Marsha
de Cordova MP
Member of Parliament at UK House of Commons, Labour Party (Battersea)
Politics and Law
Marsha has served as MP for Battersea since 2017 and was previously a Labour Party councillor in Lambeth, London. In Parliament, she has been advocating for her constituents and businesses in Battersea on range of issues including on the economy, repercussions of Brexit, housing, greener future, and opportunities for young people
Marsha was previously the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities from 2020-2021 and the Shadow Minister for Disabled People between 2017 – 2020. She has a proud history of working in the voluntary sector for over 10 years before becoming an MP.
Marsha was born with Nystagmus and is registered blind. She has dedicated much of her life to campaigning for disability rights and is passionate about equality for all.
“It is fantastic to be recognised by The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100. The list celebrates the contributions of disabled people in the UK who are campaigning to increase access and accelerate change to create a more inclusive society. I am honoured to join so many incredible people on this list.”
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