In this episode, we’re joined by Theo Clarke, distinguished alumna, former MP for Stafford, and one of our Downe House alumnae of the year for 2025. Theo made history by chairing the first parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma and founding the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Birth Trauma. She’s also served in government across Education, Business, Trade and the Treasury. Theo joins Miss Sarah Barnard, our Director of Futures and Teacher of History and Politics to discuss her time at Downe House and the significant part it played in her journey so far. They're also joined by Tabatha in Upper Sixth who studies Politics A level.

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For anyone wanting to find out more about Theo Clark and her work on women’s health, please do subscribe to her Substack here:

https://theodoraclarke.substack.com/s/breaking-the-taboo