Marsha de Cordova
@marshadecordova.bsky.social
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Labour MP for Battersea, Balham & Wandsworth
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67% of disabled people experience problems when they are travelling, showing the immense barriers disabled people face on a daily basis. It's high time we break down those barriers & enable disabled people to live equal, free & independent lives
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Happy Passover to everyone celebrating in
#Battersea
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about 10 hours ago
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How is this Labour Government helping with the cost of living this April? Take a look 👇
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Lots of people in
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have written to me worried about the impact of social media on children's & young people's health, safety & development. That's why I held a roundtable discussion with students from
#Battersea
schools to get their views. They provided thoughtful (1/2)
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🎨 Proud to welcome people to the We Art Wandsworth exhibition at Battersea Arts Centre, which displayed some phenomenal pieces from local
#Battersea
artists A cultural first for
#Battersea
, We Art Wandsworth is an innovative organisation, bringing people together to unlock the power of the arts.
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3 days ago
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✨ An inspiring afternoon at Share Community’s award ceremony, giving students the recognition they deserve for their progress, dedication & success. Share Community continues to be a fantastic environment for disabled students in
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Honoured to attend the historic installation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to be installed into the role.
@churchofengland.org
Photos: Neil Turner for Lambeth Palace.
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7 days ago
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Today marks the UN's International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - a day when we remember one of the gravest crimes in history & the millions who died & suffered under the embedded racist ideologies of the transatlantic slave trade (1/2)
8 days ago
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Great to visit the new Lavender Hill Rough Sleeping Hub in
#Battersea
. Bringing services under one roof, the hub is the first of its kind. With housing, NHS mental health support, employment & accommodation accessible in one place, the hub makes it easier for residents to take the next step.
9 days ago
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🛝☀️ The children at Falconbrook School
#Battersea
have a brand new playground! ❤️ Wonderful to open Falconbrook's new playground, which will give children new opportunities to play, explore & climb, while experiencing an exciting outdoors environment
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10 days ago
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Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cew719w80g7o
10 days ago
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🌙 Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in
#Battersea
! I was delighted to come together with folks at Elays Network in
#Battersea
for their Annual Ramadan Iftar, joining them for a wonderful evening of community celebration.
13 days ago
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2,190 children have been lifted out of poverty in
#Battersea
thanks to the Govt's removal of the two-child benefit cap. This Govt is committed to breaking down the barriers to opportunity for every child.
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Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster, for communities, for opportunities, for security and for business. To turn the tide, we must think more boldly & more creatively about our relationship with our closest allies.
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The Govt has opened a call for public views on Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Every disabled person & those with long-term health conditions should have their say on reforms that will directly impact them. Take part here:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Call for public views to improve disability benefit for millions
Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will be able to share their views on how PIP should be reformed, as the Timms Review opens a Call for Evidence today.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-public-views-to-improve-disability-benefit-for-millions
14 days ago
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It was wonderful to host Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce & Kensington & Chelsea Chamber of Commerce in Parliament for an evening of economic insights & new conversations to drive forward progress for small businesses across London.
15 days ago
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Good to sit down with the Minister for Employment following the Eye Health APPG event, to discuss progress on a range of disability employment issues, including Access to Work and the Mayfield Review.
16 days ago
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Marsha de Cordova
Foreign Affairs Committee
16 days ago
🇪🇺 🇬🇧 The second session of the seventh EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly meeting starts at 09.30 CET. Agenda 👉
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🔴 📽️ Follow live:
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Delegation to the EU–UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly – Inter-Parliamentary Delegation 7th EU–UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly - Multimedia Centre
The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...
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Great to meet with S&D MEPs this morning to discuss a renewed, strengthened and cooperative UK-EU partnership.
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16 days ago
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Our fossil fuel dependency cannot create the energy security we need. Further energy cooperation with our European neighbours is good for bills, jobs & net-zero.
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16 days ago
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Excited to be in
#Brussels
(
@afet.europarl.europa.eu
) to co-chair the 7th Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, for debates on a number of critical topics. Follow along:
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Looking forward to co-chairing the 7th Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels: Follow along 👇
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17 days ago
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Take a look at my visit to Glass Door's night shelter at St Barnabas' Church in
#Battersea
📹 While it is abject failure that night shelters like this one have to exist, I'm bowled away by the fantastic work they do to support the most vulnerable people in our communities.
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20 days ago
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Marsha de Cordova
Foreign Affairs Committee
20 days ago
🆕 On Monday and Tuesday, the European Parliament will host the 7th meeting of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly 🇪🇺 🇬🇧. MEPs and UK parliamentarians will discuss the state of EU-UK relations, economic security, and trade and defence cooperation. 📜 Read more 👉
tinyurl.com/2638fnes
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I am standing with
#Battersea’s
amazing posties & supporting
@cwunews.bsky.social
campaign for fair & equal terms and conditions
#StandByYourPostie
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21 days ago
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The UK-EU Reset is all about building stronger bonds, closer ties & better connections with our European neighbours. That’s why I was delighted to host students from across the country - including from
#Battersea
- in Parliament to learn about the incredible EP Ambassador Schools programme.
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I was proud to sign a letter to the Foreign Secretary along with more than 100 parliamentarians, calling for more sanctions on Israel, a total ban on all trade and interaction with illegal settlements. It is vital to uphold international law and human rights. Israel must be held to account.
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Today’s announcement, preparing businesses for the oncoming benefits of a new SPS deal, shows that the Government is serious about resetting our relationship with the EU. The SPS deal will lower barriers to trade & give more opportunities to businesses across the country
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU
Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportunities for exporters and importers.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/businesses-urged-to-take-simple-steps-for-smoother-trade-with-the-eu
24 days ago
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Happy International Women's Day!
#IWD
This year's theme is 'Give to Gain' so I brought two inspirational women in sport to Parliament to speak to
#Battersea's
community about how they've used their career in sport to give back to women & girls in the sporting community.
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25 days ago
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It’s right that the Govt is addressing excessive screen use - but this must include ways to tackle the impact of screens on eye health for our children & young people. I look forward to meeting with the Minister to discuss further
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27 days ago
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reposted by
Marsha de Cordova
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
29 days ago
Wishing a very happy Holi to Hindu Londoners and everyone celebrating the Festival of Colours and the arrival of spring.
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📚During the National Year of Reading, it's even more important to be loud & proud about our support for World Book Day! 🌟 Reading broadens horizons, facilitates cultural exchange & enriches imaginations.
28 days ago
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic murder of a young man on Thessaly Road on 2 March 2026. I remain in contact with the police to monitor developments.
about 1 month ago
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Today, on the fifth anniversary of Sarah Everard's horrific murder, my thoughts are with her family, friends and all those impacted. For many in Battersea, this issue struck painfully close to home (1/3)
about 1 month ago
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Marsha de Cordova
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
about 1 month ago
Sending my best wishes to London’s Jewish community as Purim begins this evening.
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The IDF has shamefully attempted to obstruct pastoral visits made by the Archbishop of York and Church of England. The Church remains committed to long-term engagement with Palestinian Christians suffering as a result of Israel's illegal war and occupation
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about 1 month ago
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Sadiq is spot on. It is time for us to be braver in our Labour convictions and address voters fears’ not play on them.
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The Schools White Paper is an important step forward in providing opportunities for every child. I’m pleased to see the Govt make the case for funding SEND support in mainstream educational settings but it’s vital that this support includes the specific needs of visually impaired children.
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Leaseholders in
#Battersea
are facing extortionate service charges - in one particlular case, leaseholders are expected to pay £8000 a week for fire safety remediation services. It's vital we act now. I look forward to meeting with the leaseholders and the Secretary of State 👇
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about 1 month ago
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I have written to the Chancellor to raise my concern on the current student loan system & I encourage the Govt to restore the repayment threshold so it rises in line with inflation. It is not right that many graduates face soaring loan repayments despite meeting their consistent monthly repayments.
about 1 month ago
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Marsha de Cordova
Bridget Phillipson MP
about 1 month ago
For too long too many children haven’t had the support they need to succeed. That must change. Labour will transform our schools system so every child can achieve and thrive.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools
White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged students
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/21/ministers-to-set-out-plans-to-halve-attainment-gap-in-england-schools
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I'm delighted that the fantastic Cromwell Community Hub in
#Battersea
has been named as one of London's new Community Spaces The
@london.gov.uk
and National Lottery Funding have invested £1.8 million into Community Spaces that will bring Londoners together, help them access services and support
about 1 month ago
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The Tories plunged thousands of children into poverty. This Labour Government is lifting children out if it.
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about 1 month ago
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Small Businesses are the heartbeats of
#Battersea's
high streets and I will always be their champion in Westminster. ✒️Read my piece for Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce Business Connexions on my Small Business Awards 👇
www.wandsworthchamber.org/business-con...
about 1 month ago
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Marsha de Cordova
The Church of England
about 1 month ago
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. ✝️ At church services today, people will have a cross of ash marked on their foreheads, to symbolise mortality and repentance. Find a local service at
AChurchNearYou.com/lentandeaster
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🌍 2.2 billion people live with vision impairment globally, with $411 billion lost globally each year in productivity to avoidable blindness Great to bring the folks at IAPB together with other leaders in the space - & Minister Kinnock & Minister Elmore- to speak about proper investment in eye care.
about 1 month ago
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Marsha de Cordova
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
about 1 month ago
As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, I want to wish Londoners and all those who celebrate a happy Lunar New Year. Thank you to our East and Southeast Asian communities for everything you give to our city. May this year bring you positive change.
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Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in
#Battersea
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
Marsha de Cordova
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
about 1 month ago
Backed by record City Hall funding, this is the tech the Met is using to smash gangs and intercept thieves snatching phones in London ⬇️
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Like many of you, I was very concerned to hear about the fire that broke out on Battersea Park Road yesterday. Read my statement:
marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2026/02/16/b...
about 2 months ago
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