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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Great to be out speaking to residents in Holborn & St Pancras. Only a Labour MP can deliver for people here. Vote Labour on 8th October 🌹

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✝️ Every six weeks I answer Church Questions in the House, when colleagues ask important questions related to Church of England & faith matters. Catch up on the latest

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Far too many leaseholders in #Battersea have suffered from unfair & unclear charges with too little protection given to them when something goes wrong. I'm delighted that the Prime Minister announced his Labour Govt will take action, with greater oversight & stronger rights for leaseholders.

Tackling hidden costs for leaseholders and home owners. The Labour Govt has announced plans to: 1. cap leaseholders permission & admin fees 2. License and regulate property agents 3. Give renters and homeowners stronger protections

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Prime Minister's speech today shows that there is a real appetite to think & act boldly when it comes to our relationship with the EU. While the Government's red lines once served a purpose, the situation has changed & so must our approach when it comes to the EU.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

20 years ago, a catastrophic crane failure on Thessaly Road claimed two lives - Jonathan Cloke & Michael Alexa. I was honoured to join our community, including Michael's mother Liliana, to remember the victims of the #Battersea Crane Disaster on its 20th anniversary. Due to sustained campaigning,

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great to celebrate Air Ambulance Week by speaking to Air Ambulances UK about the important work their charities do to save lives. As a result of Brexit, the UK lost access to the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), which has significantly reduced navigation & approach (1/2)

Marsha with two staff members from the Air Ambulance Charities

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Getting timely vehicle licences isn't just about how you get around - for many, it's also the difference between being unemployed & making a living. 🪪I was proud to help this local #Battersea cabbie get his black cab licence, ensuring he could continue to work.

A constituent's black cab licence renewal application was sevrely delayed. I escalated the issue with TfL and my constituent's application was expedited

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As we approach the 22nd anniversary of Park Runs, it was great to celebrate their success with Dame Kelly Holmes. After years of campaigning, in 2024, Battersea Park held its first Parkrun. It’s one of the biggest in the UK – and boasts the record for the greatest attendance in the WORLD (1/2)

Marsha with Dame Kelly Holmes. They are holding 'I <3 Parkrun signs'

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Good to meet with Minister Falconer to discuss UK-EU relations and the upcoming Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA). As Co-Chair of the PPA, I am committed to ensuring a closer, more productive relationship between the UK & EU. Crucially (1/2)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

STOP THE KILLING!’ That was the message from three British doctors who shared their experience of working on medical missions in Gaza where little to no medical aid and food is being allowed in. (1/3)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Great to bring the fab local organisations that make up the #Battersea Alliance into Parliament for an update on their work and future plans. The Alliance pools resources & learning from some of #Battersea’s leading charities to deliver projects that make a real difference to our community.

Marsha with leads from the charities that make up the Battersea Alliance

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

☀️Great to be up bright & early to officially open the newly renovated #Balham Waitrose! As a local employer & a much loved shop used by so many, I'm pleased to see Waitrose Balham's continued contribution to our high street, local economy and community.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🆕: Don't gamble disabled lives on an unfit 'Assisted Dying' Bill. 📝 Read my piece for @LBC on why I voted against the Bill. 🔗 Link below

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There is nothing in the Terminally Ill End of Life Bill that addresses the disproportionate impact assisted dying will have on black & ethnic minority communities & disabled people. This is one of the key reasons I will be voting against the Bill.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Update from Parliament - I will be voting against the Terminally Ill End of Life Bill at its second reading today.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The breaking of ground at Prospect Place South marks a significant milestone in the transformation of #Battersea Power Station. The next phase of this project will create hundred of new jobs for local people, helping to drive growth, strengthen our local economy (1/2)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Lovely to attend service at Ascension #Balham & see the wonderful Revd Ros Williams receive her license to be Ascension's new Associate Minister! I know that Ros will continue the fantastic work Ascension does in serving the people of #Balham

Marsha with Revd Ros and two bishops stood in the Church

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I welcome this Labour Government's decisive action to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements & I will keep fighting for a wholesale ban on all arms sales to Israel & sanctions to be imposed on the Israeli Govt.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Retired civil servants in #Battersea are still waiting to receive their pension statements & Capita are acting with little urgency or empathy to find a solution. I called for a Government statement setting out the steps it will take to ensure that my constituents can rightfully (1/2)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It was fantastic to be back at #Battersea Community Festival, which brings together the whole community for a day of celebration with food, music & family-fun. A massive thank you to the Battersea Alliance & all the organisations & volunteers that made it happen ✨

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My Political Summer School breaks down boundaries for young people in #Battersea, giving them an insight into politics & a chance to see what related careers are available to them. Watch what 2026 student, Abilio, had to say about his experience..

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗞️ My August newsletter is out now! Sign up via my Substack to get all the info on what I got up to in the month of August. 🔗 Link in bio.

Four photos of Marsha:
1. with two staff members from Foster and Partners
2. With Devas CEO
3. With staff outside Able Child
4. With Carney's Community CEO George

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

✊ Your Member of Parliament is there to represent you - that means raising issues that impact your life, community & wellbeing. 📞 I was pleased to get a good outcome for a constituent who was trying to begin their postdoctoral research on lymphoma & cancer treatment but facing Home Office delays.

Explanation of case in a graphic with a photo of Marsha:

Supported a constituent in getting academic approval from the Home Office to start postdoctoral research on lymphoma biology and cancer treatmeent.

Quote from constituent: 'I am deeply grateful for your assistance'

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In Britain, we pay huge amounts of money to lease our trains from foreign-owned private companies. These privateers have taken £2.9 billion out of our railway in the last five years alone. That's why I'm supporting ASLEF's campaign to Own Our Trains.

We need to own our trains:
Better trains
Better deal
Cheaper tickets

Private rolling stock companies have taken
£2.9bn out of the railway in profits and dividends in the last five years

We need publicly owned rolling stock:
Flexibility for the nationalised network
Create vital manufacturing jobs
Save taxpayers money

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

After a year of hard work & campaigning, I was delighted that Battersea Park held its first visually impaired tennis session. Joined by coaches from Queens Club Foundation, Battersea Park provided expert coaching to visually impaired & blind people who live across our community. (1/2)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Another one of my Summer School students achieving great things: A huge congratulations to Ethan from this year's cohort, who will be starting at the University of Warwick this September to study Politics & International Relations 🎉

Marsha with her summer school student, Ethan, holding Ethan's Political Summer School certificate

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Carney's Community is one of #Battersea's great local charities, that supports disadvantaged children & young people through mentoring, skill-building activities & support. ⏩ Catch up on my recent visit & catch-up with CEO George

Marsha and George stood outside Carney's

Marsha speaking to a young boy with George in the background. Caption reads:

Speaking to the children and young people that attend Carney's sessions

Marsha sat witha student on a sofa, there is a picture of a music production kit overtop. Caption reads:

Carney's started as a boxing club but now offers a range of activities for young people - including music production!

Marsha and George stood outside Carney's. Caption has an arrow pointing at George and reads:

Thanks George for welcoming me!

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🚨It's Polling Day! If you live in Trinity Ward #Tooting, today is the day to get out to your nearest polling station & vote for your local Labour council candidate Shirin Georgiani. If the Tories win this seat, they'll have a council majority to cause chaos with our council tax. Vote Labour.

Marsha with the candidate, Rosena, Rupa Huq and a group of volunteers holding posters

Marsha with a large group outside Balham Station

Marsha with the candidate stood on a residential road

Marsha speaking with a woman as they walk down a residential road

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lots of my colleagues are hosting their own Political Summer Schools this week - and it was a joy to speak to their students about my work & journey into politics Groups of engaged young people who understand their place in their communities, society & the world - the future looks bright! ⭐

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Marsha de Cordova MP is looking for a highly motivated, politically aware and skilled communications professional to join her team. Find out more and how to apply here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I am deeply saddened to hear of the terrible crash that occurred near Clapham Junction yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with those injured and everyone impacted. I remain in contact with emergency services. www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/2649164...

wandsworthguardian.co.uk

Two rushed to hospital after crash causes major delays near Clapham Junction

Two people have been taken to hospital after a collision in south-west London.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The death of Professor Jason Arday is a tragedy and my thoughts & prayers remain with his family & friends at this time. I am proud to sign this letter, with colleagues, to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (1/3)

First page of a letter dated 19 August 2026 from Afzal Khan MP to Charlotte Dewar, Chief Executive of IPSO, on House of Commons letterhead, urging an investigation into media coverage of Professor Jason Arday before his death, with six footnoted source citations at the bottom.

Second page of a letter from Afzal Khan MP to IPSO, showing the closing paragraphs about proportionality of media coverage, Afzal Khan's signature, and a two-column list of 46 signatories including MPs, Baronesses, Barons, and Lords - and Marsha

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🗞️ My newsletter keeps you informed about what I've been up to as well as important bits of local #Battersea news. 🔗 Sign up now via my Substack to have the next edition delivered straight to your inbox. Link in bio.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#Battersea Park is one of South West London’s crown jewels, a beautiful public space for everyone to enjoy all year round. Please make sure you continue to enjoy the park responsibly. Lighting a BBQ is banned in all Wandsworth parks & a single spark can ignite a fire with devastating effects.

Marsha stood in Battersea Oark with a bird in the background

Marsha with a group of staff from the zoo

Marsha in Battersea Park in the winter, she is wearing a scarf

Marsha on BP tennis courts with coach Chris

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great to be out talking to residents in Trinity ward #Tooting about the by-election taking place next week on 27th August. Shirin Georgini is your fantastic Labour candidate, a local resident raised in Wandsworth who is passionate about making our borough the best place to live, work & visit.

Marsha on a residential street. SHe is wearing a dress, sunglasses and smiling

Marsha with a group of four women on a residential street

Campaign literature for the by election - it has a picture of the candidate with a supportive quote from the MP, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone in #Battersea receiving their GCSE results today. 🌟 You've worked hard to make it to this moment - now is the time to enjoy it. Thank you to every teacher, support staff member & parent for the support you've given to students as they cross this important milestone

The graphic reads: Congratulations on your GCSE results Battersea! Marsha de Cordova MP for Battersea

Two photos of Marsha with secondary school children

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Prime Minister is right - we cannot accept the levels of rough sleeping that have become normalised in our society. I welcome the Govt's plan to urgently tackle this issue, with a national drive to give everyone a route off the streets by Christmas (1/2)

Andy Burnham: We will offer every rough sleeper a route off the streets this winter

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Final #Battersea CLP All Members meeting before the summer break. I reported back on my work in parliament and the constituency to continue to make Battersea the best place to live, work and visit.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Delighted that the Govt will give disabled people in England free 24hr bus travel from April 2027. Bus travel remains the most popular mode of transport for disabled people. This decision removes barriers to access & enables disabled people to go about their everyday lives with greater independence

Andy Burnham: Disabled People will now have unlimited free bus travel all day, every day

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A huge congratulations is in order for one of my Political Summer School students, Safiyyah, who has just secured her place at the University of Oxford to study PPE! An incredible achievement, making #Battersea proud ❤️ I look forward to seeing the great things she achieves in the future.

Marsha next to Safiyyah, they are smiling at the camera and holding Safiyyah's certificate

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Here in #Battersea we have some amazing orgs working with children & young people.The impact of their work cannot be overstated. It was amazing to visit Devas & see how their work has grown, now delivering a juniors & seniors programme as well as providing a wide variety of activities.

Marsha with a group of children doing arts and crafts on a very long table

Marsha speaking to one of the volunteers, who is working in the kitchen

Marsha speaking with two girls who are sat down doing arts and crafts

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We’re over halfway into 2026 - and what a year it’s been so far! 😮‍💨 💪 Catch up on on a few of my highlights as your Member of Parliament, working hard to make #Battersea the best place to live, work & visit

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🆕The Govt is holding workshops with disabled people & people with long-term health conditions to inform the Timms Review & help shape its final recommendations for social security reform. ➡️15 workshops taking place online & in person in October, with places for around 300 people.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

GOOD LUCK and CONGRATULATIONS to everyone in #Battersea receiving A-level, AS-levels, T-Levels & VTQ results today! 🌟 You should be proud of your hard work, determination & everything you have achieved so far. Remember that no matter the result today, there are always options available to you.

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

During my Roving Surgery in St Mary’s ward, Battersea, I met lots of residents who raised issues including housing repairs, service charges, fire safety remediation costs and ASB. If you live in #Battersea & have an issue – please get in touch. Link in bio.

Group of volunteers and Marsha stood outside by trees

Marsha taking a selfie with a constituent (man)

Marsha sat down with a constituent on the constituent's green sofa

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Proud to sign this letter, with colleauges, calling on the Home Secretary to lift the suspension on Palestinian family reunification visas. Palestinians are going through unimaginable horrors in the midst of war, genocide & destruction. (1/2)

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🤝 Supporting my constituents in #Battersea is the most important part of my job ✍️ One constituent got in touch as they were worried about becoming homeless due to visa delays. ✅I was pleased to help expedite their application & prevent this. 🔗Live in Battersea & have an issue? Get in touch.

A constituent got in touch as their visa was expiring and they were worried about becoming homeless. Despite submitting an application for their new visa, they had not yet received a response from teh Home Office. I wrote to the Home Office to emphasise my constituent's case, and their application was expedited.

Constituent quote: 'Thank you so much for all your help. You made such a big difference to my life. I really was scared that I would become homeless.'

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Great to visit Foster & Partners, and hear more about their upcoming work. It was inspiring to learn about the innovative thinking, collaboration, and ambition behind so many fantastic projects. They have had an instrumental role in some of London's most iconic developments – including the (1/2)

Marsha with Stefan and Narinder inside the office building

Marsha speaking to Narinder and Stefan while a model park is displayed in front of them

Marsha laughing with Stefan and Narinder

Marsha looking at a model on a table, with Narinder next to her

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Marsha de Cordova @marshadecordova.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📝 I've started a newsletter to keep you informed about my work as #Battersea's Member of Parliament, as well as any key pieces of local news. 🔗Read the latest & subscribe via my Substack. Link in bio.

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