News - Marsha de Cordova

Meeting with the Minister for Public Health

Statement on the Battersea XL Bully attack

Call for replacement of the PIP system

Government’s extremism strategy – STATEMENT

As Michael Gove prepares to launch his new policy against extremism later today, it is clear that the true threat to our democracy comes not from the fringes but the heart of govt. There is a grotesque irony in the Tories launching this strategy in the context of complete…

LBC: Susan Hall is not a feminist. London deserves inclusive leadership.

She hailed Liz Truss’s catastrophic mini-budget as a triumph, she supported Donald Trump’s election, and she has amplified and encouraged racist and discriminatory content again and again. So it’s clear to say our views are different. But there is, surprisingly, one thing I do agree with her on. Susan has said…

Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East briefing

I attended a Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East briefing with the Ambassadors of Palestine, KSA, Lebanon, Jordan Egypt, and Qatar to the UK to discuss the war in Gaza as well the impact on the wider region. The situation is worsening every day and there needs to be…

General Election Fundraising Dinner

It was an absolutely fantastic night at my General Election 2024 fundraising dinner. It was great to have the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the Shadow Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon David Lammy MP and award winning comedy writer and author John O’Farrell give powerful speeches about the importance of…

Welcoming the Bishop of Southwark

I had the pleasure of welcoming the venerable Stephen Taylor to Battersea as he was licensed by the Bishop of Southwark as interim Priest at St Mary’s. It was followed by a powerful & moving sermon by the Dover Bishop. Good to see Battersea church leaders there too.

Letter to the Prime Minister on Gaza

HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON, SW1A 0AA Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 10 Downing Street -sent by email- 13th March 2024 Dear Prime Minister, I am writing to express my continued concern about the ongoing situation in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and the lack of action taken by your government.…

IWD STORM conference

I had a super fantastic time celebrating International Women’s Day Conference at the Women in Power 2024 conference STORM in Battersea. It was great to see all the women having an amazing time. I even tried my hand at candle making! Thank you to all the team.

International Women’s Day event

We had the best time celebrating International Women’s Day in Parliament on the theme “every woman at every table.” Was so inspiring to be joined by so many outstanding Battersea based women, making waves across different industries – STEM, film and politics included. Thank you to all the speakers.

Question about the government’s mishandling of the economy

The Tories are in denial about their 14 years of economic mismanagement. But workers and businesses in Battersea and across the country know the true cost of having the Tories in power: low growth, debt, falling incomes & now recession. I asked the Minister what she thinks of the government’s…

Call for mandatory disability pay gap reporting

The Secretary of State failed to set out how the government is closing the disability pay gap when I asked her to introduce mandatory disability pay gap reporting. The pay gap is higher today than 10 years ago meaning disabled people effective work for free 47 days a year. We…

Statement on the Spring Budget

After 14 years in power, the Conservatives have failed the economy and our country. They promised to fix the nation’s roof. But instead, they have broken the windows, kicked the door in, unplugged the fridge, dug up the plant pots, kicked the dog in the face, and now with this…

Renters Reform Bill meeting

Everyone should be able to live in a safe, decent, and affordable home. Battersea has a higher amount of private and social renters than the national average. It’s vital that the Renters Reform Bill isn’t weakened and the Govt don’t U-turn on abolishing Section 21 no fault evictions.

Sadiq’s London fare freeze

Out this morning chatting with Battersea residents about how Sadiq Khan is freezing TfL fares for a fifth time. While the mayor is working to make London fairer, the Tories are hiking national fares by nearly 5%. From the Night Tube to the Northern Line extension to Battersea, Khan is…

Letter to the Chancellor ahead of Spring Budget

I am writing ahead of the Spring Budget on 6th March 2024 to urge you to increase investment in eye health care. In Parliament, it has been my mission to improve access to good quality eye health care when and where one needs it. There are currently two million people…

SeeAbility Eye Care Champions Meeting

Great to meet with SeeAbility & two of their “Eye Care Champions” to hear more about their work improving eye care for people with learning disabilities & autism. They are 10x more likely to experience sight loss yet have less access to the right eye care.

Eye Health APPG evidence session

I chaired the 2nd Oral Evidence Session of the Eye Health & Visual Impairment APPG, on the subject of an “Inquiry on Employer Attitudes & Blind and Partially Sighted People.” We heard from organisations who provide employment support & others who work with employers to promote inclusive employment practices.

I Have a Voice meeting

It has always been my priority to increase opportunities for young people including initiatives such as hosting my annual Political Summer School. I am happy to support I Have a Voice Politics for All report which aims to improve political literacy, break down barriers, & promote social action.

Scope store visit

I visited the new Scope store in Battersea which is the first in their new accessible layout. It was great to meet staff and volunteers and find out more about how the store raises vital funds to enable Scope to support disabled people & their families. Wishing them all the…