At a glanceMarsha De Cordova is a Labour MP for Battersea, and has represented the seat for 9 years, 1 month. They currently serve as Second Church Estates Commissioner. They have cast 238 votes in Commons divisions (41% attendance), tabled 1,285 written questions and registered 3 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Marsha De Cordova did not vote in 337. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
She is Second Church Estates Commissioner.
Current roles
- Ecclesiastical Committee Committee since 5 Nov 2024
- Second Church Estates Commissioner Other post since 7 Oct 2024
- Battersea Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 8 Jun 2017
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Afzal Khan
Labour
100.0% · 192 of 192 shared votes
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Valerie Vaz
Labour
100.0% · 173 of 173 shared votes
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Derek Twigg
Labour
100.0% · 170 of 170 shared votes
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Naz Shah
Labour
100.0% · 166 of 166 shared votes
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Yasmin Qureshi
Labour
100.0% · 146 of 146 shared votes
Votes least like
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George Freeman
Conservative
0.8% · 1 of 125 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
1.4% · 2 of 139 shared votes
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
2.3% · 3 of 131 shared votes
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Chris Philp
Conservative
2.4% · 4 of 165 shared votes
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Sir Mel Stride
Conservative
2.9% · 4 of 137 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Employment and earnings1
- Being a member of a grants application panel
Visits outside the UK2
- International visit to Kenya between 02 June 2026 and 07 June 2026 (registered 13 Jul 2026)
- International visit to Qatar between 05 December 2025 and 08 December 2025 (registered 30 Dec 2025)
Written questions
Private Rented Housing: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has plans to ensure that the Private Rented Sector database integrates with systems used by estate agents.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Letting agents will be able to support landlords with the registration of their properties on the PRS Database, providing certain property information on their behalf. Both landlords and letting agents have been extensively involved throughout the Databas...
Private Rented Housing: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the planned timetable is for the introduction and full implementation of the Private Rented Sector database.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Letting agents will be able to support landlords with the registration of their properties on the PRS Database, providing certain property information on their behalf. Both landlords and letting agents have been extensively involved throughout the Databas...
Private Rented Housing: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure that estate agents and landlords have an opportunity to shape the Private Rented Sector database.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Letting agents will be able to support landlords with the registration of their properties on the PRS Database, providing certain property information on their behalf. Both landlords and letting agents have been extensively involved throughout the Databas...
Private Rented Housing: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the estimate that 43% of the landlord data required for the Private Rented Sector database can be provided on day one by letting agents.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Letting agents will be able to support landlords with the registration of their properties on the PRS Database, providing certain property information on their behalf. Both landlords and letting agents have been extensively involved throughout the Databas...
Private Rented Housing: Databases
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans the Government has to allow letting agents to submit data to the Private Rented Sector database on behalf of their landlords.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Letting agents will be able to support landlords with the registration of their properties on the PRS Database, providing certain property information on their behalf. Both landlords and letting agents have been extensively involved throughout the Databas...
Gynaecology: Battersea
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce gynaecology waiting times in Battersea.
Answer · 9 Jul 2026
The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health, and cutting waiting times across all specialities, including gynaecology.Through the Elective Reform Plan, we are increasing the relative funding available specifically for gynaecology activity, ...
Fibroids
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce (a) diagnostic delays and (b) higher rates of hysterectomy experienced by Black women with uterine fibroids.
Answer · 8 Jul 2026
The Government is committed to improving care for women with uterine fibroids, and to reducing the inequalities in diagnosis and treatment that Black women experience.Reducing inequalities is hard‑wired throughout the recently published Renewed Women’s He...
Immigration: Clergy
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to engage with the Church of England and other denominational sponsors before final decisions are made on the Earned Settlement proposals.
Answer · 8 Jun 2026
The consultation for the earned settlement model, as proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was open to the public between 20 November 2025 and 12 February 2026.As part of this consultation, we sought views on the potential impact of the proposed c...
Early day motions
| 23 Nov 2022 | National eye health strategy | 18 sig. |
| 10 May 2022 | Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper | 79 sig. |
| 28 Mar 2022 | Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper | 88 sig. |
| 18 Oct 2021 | South Western Railway timetable | 11 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
In February this year, the Albert bridge in my constituency was closed. This, coupled with changes to Battersea Bridge Road and the surrounding roads implemented by Transport for London, is causing significant delays, disruption and conges…
9 Jul 2026 Timms Review: Interim Report
I thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and I welcome the review’s direction of travel. As we know, the PIP system is not fit for purpose. Indeed, it has created much mistrust, stress and worry. More importantly, it has created a ho…
8 Jul 2026 Community Cohesion
The scenes we witnessed in Belfast last month were truly horrific. The knife attack was an abhorrent act, and I pay tribute to the courage of those who intervened to help, but what followed in the days afterwards was equally disturbing. In…
8 Jul 2026 Community Cohesion
3. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on community cohesion in Northern Ireland.
30 Jun 2026 National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
I pay tribute to Baroness Amos for the report she has published, which lays bare the scale of racism and discrimination in maternity and neonatal care. This is not a surprise to anyone; it is an issue that I and many other hon. Members in …
30 Jun 2026 Knife Crime: Custodial Sentences
Ten days ago, 17-year-old Jamal Coombes was killed in my constituency as a result of knife crime. Every young person deserves to live safely and fulfil their potential. His life was taken too soon. What actions are this Government taking r…
29 Jun 2026 Unemployed Young People
I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for his answers and the work he is leading on for young people. I recently visited a Jobcentre Plus office to meet the team and see some of the fantastic work they are doing to get our yo…
23 Jun 2026 Clergy Conduct Measure (HC 221)
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his very thorough welcoming of this Measure, and for wanting to ensure that we support it. As I said in my opening remarks, this is a progressive step forward. It brings much transparency to the process…
23 Jun 2026 Clergy Conduct Measure (HC 221)
I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Clergy Conduct Measure (HC 221). It is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Ms Lewell. I know that for many colleagues across the House the prospect of being on a Delegat…
18 Jun 2026 Support for Christians in Palestine
I thank the hon. Member for his question. He may or may not be aware that the situation in Palestine and across the region features regularly at Church Commissioners questions, and I have highlighted in the past the work that not just the …
18 Jun 2026 Support for Christians in Palestine
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. It is clear that the Israeli Government are breaching international law, and this must be called out. The attacks on Palestinian Christians, and indeed any Palestinians, are totally …
18 Jun 2026 Support for Christians in Palestine
The Church remains steadfast in its support for Palestinians. The relentless attacks on the Christian population in Palestine and the wider region by the Israeli Government are abhorrent. We have also seen Christian communities in Lebanon …
18 Jun 2026 Places of Worship Renewal Fund
What a fantastic question. My hon. Friend champions the beautiful churches across his constituency, and he is absolutely right to highlight both their cultural importance and the opportunities provided by the places of worship renewal fund…
18 Jun 2026 Places of Worship Renewal Fund
The National Church Institutions are very conscious that the new places of worship fund is not available in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. My hon. Friend is correct to say that there has been a conscious decision by the Government to…
18 Jun 2026 Places of Worship Renewal Fund
The places of worship renewal fund was announced at the start of this year and formally launched in May. Historic England is managing the operation of the new fund on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The first applica…
18 Jun 2026 Cost of Living: Support for Families
Wonderful! That café offers low-cost refreshments and light lunches at an affordable cost. My hon. Friend’s constituency really is a fantastic example of community support in the Church, and I know what a champion of that work he is. I enc…
18 Jun 2026 Cost of Living: Support for Families
I join my hon. Friend in noting the incredible work in his constituency and the work of Rev. Jokey at both St Paul’s and St Mary’s churches. I believe that St Paul’s runs the Bounty café, in association with the Harlow food bank.
18 Jun 2026 Cost of Living: Support for Families
The Church delivers community projects across the country to support individuals and families with the cost of living. These programmes offer practical support, companionship and advice to those facing hardship, demonstrating the Church’s …
18 Jun 2026 Churches: Disabled Access
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and note all his work in this area; he is a true champion for disabled people, especially since coming to this place. The opening of the Changing Places toilet in St Paul’s is incredibly welcome and,…
18 Jun 2026 Churches: Disabled Access
The Church of England is committed to improving accessibility, so that all who wish to attend churches, whether for worship or community activities, are able to do so. Parishes may apply to the parish accessibility fund for up to £50,000 o…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities · Government Equalities Office 6 Apr 2020 – 15 Sep 2021
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (Disabled People) · Department for Work and Pensions 9 Oct 2017 – 6 Apr 2020
Committee memberships
- Work and Pensions Committee 18 Dec 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 11 Jul 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Petitions Committee 15 Mar 2022 – 30 May 2024
- School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill 24 Apr 2024 – 1 May 2024
- Work and Pensions Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 23 Oct 2017
Previous seats
- Battersea · Elected 2 times 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marsha De Cordova, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Marsha De Cordova?
Marsha De Cordova is a Member of Parliament representing Battersea in the House of Commons. See Marsha De Cordova's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Marsha De Cordova represent?
Marsha De Cordova sits as Labour. See Marsha De Cordova's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Marsha De Cordova represent?
Marsha De Cordova is the Member of Parliament for Battersea. See Marsha De Cordova's official Parliament profile.
How long has Marsha De Cordova been an MP?
Marsha De Cordova has served in the House of Commons for 9 years, 1 month. See Marsha De Cordova's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Marsha De Cordova?
Marsha De Cordova has 3 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Marsha De Cordova's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.