Lucy Powell MP to give open lecture at the University

Manchester Central Labour MP will talk about her role in the shadow cabinet

Lucy Powell MP will give an insight into the role of a shadow government minister in a free, public lecture at The University of Manchester.

Ms Powell will describe her role scrutinising government at the event hosted by Policy@Manchester, the University's policy think tank, and the Parliamentary Outreach Service.

Ms Powell was elected as MP for Manchester Central in November 2012 and served as shadow minister for education and now shadow minister for the Cabinet Office. She also plays a key strategist role in Labour's General Election campaign.

The Open Lecture will take place from 11am to 12:30pm on Friday 13 February, with refreshments upon arrival, at Lecture Theatre 2 (Ground Floor), Crawford House, University of Manchester. To book a place, please complete the registration form at this link: http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/142772UMJPX. Alternatively, contact Parliament's Outreach Service on 020 7219 1650 / universities@parliament.uk.

Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so booking in advance is essential.