Sporting bodies - including the beautiful game - must not turn a blind eye to genocide. In light of gross human rights violations, U.N experts are rightly calling for Israel's suspension in sporting events - a tool that has precedent & proven impact. www.politico.eu/article/isra...

Applications for the Cory Community Fund are now open! If you run a community project in #Wandsworth focused on waste reduction, the natural environment or STEM skills, consider applying to kickstart next year's work. See here for more: www.corygroup.co.uk/community/fu...

The Government has tabled the Hillsborough Law following decades of work by families fighting tirelessly for justice. An important moment for Hillsborough families & a critical piece of progress in ensuring the tragedy will never happen again.

My statement on the formal recognition of the Palestinian state.

I am pleased to see that Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been freed from prison in Egypt, having signed this letter pressing for his freedom last Dec. The moving scenes of Alaa being reunited with family are a testament to the power of standing up for our values - for human rights, free speech & democracy.

Honoured to be at the ceremony to mark the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood, with Ambassador Zomlot, Lord Dubs & colleagues. Today marks a powerful step forward but it is only the beginning. See my website for my full statement.

I welcome the Government’s recognition of Palestinian Statehood as a significant and long overdue step, formally recognising the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. My statement 👉 marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/09/22/u...

The Clink Charity provides a route to rehabilitation while in prison & their work is cutting reoffending rates by 64%. It's vital their work is able to continue & I'm pleased the Minister agreed, committing to reviewing barriers to the charity's future operations.

Good to sit down with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook and discuss a range of issues, including leasehold changes, accessible home standards & how the @churchofengland.org can support the govt's mission to deliver new homes.

'This deadly escalation is futile and must stop' It is morally right that the @archbishopofyork.org & Church leaders have spoken out against the horrific situation in #Gaza. Now is the time for full accountability for Israel & action from leaders across societies.

A UK-EU youth experience scheme would break down barriers to new opportunities & our country would reap the economic reward as a result. With the now added importance of ensuring the SPS deal gets over the line, a youth experience scheme is more vital than ever. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.

Time & time again, constituents tell me that floating bus stops are causing injuries & dangerous travel experiences. Not being able to travel independently affects every aspect of your life - from going to work to socialising with friends. We must ensure that everyone can use public transport.

London has always been a vibrant, diverse & welcoming city - and that isn't changing. I'm proud to be a Londoner, to represent #Battersea, & I'm proud to join @london.gov.uk in defending our tolerant & democratic values from the extreme politics of hate.

Great to visit some of the tenant farms on the @churchofengland.org Chichester Estate and hear about industry & climate challenges as well as try some amazing produce! 🍓 We also visited developlment sites that will be critical to meeting the Church’s aim of delivering 6,500 new homes.

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My statement on the tabling of the Hillsborough Law today. #JusticeForThe97 #YNWA

📚 l have fond memories of studying in Battersea Library as a student many moons ago so it was lovely to introduce a fantastic jazz session as part of their centennial celebrations

It was a pleasure to join Agoe Empowerment network for their community day in #Battersea, part of the #MayorsCommunityWeekend. It was great to see the community coming together and everyone having lots of fun.

Following the awful fire at Maysoule Road #Battersea on Weds night, I want to extend my thanks to our fantastic emergency services & ensure everyone impacted gets the support they need. 💷 You can make a donation to those impacted here: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-se...

Urgent mental health support is available for anyone affected by yesterday's incident in Battersea. This includes our 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line, Wandsworth Talking Therapies or the Wandsworth Recovery Café - find out more: swlstg.nhs.uk/latest-news/...

I am deeply saddened and worried to learn of the fire in Maysoule Road #Battersea last night. Thank you to the London Fire Brigade for officers’ extraordinary bravery. My thoughts are with everyone affected. My statement: marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/09/11/s...

My first Substack post is LIVE! Click to read more about my two days in Jersey as the Second Church Estates Commissioner: substack.com/home/post/p-...

New @trusselluk.bsky.social analysis shows 3.8m children are living in homes where people are forced to skip or cut back on meals. Only last month, I took The Mirror to Wandsworth Food Bank, to see how this level of food poverty is impacting communities in London. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

From paramedics to nurses to firefighters to police officers - we owe a debt of gratitude to our emergency services who have dedicated their careers to helping others. Come together for #999Day to celebrate the extraordinary work they do.

💫 Just under two months ago, I welcomed a group of brilliant young people from #Battersea to my Political Summer School ...and it went like this

My darling nephew came to visit me at work this week - he always makes me smile ❤️

The last post-match interview is with...Ian Byrne! @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social Thank you Ian for creating such an engaging session for my Political Summer School students - and learning more about their experience of politics so far

7,000 more new nursery places are being created by this Government, giving: 👶 Children the best start in life 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Parents more choices & career options ✅ Delivering for families across the country

The Mayor of London is 100% committed to bringing down violence, exploitation & crime in our city. His commitment is yielding results, with homicide rates at a 10 year low, but we cannot stop there. The work continues to make London the safest city for everyone to live in, work & travel to.

Good to bring two separate but interlinked worlds together at a joint APPG meeting between the Eye Health APPG & Disability APPG. I was grateful to welcome Sir Charlie Mayfield who shared his work so far on the Keep Britain Working Review. @rnib.bsky.social @fightforsight.bsky.social

On 14 September, join #TerryFoxRunUK to walk/run/cycle 2.5k - 10k around our beautiful #Battersea Park and raise money for life-changing cancer research. Sign up link here: terryfoxrunuk.org/events

🎸 No better way to spend the bank holiday weekend than at #Battersea Park in Concert!

The International Association of Genocide Scholars conclude that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition for genocide. It's clear that Palestinian statehood must be met this month, followed by full accountability of Israel. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

First day back to Parliament after summer recess & we’ve hit the ground running with a busy day in the office. Also wishing all #Battersea students, teachers & support staff starting back at school today the best of luck for a fantastic school year

Cars & e-vehicles parked on pavements are dangerous, a nuisance & make our public spaces less enjoyable. With 36 colleagues, we've written to the Minister asking her to give councils the powers they need to tackle the scourge of pavement parking.

Our next funding application deadline is approaching! Details here 👉 vaughanwilliamsfoundation.org/funding/

FAO: Working parents in #Battersea! Labour is providing 30 hours of government funded childcare and you have three days to take it up. It could save you £7,500 and give your child the best start. Find out what you're entitled to: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

No 10's use of Keir Starmer’s Twitter feed is not something Keir Starmer could credibly defend. What is he doing with the imagery here & why? x.com/Keir_Starmer...

🎾Wimbledon may be gone for this year but my mission to make tennis accessible & affordable is far from over. Great to join the Queens Club Foundation to hear more about how they are propelling visually-impaired tennis forward & meet VI-tennis world #1 Naqi Rizvi.

🌟 Political Summer School post-match interviews 🌟 Award-winning journalist & filmmaker Nadine White shares her thoughts on running a session for students of my Political Summer School 2025

Great to join the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk for the opening of Heathwall Quay in Nine Elms. The Quay is an important part of the Tideway Tunnel project, which is transforming the health of the Thames & giving the public greater access to the Thames Path. I visited the project 3yrs ago ⏩️

Good luck and congratulations to everyone in Battersea receiving GCSE, Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 VTQ results today. This is a chance to show how hard you've worked - be proud! Battersea's teachers are some of our community's best champions - a HUGE thank you for your hard work.

Proud to sign this letter with colleagues pressing the govt to act to evacuate the sickest children from Gaza, including children who are at immediate risk of death. We need a cohesive & rapid medical evacuation scheme & we need it now.

Summer School post-match interviews with...Clive Lewis! Thanks Clive for being part of my 2025 Political Summer School & sharing what it was like to speak to my excellent students

The only grain-to-bottle distillery in London & it’s right here in #Battersea. 🍷🥃Great to catch up with the folks at Doghouse Distillery & learn more about their experience as a small biz distillery.

🛒 🛍 Always good to visit Marks and Spencer Clapham South & even better to pop in today to see their new refurbishments, providing a better, more enjoyable service to customers. Also great to meet apprentice Dee & learn more about the company’s supportive career pathways.

Well said @sadiqkhan London is the greatest city in the world.  I’m proud to call myself a Londoner, representing one of the best places to live, work and visit  #Battersea

In order to tackle poverty, we have to tackle food poverty in London. Pleased to welcome @mirror.co.uk to #Battersea to visit @trusselluk.bsky.social #Wandsworth Foodbank & see some of the challenges being faced after 14 years of Tory austerity. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

🎂 🥳 Happy birthday Spread ! Lovely to go down to one of #Battersea ‘s newest independent coffee spots and celebrate one year of great success serving our community ☕