MP says branches are essential to elderly and vulnerable John Baron MP, has today criticised the announcement by HSBC that they will be closing the Billericay branch as part of a wider branch closure programme consisting of 69 branches in the UK. Customers will be written to on 30th May to inform them of...
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John Baron MP presses HSBC to stop closure of branch in Billericay
John Baron MP intervenes in Ukraine debate
MP: British Council should not have to be closing operations During yesterday’s general debate on Ukraine, John Baron MP twice intervened on the Shadow Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon David Lammy MP. In the Chamber, John said, “…do those on the Labour Front Bench accept that, for too long, the west has basked in the...
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John Baron MP raises concerns with Northern Ireland Protocol
MP: Diplomats need to resolve Protocol issues Yesterday in Parliament, John Baron MP spoke in a Committee debate about UK customs regulations. John said, “Having served in Northern Ireland in the 1980s, one still has friends and contacts there, if not through the Army then through the civilian population. I reinforce the concern expressed...
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John Baron MP presses Government and Labour over defence spending in House of Commons
MP: We need a significant and sustained increase based on proper assessment, not % GDP In a debate yesterday evening in the House of Commons on Defence estimates, John Baron MP argued again for an increase in Defence spending and pressed the Labour Party to help move the dial regarding this debate. Having raised...
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John Baron MP presses Government over Polish jets and military involvement in Ukraine
MP: defensive support must be calibrated not to escalate war Today in the House of Commons, the Defence Secretary gave a Statement regarding UK support to Ukraine and highlighted further military support to help Ukrainian forces. John pressed the Government on the issue of Polish jets being donated to Ukraine. John asked: “In commending...
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John Baron MP presses Government over no-fly zone
MP: direct military intervention would lead to wider war Today in the House of Commons John Baron MP asked the Government to confirm its intentions regarding direct military involvement in Ukraine. John said: “In part because of humanitarian concerns, there are siren voices which continue wanting to commit us to a no-fly zone in...
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John Baron MP: economic crime enforcement agencies need to be better funded
MP votes for stronger economic crime measures Yesterday in the House of Commons, the Government passed all stages of the Economic Crime Bill which will aid efforts to crack down on ‘dirty money’ in the UK. It will introduce a Register of Overseas Entities as well as improve the powers of Unexplained Wealth Orders....
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John Baron MP signs and tables amendments to Economic Crime Bill
MP: Legislation will shine a brighter light on dirty money Today in the Commons, the Government intends to pass all stages of the Economic Crime Bill, which will aid in efforts to crack down on Russian and other dirty money in the UK. It will introduce a Register of Overseas Entities, which will force...
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John Baron MP attends Basildon Levelling Up Roadshow at Basildon Sporting Village
MP: Community activism key to success John Baron MP today attended the Levelling Up meeting held at the Sporting Village in Basildon which was hosted by Essex County Councillor Louise McKinlay. John said: “Thank you for inviting me to say a few words about this important initiative. Levelling up is one of the central...
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John Baron MP cautions against no-fly zone in Ukraine
MP: Solutions must be sought to end conflict To suggestions that Britain, along with its NATO partners, establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine to help reduce civilian casualties, John said, “Notwithstanding the terrible acts of Russian aggression and our Article V undertakings to NATO, the Government must continue to resist the siren calls for...
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