You're wrong if you think young people don't deserve the vote.

I just hope that the democratic will of the Zimbabwean people prevails. If it does we must move quickly to help restore stability and prosperity.

I'm honoured to have been selected to be the Labour candidate for Manchester Central.

In the current climate motorists have a long list of issues from which to choose to raise on the doorstep. Policies aimed at reducing emissions - like the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty or here in Manchester the proposals for congestion charges - are not without controversy.

The impact of the downturn is starting to feel very real. House prices and the housing market have been taking the knock for some time and that's affecting people.

In Scotland, the indication is that for the Westminster elections at least, Labour voters are satisfied with their government.

It's estimated that by 2030 there will be virtually no unskilled jobs in the British economy.