MP expresses support for new hospital management Today the Medical Director of the NHS, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, published his report into the 14 worst-performing hospital trusts. The review was set up following the publication of the Francis Report, which brought to light the shortcomings at Mid-Staffordshire Hospital. John said, “The NHS is...
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John Baron MP supports Guide Dogs’ call to keep pedestrians safe from silent cars
MP says Government must examine facts Mr Baron has supported Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet hybrid and electric vehicles to keep pedestrians safe, by recently attending a reception at the Houses of Parliament. The Basildon and Billericay MP was amongst the large number of Members of...
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John Baron MP congratulates Kod?sai on their successful Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) application
MP says HLF grant is good news for Basildon and Billericay John Baron MP welcomed Kate Brown of the Heritage Lottery Fund to Billericay back in March, to encourage local organisations to submit an application to the fund. Since this meeting six projects have submitted project enquiries about a grant. The Kod?sai...
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John Baron MP urges Parliamentary vote before arms are sent to Syria
MP sponsors and speaks in House of Commons debate Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP spoke in a debate on Syria. The debate was secured by John via the Back Bench Business Committee, with support from MPs on all sides of the House. The motion for debate was ‘that this...
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John Baron MP speaks at Children with Cancer UK Parliamentary reception
MP marks charity’s 25 years of cancer research funding Last week, John Baron MP spoke at a Parliamentary reception organised by Children with Cancer UK, which supports children diagnosed with cancer. Since its inception 25 years ago, the charity has raised £150 million to aid research and treatment of childhood cancers. The event...
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John Baron MP says today’s EU Referendum Bill is long overdue
MP supports Bill in House of Commons Today in the House of Commons, MPs debated the Private Member’s Bill tabled by James Wharton MP. The Bill contains legislation for an in/out referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union within the next Parliament. The Bill is the result of a long-running campaign. In...
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John Baron MP presses Secretary of State for Defence on Army reforms
MP says cuts to regular forces should be postponed until reservists are recruited Today in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, outlined further details of the Government’s planned Army reforms and published the White Paper, “Reserves in the Future Force 2020: Valuable and Valued”....
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John Baron MP secures House of Commons debate on Syria
MP says there should be no arming of rebels without the consent of Parliament Today it was confirmed that John Baron MP and supporting Colleagues have secured a Back Bench Committee debate on Syria, scheduled for Thursday 11th July. The motion to be debated is: “This House believes no lethal support should be provided...
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John Baron MP questions Prime Minister over Afghanistan
MP calls for non-conditional talks with the Taliban Yesterday in the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, gave a statement on Afghanistan. The Statement followed his visit last week to Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the House, John said, “For the many of us who supported the expulsion of...
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John Baron MP visits Billericay Beer Festival
MP congratulates Billericay Lions On Friday evening, John Baron MP visited the Billericay Beer festival at the Billericay Town Football Club, Blunts Wall Road. A wide selection of real ales, ciders and perries were on offer to taste – a good number locally brewed in Essex. The Festival ran through from Friday –...
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