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" Sixteen- and 17-year-olds pay taxes and can join the army, so surely they should in turn be given their right to vote. "

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" There's a loss of faith in the banking system that for so long has been the backbone of prosperity and growth. "

" As the economy faces such difficulties, more tough questions need to be asked about what the Tories would do if elected. Their ideology of free markets and small government needs challenging. That has to be part of our job. "

" The lack of available credit and loans is having a severe impact on small businesses in particular, but also their suppliers and the bigger companies too. "

" Team GB's success at the Beijing Olympics can, in part, be said to have been made in Manchester. For example, all the cycling medal winners trained at Manchester's velodrome, the National Cycling Centre. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I will take a short time out from being in Parliament when the baby is born but I'll still be doing my constituency work - just with another baby in tow. "

" Even though I support the blue side of Manchester's football heritage, I don't really mind that wherever I go in the world it's not Manchester City that starts the conversation. 'Ah, yes, Manchester United,' is the response when I say where I come from. It's commonplace everywhere - in Europe, Africa, Asia and even the U.S. "

" Indeed, when all parties campaign effectively the overall effect is to push up voting rates, as you see in tight marginal seats or close general elections. That must be good for democracy. "

" People in south Manchester overwhelming want to be able to recycle more than they currently can - especially cardboard and plastics - and want more frequent and accessible collections, particularly for those living in flats. "

" Doing nothing and shrinking spending may save us public money in the short term but could cost us a great deal more over time as the recession takes hold for much longer. "

" People rightly want our political leaders - on all sides - to concentrate on minimising the damage to jobs, living standards and our savings from the banking crisis. "

" The choice between a Labour government and a Tory one is sharpening minds. "

" The cost of motoring is a massive issue at the moment, there's no question. The price of petrol goes up every time you go to the petrol station. "

" For sure, the 'Obamania' that's fast taking hold reflects an incredible thirst for change in global politics and, dare I say, a wave of optimism that things can be different. "

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

" As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters - some who switched away in recent times and many who stayed at home - seem more determined to prevent that happening. "

" We in the Labour party know better than most that opposition is the easy part. What's more difficult is governing and setting out an agenda for government. "

" These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand up for our communities and get things done for the better. "

" 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. "

" I wish that Iraq had not happened - and that we had not lost touch with so many of our natural supporters. But this should have provided an opportunity for the Liberal Democrats as a party. Yet their protest gains are now diminishing. "

" 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. "

" Being out and about talking to residents and representing their views is, in my view, as important to politics as the grandstanding that takes place in Westminster. "

" Globalisation means that for a high-wage, developed economy like Britain's to compete we need to focus our efforts on the highly skilled, added-value sectors such as advanced manufacturing, creative industries, engineering and even financial services. "

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

" It's become unfashionable to celebrate political achievement, and Labour achievement even less so. And it's positively uncouth to be proud of something that this Labour government is doing. So, slam me for saying so, but I'm really proud of the NHS. "

" The Tories and the Lib Dems talk about social mobility, but, short of winning the lottery, the only way to guarantee young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to do better and to raise aspirations is through education. "

" Over the last 10 years a huge amount has been achieved in getting people into work. Measures such as the New Deal, tax credits, the minimum wage and improved childcare have brought about record numbers of people in work, a number that is still rising despite the global economic slowdown. "