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

Happy Passover to everyone celebrating in #Battersea 🍯

How is this Labour Government helping with the cost of living this April? Take a look 👇

Lots of people in #Battersea 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)

🎨 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.

✨ 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 #Battersea.

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.

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)

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.

🛝☀️ 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

Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🌙 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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 The second session of the seventh EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly meeting starts at 09.30 CET. Agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/yf2y4t74 🔴 📽️ Follow live: tinyurl.com/5yv5a8wp 👇

Great to meet with S&D MEPs this morning to discuss a renewed, strengthened and cooperative UK-EU partnership.

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.

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...

Looking forward to co-chairing the 7th Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels: Follow along 👇

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.

🆕 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

I am standing with #Battersea’s amazing posties & supporting @cwunews.bsky.social campaign for fair & equal terms and conditions #StandByYourPostie ✉️

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Wishing a very happy Holi to Hindu Londoners and everyone celebrating the Festival of Colours and the arrival of spring.

📚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.

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.

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)

Sending my best wishes to London’s Jewish community as Purim begins this evening.

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

Sadiq is spot on. It is time for us to be braver in our Labour convictions and address voters fears’ not play on them.

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.

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 👇

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.

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...

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

The Tories plunged thousands of children into poverty. This Labour Government is lifting children out if it.

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...

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.

🌍 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.

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.

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in #Battersea

Backed by record City Hall funding, this is the tech the Met is using to smash gangs and intercept thieves snatching phones in London ⬇️

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...