All articles written by Baroness Barker on PoliticsHome.com

20 Feb 2023 Communities

Representation of minority communities in art, music, film and TV is as important now as ever

Standing in the fabulous LGBT+ museum Queer Britain, surrounded by an array of artifacts which portray key moments in our history, it struck me that the first people of any group, particularly minorities, to make history are exceptional.

21 Sep 2021 Health

The global HIV response cannot afford for the UK to step back now

By making such significant cuts at this crucial time for the HIV response, we’re jeopardizing efforts to achieve the UN’s targets and are leaving marginalised communities behind.

28 Oct 2019 Communities

It’s time to abolish the ‘spousal veto’ over gender recognition for married trans people

My Private Member’s Bill will update the law to provide fairer protection for trans people and their spouses, writes Baroness Barker

10 Sep 2019 Home affairs

Government must strengthen equality laws to protect the human rights of intersex citizens of all ages

From employment to accessing public services, intersex people experience discrimination. The Government must strengthen equality law in the area of protection of sex characteristics, says Baroness Barker.

05 Dec 2018 Foreign affairs

Politicians must make the case for UK aid

UK aid prevents suffering and creates a healthier, safer and more stable world is in everyone’s interests.

14 Sep 2015 Communities

The role of the Charity Commission in the closure of Kids Company

Liberal Democrat House of Lords Spokesperson for the Voluntary Sector and Social Enterprise, Baroness Barker, writes following her debate on: 'The closure of Kids Company'.