Funding for sports (and the arts) are often the first things facing the chop in difficult times.
Lucy PowellI just hope that the democratic will of the Zimbabwean people prevails. If it does we must move quickly to help restore stability and prosperity.
Lucy PowellBoth the velodrome and the Commonwealth swimming pool are open to the public and are frequently used by local schools and the local community. Over the last six years young people have been inspired to take up swimming and cycling more seriously; some of them are now coming through as Olympic champions or hopefuls.
Lucy PowellThe era of industrial Britain, where a large section of our workforce provided cheap labour in factories and processing goods is over.
Lucy Powell