Kenneth Clarke

Kenneth Harry Clarke CH QC (born 2 July 1940), often known as Ken Clarke, is a British Conservative politician who has represented Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire as a Member of Parliament since 1970.

Clarke, one of the UK's best-known politicians, has been described by the press as a "Big Beast". He served in various British Cabinets as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Education Secretary, Health Secretary and Minister without Portfolio. He has been the President of the Tory Reform Group since 1997.

Clarke contested the Conservative Party leadership three times – in 1997, 2001 and 2005 – being defeated each time. Opinion polls indicated he was more popular with the general public than with his Party, whose generally Euro-sceptic stance did not chime with his pro-European views. Notably, he is President of the Conservative Europe Group, Co-President of the pro-EU body British Influence and Vice-President of the European Movement UK.

Ken Clarke (American football)

Kenneth Maurice Clarke (born August 28, 1956 in Savannah, Georgia) is a former professional American football defensive tackle who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles. Clarke played college football at Syracuse University.

Ken Clarke (Australian footballer)

Ken Clarke (23 February 1883 – 3 February 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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