UK Hospitality Reception

It was great to attend the UK Hospitality reception in Parliament. Hospitality businesses in Battersea make a vital contribution to our local economy and community. I look forward to continue to supporting and championing them.

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Holocaust Remembrance Day

I signed the Holocaust Education Trust Book of Commitment honouring the millions of Jews and others murdered in the Holocaust. I paid tribute to the survivors and committed to combatting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and hate today.

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Eye care visit

Last week I met with optometrists & local eye care practitioners in #Battersea to talk about the current challenges in #eyehealth & the opportunities to transform the eyecare experience for patients. Pleased they all welcomed Labour’s plan to use eye-care services in the community, unlocking existing expertise to deliver high-quality eyecare.

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Belleville School Visit

It was a delight to visit Belleville School today to meet the student council and house captains. I spoke about my work as their MP & had a fantastic Q&A. They were bright and inquisitive and all of them have bright futures ahead of them!

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SOUTH LONDON PRESS In My View: leasehold reform

09 Jan 2024

The Tories have been promising leasehold reform since 2019. Four years and three Prime Ministers later, the legislation finally arrived. However, despite the Housing Secretary’s earlier suggestion that the feudal and unfair system would be abolished altogether, the Bill fell far short. In a particularly glaring omission, it contained no…

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Letter to the Foreign Secretary on the Israeli Ambassador

05 Jan 2024

Dear David, I am writing regarding the unacceptable comments made by the Ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom, Tzipi Hotovely, on LBC Radio on 3rd January 2024. During the interview with presenter Ian Dale, she was asked whether her comments that “every school, mosque and every second house has…

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PARLIAMENT NEWS: Reconstructing relations with the EU must be a priority for Labour

19 Dec 2023

I was first elected in 2017, a year after the EU referendum, on a platform whose central pillar included opposing a hard Tory EU Brexit. My first parliamentary term was defined by this issue. I vividly remember the seemingly endless late nights of “meaningful” and “indicative” votes; the obscure pieces…

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Launch of the Eyes Have It Partnership report

I hosted the 3rd annual Westminster Eye Health Day & launch the Eyes Have It Partnership’s new report. The recommendations seek to tackle the crisis in eye care and back my bill calling for a National Eye Health Strategy in England. I look forward to continue pushing for eye care…

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PMQs

For the final PMQs of 2023, I had the opportunity to scrutinise the Prime Minister. With 12 days until Christmas, I raised the point that many households in Battersea would be worried: not about buying gifts but whether they can afford food & heat for their homes. I asked the…

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Speech on leaseholder reform

Despite multiple promises from multiple ministers, dating back to at least 2019, when the Leasehold Reform Bill finally materialised, late last year, it left much to be desired. With over 70% of all property sales made up by leaseholds, Battersea is one of the worst affected areas in the country.…

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Question to the Foreign Secretary on Gaza

The resumption of the bombardment of Gazan civilians, schools & hospitals following a brief humanitarian pause, demonstrated that a temporary halt in hostilities was never going to be sufficient. With over 15,000 Palestinians now dead, I asked the FCDO Minister what it is going to take to push for a…

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Battersea Bridge business walkabout

For Small Business Saturday, I visited some of the fantastic businesses on Battersea Bridge Road. They are the beating heart of our local economy here in Battersea and add so much character to the constituency. It was great to have conversations about how we can work together to help their…

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THE HOUSE: Tackling the growing demand for eye health services is one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS in England today

28 Nov 2023

Over 2.2 million people in the UK are living with a condition that causes sight loss1. And over 640,000 people were waiting to start specialist eye treatment in England as of August 2023, including nearly 20,000 people who had been waiting a year or more2. This pressure on UK eye care services…

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Surrey Lanes Coffee Morning

I held the final coffee morning of 2023 for residents of the Surrey Lane estates. We were joined local ward Councillors as well as many different advice and support agencies including CREW Energy, Citizens Advice and the Metropolitan Police’s Safer Neighbourhoods team. It was great to meet so many constituents…

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SOUTH LONDON PRESS In My View: Rental Reform

27 Oct 2023

I believe everyone should be able to live in a safe, decent, and affordable home. Sadly under the Tories’ watch, the housing crisis has only gotten worse. Not enough homes are being built and the crisis in the private rented sector has been exacerbated with many renters being priced out…

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Patmore and Savona Estates Walkabout

Following a worrying spate of violent crime in the area, I held a walkabout on the Patmore and Savona Estates, as well as nearby Carey Gardens. I was joined by local Councillors and representatives of residents associations from the three estates. We spoke with residents about their concerns and potential…

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH MAGAZINE: Saluting our Sisters

30 Sep 2023

To Suffragette Charlotte Despard, the first woman to stand for parliament in Battersea North in 1918, to Shapurji Saklatvala, MP for Battersea North, who was one of the first elected MPs of Indian heritage in 1924. In more recent years, there have been many other change makers and leaders of…

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Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea holds Jobs Fair at Battersea Power Station

On Thursday 14th September 2023, Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea held a Jobs Fair in Battersea. Over 300 people attended and were able to meet with employers from across a range of sectors including industry leaders and the award-winning global PR agency Milk & Honey which is headquartered in…

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Battersea Society Blue Plaque for Penelope Fitzgerald

On 2nd September, Marsha de Cordova MP participated in the unveiling of a Blue Plaque for the Booker Prize winning novelist, and critic, Penelope Fitzgerald – a woman who lived and worked in Battersea. Her perseverance & courage in the face of adversity can inspire all of us. The Blue…

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Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea donates children’s books to York Gardens Library in Battersea

On Friday 1st September, Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea, visited York Gardens library to deliver books for children and young people. Books play a vital role in children’s educational development by encouraging learning and fostering creativity. During the visit, de Cordova met with children who spoke about what reading…

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SOUTH LONDON PRESS In My View: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

11 Sep 2023

After thirteen years of Tory governments, violence against women and girls has only worsened.   Police recorded rape and sexual offences are at record highs while prosecutions and convictions have sunk to all-time lows. These shocking statistics indicate the human cost of government inaction and the disastrous implications of the…

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