Marsha de Cordova is a British Labour Party Member of Parliament, having served Battersea since 2017. In the British Parliament, Marsha advocates for a range of issues including disability rights, securing better relations with the European Union, the cost of living, a greener future and opportunities for young people.

Marsha de Cordova is a British Labour Party Member of Parliament, having served Battersea since 2017. In the British Parliament, Marsha advocates for a range of issues including disability rights, securing better relations with the European Union, the cost of living, a greener future and opportunities for young people.

Marsha was born in Bristol with the eye condition nystagmus, which means she is registered blind. She went onto study Law and European Policy at London South Bank University before building a formidable career in the voluntary sector. Marsha worked for the eye health charity Thomas Pocklington Trust before founding her own charity, South East London Vision.

Her journey into politics began at Lambeth Council where she served as a Councillor from 2014-2018. In Parliament, she has held numerous roles including Shadow Minister for Disabled People (2017–2020) and Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (2020–2021) and in 2024 Marsha was appointed by the King as the Second Church Estates Commissioner, representing the Church of England in Parliament.

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