party.coop and #communitybritain

People want pride, security and dignity in the places they call home. For too long the only story has been of loss and decline. That has to change.

Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 12d

Our message to Labour Conference:

We believe in the politics of common purpose and common ownership, not common enemies.

We believe in Community Britain.

If you do too, join us.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 13d

Community is in our DNA.

The Prime Minister put communities at the centre of his conference speech. Now we must put them at the heart of our politics.

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 13d

Great to be out in Royton today speaking to local people about a wide range of issues - Lots of follow up 🌹💪

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 21d

I’m standing to be a full-time Deputy Leader of the Labour Party so I can focus on bridging our membership, communities and leadership.

More and more people are supporting my hopeful vision for change. Join my campaign here actionnetwork.org/forms/volunt...

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