Labour's Marsha De Cordova resigns as Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary

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GreenUp · 14/09/2021 15:13

Just saw this on twitter:

Marsha de Cordova MP
@MarshadeCordova
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1/2 It has been an immense privilege to serve as the Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary for the past 17 months.

It therefore comes with much sadness that I am resigning with immediate effect.

2/2 Having only been elected in 2017 for the historically marginal constituency of Battersea, I would like to focus more of my time and efforts on the people of Battersea.

I will continue to support Keir Starmer from the backbenches.

twitter.com/MarshadeCordova/status/1437775078389948423?s=20

Wonder if she was pressurised to resign after declining to go to the Stonewall LGBT event at the Labour conference....

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/labours-equality-secretary-marsha-de-cordova-snubs-trans-event-6jkfztz76

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Abhannmor · 14/09/2021 16:21

Another win for the train 🚆. Maybe a pyrrhic victory though? There's only so many capable women any party can lose and be taken seriously.

Gncq · 14/09/2021 16:16

Shame. It seems like she was a bit too sensible for the LP.
Dread to think who'll be in that position next.

NewlyGranny · 14/09/2021 16:15

One reply suggesting Eddie Izzard might fill the post.

AnotherLass · 14/09/2021 16:12

She apparently refused to attend a joint Stonewall Labour event despite pressure from Starmer. I very much doubt this is a real resignation. I guess she's been sacked for being troublesome.

SquirmOfEels · 14/09/2021 16:06

Also, Battersea is a key marginal

Firmly Tory in local elections (cheap council tax, for services no no better/worse than its neighbours, is always a winner) but changes hands in general elections

zanahoria · 14/09/2021 15:52

She may just not want the job. It is a poisoned chalice at the moment.

MrsOvertonsWindow · 14/09/2021 15:23

Maybe's she's hoping not to go to the LP conference? It's apparently too dangerous for Rosie Duffield MP to attend with Starmer's extended silence clearly demonstrating that he doesn't give a toss about the safety of women MPs, so perhaps she's decided it's not worth the risk to her safety?

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