Theo Clarke is MP for Stafford

I’m honoured to give the Keynote Address at today’s conference on Supporting Women through Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. My speech will be on the findings from 🇬🇧 Birth Trauma Inquiry.
Thankyou to @WMinsightUK and @BirthTrauma for inviting me to contribute to this important… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1813116245765509542

Today is my last day in Parliament. Thankyou to everyone who has supported me over the last few years. It has been a privilege to serve as the MP for #Stafford. I have now handed over to my successor and I wish them all the best. Many of you have been asking what I’m going to do… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1811061986538463384

Some exciting personal news… my first book will be published by @BitebackPub in 2025 on #BirthTrauma📕👇

@BirthTrauma @masic_uk @MMHAlliance @MumsnetTowers @RCObsGyn @MidwivesRCM @DOckendenLtd

It was a privilege to serve as your MP in #Stafford. Thankyou and goodnight. 🙏

Thankyou to so many people for knocking on thousands of doors and delivering tens of thousands of leaflets across #Stafford to support my campaign to be re-elected as your local MP.
My young daughter is still shorter than the average height of a letterbox but she has become an… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1808198724377567503

Today I am calling for all political parties to add a commitment to tackling #BirthTrauma into their manifestos. It was clear from my own experience and the public evidence we received to our recent cross party national inquiry, which I previously chaired in Parliament, that… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1800223088065352007

🇬🇧 Parliament is dissolved tomorrow. My last contribution in the House of Commons was to raise my #BirthTraumaInquiry & to meet with Ministers regarding important local issues in #Stafford before returning to the doorstep. I will continue to help residents with urgent casework… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1795899929161839090

Fantastic turnout today for the launch of my General Election campaign in #Stafford. Great to see so many supporters turn up who I’ve represented as their local MP since 2019. Let’s keep Stafford blue! #voteconservative @Conservatives 🗳️

It has been the greatest honour to represent #Stafford as your Member of Parliament. As your local candidate at forthcoming #GeneralElection, I am looking forward to getting out on doorstep over next few weeks to listen to you and discuss my track record of delivery for #Stafford

Thanks to @10DowningStreet for having me in today to discuss the #BirthTraumaInquiry in detail and the new comprehensive maternity strategy that the PM has agreed to. We discussed how Government will implement our cross party recommendations to improve maternity services in 🇬🇧.

Today at Prime Minister’s Questions I called on the Government to implement in full our recommendations of #BirthTraumaInquiry & I’m delighted that a comprehensive national maternity strategy will now be published which was our key ask. Thankyou @RishiSunak for listening to mums.

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The #BirthTraumaInquiry report by the cross party All Party Parliamentary Group is published today and calls on the Government to listen to mums & end the postcode lottery in maternity services. Our headline recommendations to Prime Minister @RishiSunak:
https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma

I have presented the Prime Minister @RishiSunak with his copy of our Birth Trauma Inquiry report and I call on the Government to implement our recommendations in full so that all mums get the after care they need in 🇬🇧. #BirthTraumaInquiry

Today’s publication day! I’m on my way down from #Stafford to Parliament to present a copy of our Birth Trauma Inquiry report in person to the Prime Minister with our recommendations on how to improve maternity care. Thankyou to everyone who gave us evidence 🙏#birthtraumainquiry

Thankyou to @RoryStewartUK & @campbellclaret for discussing birth trauma on @RestIsPolitics. It means a lot to have this important issue raised by you both. Our Parliamentary inquiry will report tomorrow to the Government with recommendations on how to improve maternity services.

⭐️ NEW: Date announced for publication of first national Birth Trauma Inquiry in UK Parliament ⭐️👇

I’m honoured to win Political Speech of the Year. Thankyou to everyone who has supported my national crossparty campaign on birth trauma. I’d like thank my current inquiry co-Chair @RosieDuffield & @BirthTrauma. Congratulations to all winners inc @david_cameron @wesstreeting 👏.

I’m delighted to be joining Department for Education as their new Parliamentary Private Secretary & working with such a brilliant team led by Secretary of State @GillianKeegan. Excited to support the delivery of Government’s biggest ever expansion of childcare for working parents

Thankyou to everyone who has already submitted written evidence to our Parliamentary inquiry on birth trauma. Due to the high volume of submissions and also requests for extra time to submit even more stories, today I am extending our call for evidence by an additional fortnight.

Following my national campaign, I’m delighted that at the Women’s Health Summit today the Health Secretary has confirmed that birth trauma has been added to the Women’s Health Strategy and is now a priority for the Government in 2024.

NEWS: Today I am announcing the launch of a new national inquiry on birth trauma- the first in UK Parliament’s history- to understand how we can better help mums across this country. We will be publishing a report with recommendations to Government👇@DHSCgovuk @mariacaulfield.

I was honoured to be invited to Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology annual dinner in recognition of my #birthtrauma campaign in Parliament. It means a huge amount to have the support of the RCOG & RCM. Thankyou 🙏. I will continue to fight for better aftercare for all mums.

I am honoured & surprised to have won Speech of the Year at @spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. Thankyou to everyone who supported my birth trauma campaign. I dedicate this award to all the mums who have bravely shared their stories & I will continue to fight for you.

It’s been a busy day in my new job! I’m delighted to join HM Treasury as Parliamentary Private Secretary. I look forward to working with our brilliant Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt and supporting our Ministerial team as we look towards next year’s Budget @hmtreasury.

Today at Prime Minister’s Questions I asked the Government to add #birthtrauma to the Women’s Health Strategy and ensure that hospitals investigate complaints from mothers who have raised concerns regarding their maternity care.

I joined @Conservatives Party under @David_Cameron leadership. I’m pleased to see a modern compassionate Conservative as our Foreign Secretary. In challenging times PM @RishiSunak has chosen a serious politician to represent our country 🇬🇧 overseas. A bold and good choice 🌍👏

Thankyou to hundreds of mums across the UK who have supported by campaign on #birthtrauma. I’m delighted that the Government has listened to my call to do more and has announced a national NHS plan. If you missed my historic first debate on #birthtrauma in Parliament highlights👇

That was the most emotional speech I’ve ever given. It was an honour to host the first ever debate on this issue in our Parliament. I’m thrilled that the Government has listened to my call to do more to tackle #birthtrauma.

Today is a historic day. I will be leading the first debate in British history in Parliament on #birthtrauma. Thankyou to many mums for bravely sharing your stories with me. I hope the Government will listen to do more to improve after care for mums inc those with birth injuries.

Tomorrow I will host 1st debate ever on #BirthTrauma in UK Parliament. I will be calling on Government to add birth trauma into Women’s Health Strategy & to roll out birth injuries guidance to all NHS Trusts across England. There is more we can do to support mums @mariacaulfield

I’m delighted to announce that following my campaign on birth trauma, I will be leading the UK Parliament’s first ever debate in our history on this topic. It will take place next week on Thursday 19th October in the House of Commons.

Thankyou to so many MPs for joining launch of new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma. Great to have such cross party support & to hear from @birthtrauma. I’m delighted to chair group to shine light on this important issue & campaign for better aftercare for all mums.

Today I will be launching a new cross party group in Parliament dedicated to birth trauma. Pls do send me your stories. There is so much more we can do to help mums👇.

I have decided to share my personal story to ensure that no other mum experiences #birthtrauma. Next week I will launch a new cross party birth trauma group in Parliament 🇬🇧 to help address this issue and ensure that all mums get the support they need👇 @thetimes @BirthTrauma

I'm delighted to be reappointed as the Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Kenya @RishiSunak, having previously spent 2 years working on our negotiations for the successful signing of our historic Economic Partnership Agreement 🇬🇧 🤝🇰🇪.

I’m delighted to be readopted to stand again at the next General Election in #Stafford for the @Conservatives👇.

Today I’m attending #IWD debate in Parliament. I’m proud to be the 552nd female MP to be elected in the UK. From 1918- today, a total of 561 female MPs have been elected. We need more women to stand for public office which is why I support the cross party #AskHertoStand campaign.

My statement following tonight’s selection meeting in Stafford👇

Today is my first day back in Parliament after maternity leave. It's really good to be back, especially having received such a warm welcome from MPs and parliamentary staff across the House.
 
The top highlights of my first day back have been👇 (1/5)

The treatment of mothers in public life needs to change. Read my op-Ed in latest edition of The House magazine👇#mothersinparliament #maternityleave

Congratulations to @RishiSunak on becoming our new Prime Minister. He has my full support & I look forward to working with him to deliver our @Conservatives manifesto & continuing to deliver on my local priorities in #Stafford.

Delighted to welcome my beautiful daughter Arabella, born on the weekend at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Thankyou to the amazing Staffordshire team @UHNM_NHS who have been incredible looking after us both!! 👶🏥

#PutPennyOnTheBallot @PennyMordaunt #PM4PM

Another reason why I’m supporting @PennyMordaunt👇#PM4PM

This is an important statement 👇.

I’m proud that @PennyMordaunt is running such a clean and positive campaign to be our next PM 👏

Penny has a clear plan to tackle the cost of living crisis and deliver the economic growth our country needs #PM4PM #C4LeaderDebate👇

Brilliant speech by @PennyMordaunt launching her leadership campaign.

I will be voting for her today to be our next Prime Minister as I believe in her positive vision for our Party and our country 🇬🇧. #PM4PM

Pleased to see @PennyMordaunt tops @ConHome new Conservative Leader poll as 1st choice of Tory members to be our next PM👇🇬🇧 #PM4PM