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Marsha de Cordova MP

Marsha de Cordova MP

@Marshadecordova

Labour MP for Battersea and Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities

Eye care must be central to the NHS 10-year plan: here’s how we make it happen Partner content
Health
By Marsha de Cordova MP
Eye care must be central to the NHS 10-year plan: here’s how we make it happen
The placement of this article has been initiated by The Eyes Have It Partnership - a partnership of the Macular Society, Fight for Sight, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Optometrists, Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche Products Ltd. Roche has funded the activities of the partnership
Tackling the growing demand for eye health services is one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS in England today. Partner content
Health
By Marsha de Cordova MP
Tackling the growing demand for eye health services is one of the biggest challenges facing the NHS in England today.
This article authored by Marsha de Cordova MP has been commissioned and funded by Roche Products Ltd.
A National Eye Health Strategy is vital to prevent avoidable sight loss
Health
By Marsha de Cordova MP
A National Eye Health Strategy is vital to prevent avoidable sight loss
Sight loss is something that I live with, along with over two million others in the United Kingdom.
It's time we recognise eye health as an emergency – we need a national strategy
Health
By Marsha de Cordova MP
It's time we recognise eye health as an emergency – we need a national strategy
Today marks World Sight Day – an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of eye care. Every day 250 people begin to lose their sight with there now being two million people in the UK who are living with sight loss.
We must end the hostile environment for disabled people
Home affairs
By Marsha de Cordova MP
We must end the hostile environment for disabled people
The genesis of the welfare state was the Beveridge Report, published in 1942. The report envisioned a social security system that would act as a safety net, there to support each and every citizen in need.
Half of all sight loss is preventable – investment in our nation’s eye health must be a priority
Health
By Marsha de Cordova MP
Half of all sight loss is preventable – investment in our nation’s eye health must be a priority
I am calling on the government to urgently commit to obtaining the data we need to understand our nation’s eye health and the reasons people are still going blind due to preventable conditions.
Speaker Forced To Intervene After No Black MPs Are Picked To Speak On Racist Abuse In Commons
Political parties
Speaker Forced To Intervene After No Black MPs Are Picked To Speak On Racist Abuse In Commons
The Speaker’s Office was forced to intervene on Wednesday after a procedural issue meant no black MPs were selected to speak during an urgent question on racist online abuse.
Keir Starmer Is 'Disappointed' At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept 'Structural' Problems
Communities
Keir Starmer Is "Disappointed" At Race Report Findings For Failing To Accept "Structural" Problems
The Labour leader has called for the introduction of a race equality act as he claimed there was a "reluctance" to acknowledge structural issues.
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of 'Glorifying' Slave Trade And Demands 'Urgent Explanation'
Communities
Shadow Equality Minister Accuses Race Report Of "Glorifying" Slave Trade And Demands "Urgent Explanation"
Ministers have been urged to give an "urgent" response after its landmark report called for a "new story" about slavery to be taught in schools.
Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
Political parties
Labour To Create New Codes Of Conduct And Training On Islamophobia And Anti-Black Racism
Labour is planning to do more to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Black racism in the party with the creation of new codes of conduct and a training programme for members.
After a decade of increasing inequality, it’s time this government starts valuing ethnic minority and disabled people's lives
Coronavirus
By Marsha de Cordova MP
After a decade of increasing inequality, it’s time this government starts valuing ethnic minority and disabled people's lives
We cannot let the government off the hook for the way that Black, Asian and ethnic minority lives, disabled lives and poorer people’s lives have been undervalued before and during the pandemic.
We need a national strategy to tackle health inequalities
Coronavirus
By Marsha de Cordova MP
We need a national strategy to tackle health inequalities
Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and disadvantaged groups in our society. Action is required, but it’s sadly lacking so far
After multiple reviews, it is time for a Race Equality Strategy to fundamentally change the system
Social affairs
By Marsha de Cordova MP
After multiple reviews, it is time for a Race Equality Strategy to fundamentally change the system
When it comes to tackling racism, Boris Johnson has shown where his priorities lie. We need to address the laws, policies and structures that embed inequality in the UK
Women in the beauty sector have been abandoned throughout Covid-19
Economy
By Marsha de Cordova MP
Women in the beauty sector have been abandoned throughout Covid-19
The Government must explain why it has imposed restrictions on the beauty industry but not in other male dominated sectors, disproportionately risking the livelihoods of women and BAME women in particular.
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Coronavirus
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Ministers have been urged to explain a “lack of transparency” after it emerged that a second report into the impact of Covid-19 on people from black and minority ethnic communities has not been published.
Labour urges government to publish recommendations of BAME coronavirus review amid anger from MPs
Coronavirus
Labour urges government to publish recommendations of BAME coronavirus review amid anger from MPs
Labour has called on the Government’s Race Disparity Unit to publish recommendations following a review into the impact of coronavirus on the BAME community.
Labour say BAME coronavirus review ‘all the more urgent’ in wake of US George Floyd unrest amid reports of fresh delay
Coronavirus
Labour say BAME coronavirus review ‘all the more urgent’ in wake of US George Floyd unrest amid reports of fresh delay
Labour has said the publication of a review into the impact of coronavirus on black, asian and minority ethnic communities is “all the more urgent” amid unrest in the United States over the death of George Floyd.
Our media is dangerously homogenous, it’s time we had real diversity and equality
Culture
By Marsha de Cordova MP
Our media is dangerously homogenous, it’s time we had real diversity and equality

Racial bias in the media not only negates our messages and minimises our work as individuals, but leads to group think in news reports relevant to our society and democracy