Marsha de Cordova
@MarshadeCordova
Labour MP for Battersea, Balham & Wandsworth [email protected] 📞: 020 7219 0209
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🚨 NEW: Thanks to this Labour govt's new social care reforms, disabled people in #Wandsworth will receive £264,156 in grant funding to support them to stay in their homes safely & securely. This is an important first step - & good start to the New Year.
We're gripping the problems facing adult social care, taking action to help people live independently and to support care staff. Through investment and reform, we'll take pressure off our health & care system and deliver on our Plan for Change to build an NHS fit for the future.
To protect those sleeping rough I’ve activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) as temperatures drop. Let @Streetlink_ know about anyone who might need help getting out of the freezing cold. thestreetlink.org.uk
Homelessness remains a desperate problem in #Battersea this Winter. Here are a few orgs that will help if you see someone sleeping rough 👇 💡@StreetLink_ 💡@HomelessLink 💡@GlassDoorLondon night shelters across Battersea, operating until April 202
This Labour govt is proving its commitment to making our NHS fit for the future. These new measures will help to end the backlog for appointments & get more people the treatment they need when they need it. 👇
With this Labour government, millions of patients will get the treatment they need, faster. independent.co.uk/news/uk/keir-s…
Congratulations @SadiqKhan well deserved 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Truly humbled to have received a knighthood in the King’s New Year’s Honours. I couldn’t have dreamed when growing up on a council estate in south London that I'd one day be Mayor of London. It’s the honour of my life to serve the city I love. standard.co.uk/news/uk/london…
🙌 What a year it’s been! Take a look back at some of our highlights & big moments this year 👇 🥳 A very Happy New Year to everyone in #Battersea - I look forward to seeing you in 2025!
🎉 Battersea wrapped 2024 is here! I'm proud to have helped lots of #Battersea constituents this year with local issues and concerns. ✨Take a peek at our casework round-up for 2024✨ ALT TEXT: 12,812 total casework cases for the year. Top issues Marsha helped with: 1.…
🚨URGENT UPDATE: This morning, Israeli forces stormed Kamal Adwan hospital. This latest violation comes after weeks of attacks, and amid apparent ethnic cleansing of North Gaza. The world must act immediately to end Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza’s healthcare system. 1/
🎁 I want to wish everyone in #Battersea a very Happy Christmas - whatever you're doing this year, I hope you have a wonderful day 🎁
It was an honour to be part of the Service of Lessons & Carols at Westminister Abbey. Beautiful carols in an even more beautiful setting.
🎙 Great to speak to @PremierRadio today about the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act Extension Bill & Hereditary Peers. 🎙#UKParliament It's vital that the Second Chamber benefits from proven experience , expertise & is representative of the diversity of our country.
It is obvious we need to see progress on rebuilding relations with the EU - to further our shared values & strengthen our economy. The govt should take into consideration the British Chamber of Commerce’s recommendations ahead of next year's reset talks. ft.com/content/0e1bd2…
Last surgery of the year! 📝 Thanks to folks who came down to share their views and seek help with concerns. If you live in #Battersea & want to attend a surgery in the New Year, please get in touch 📧
🎄I was honoured to give a reading at beautiful @HomeStartWW carol service at St Anne's Church 🎄 🌟 Homestart does wonderful work, creating a village of support for vulnerable #Battersea families, building community & strengthening local ties 🌟
📢 NEW: £100m in govt funding for hospices will give a much needed boost in improving the quality of care for adults & children. Hospices like the Royal Trinity Hospice in #Battersea provide essential care at the most difficult period of someone's life - today's announcement…
Clapham Junction's Falcon Road bridge will get a colourful makeover thanks to the winners of a design comp run by Wandsworth Council & @LFArchitecture. Beyond the Bridge design, by GPAD & @Poor_collective will open in 2025 @wtowandsworth #FalconRoadRenewal wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-dece…
🚨 NEW: #Wandsworth Borough has been given £11,019,140.00 in grant funding from the govt to tackle the homelessness crisis. This is very welcome news & will go a long way to support existing services in #Battersea & help transform lives. 👇
Great to join colleagues, residents & union members at @BWTUC's Civic Reception this week - & to celebrate their 130th Anniversary! 🥳 ✊ So much achieved for #Battersea & #Wandsworth but still so much left to fight for.
✅ Ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions ✅ Biggest increase in social housing in a generation ✅ £1 billion investment into homelessness services