All articles written by Marsha de Cordova MP on PoliticsHome.com

28 Nov 2023 Health

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.

30 Mar 2023 Health

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.

13 Oct 2022 Health

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.

04 Feb 2022 Home affairs

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.

14 Oct 2021 Health

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.

14 Jul 2021 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.

31 Mar 2021 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.

31 Mar 2021 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.

12 Mar 2021 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.

24 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

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.

17 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

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

17 Oct 2020 Social affairs

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

17 Jul 2020 Economy

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.

12 Jun 2020 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.

04 Jun 2020 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.

02 Jun 2020 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.

11 Feb 2020 Culture

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