Labour MP for Battersea, Balham & Wandsworth marsha.decordova.mp@parliament.uk https://linktr.ee/marshadecordova1 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://marshadecordovamp.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mvnim32p422bSTOP 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)16 Sep 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnim32p422bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mvi5hvwnzy2pGreat 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.14 Sep 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi5hvwnzy2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mvcnab7qpc2p☀️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.12 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcnab7qpc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mvawrrbvlb26🆕: Don't gamble disabled lives on an unfit 'Assisted Dying' Bill. 📝 Read my piece for @LBC on why I voted against the Bill. 🔗 Link below11 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvawrrbvlb26https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mvajepurm42pThere 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.11 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvajepurm42phttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mva5zkjt3c22Update from Parliament - I will be voting against the Terminally Ill End of Life Bill at its second reading today.11 Sep 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mva5zkjt3c22https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mv6eeli2vc2qThe 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)10 Sep 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6eeli2vc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mv3rnkyecg2yLovely 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 #Balham09 Sep 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3rnkyecg2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3muzjvouivm2zI 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.08 Sep 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzjvouivm2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3muyx4odkvf24Retired 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)08 Sep 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyx4odkvf24https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3muwpoztknl2pIt 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 ✨07 Sep 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwpoztknl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3muoxrzltxk2kMy 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..04 Sep 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoxrzltxk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mumt6twchr2z🗞️ 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.03 Sep 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumt6twchr2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mukdftm6342i✊ 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.02 Sep 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukdftm6342ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3muhgessbwi2rIn 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.01 Sep 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhgessbwi2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mueudwe66l2iAfter 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)31 Aug 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mueudwe66l2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mu7hkcg6422rAnother 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 🎉29 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7hkcg6422rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mu5dwjanbc2xCarney'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 George28 Aug 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5dwjanbc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mu37viycwt2tGetting 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.27 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu37viycwt2thttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mu2bmnpfd425🚨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.27 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2bmnpfd425https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtycps6mr723Lots 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! ⭐26 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtycps6mr723https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtxyedswi62hMarsha 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: https://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=10006926 Aug 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxyedswi62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtvzfijch523I 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. https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/26491647.lavender-hill-accident--paramedics-rush-battersea-traffic-collision/25 Aug 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvzfijch523https://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtvovm2ohi2iThe 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)25 Aug 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvovm2ohi2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtt2d3su742h🗞️ 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.24 Aug 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtt2d3su742hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtntgv76zn2h#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.22 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtntgv76zn2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtlnv7j2a22iGreat 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.21 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlnv7j2a22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtioedtbcm2jCONGRATULATIONS 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 milestone20 Aug 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtioedtbcm2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mth25elrjd2fThe 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)19 Aug 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth25elrjd2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/marshadecordova.bsky.social/post/3mtgoquaqpd2bFinal #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.19 Aug 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:a3vok2c4waletzl67tz4cek4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgoquaqpd2b