All articles written by Theo Clarke MP on PoliticsHome.com

31 Mar

Protecting the environment must mean protecting people too

The world’s attention remains fixed on the pandemic, and with good reason. But this doesn’t mean that other global problems have somehow disappeared - far from it. The devastating effects of climate change and poverty remain and they risk being worsened by the events of the past year, with governments’ energies and finances diverted elsewhere.

06 May 2020 Economy

Now, more than ever, we must keep our promise to help Africa trade out of poverty

African countries are facing a dual crisis – the impact of COVID-19 on their populations and the global economic slow-down which threatens to undo the hard-fought gains of the last 25 years

11 Mar 2020 Foreign affairs

Gov't must promote trade opportunities that empower women across the Commonwealth

Women still face higher barriers to entry to international trade compared to their male counterparts. This is an opportune time to think about how the UK can promote trade and investment opportunities in order to empower women across the Commonwealth, writes Theo Clarke MP.

09 Jan 2020 Political parties

Commons Diary: Theo Clarke

Electing a new Speaker, a Queen’s Speech, backing Brexit and finding her feet around the Palace of Westminster, Theo Clarke has had a whirlwind start to her parliamentary career

Spend a penny: foreign aid is helping girls and women have access to the loo

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21 Nov 2017 Foreign affairs

Spend a penny: foreign aid is helping girls and women have access to the loo

Women and girls are being denied the opportunity to reach their potential because of the simple injustice of not having access to a loo, says Theo Clarke, Chief Executive of The Coalition for Global Prosperity.