MP criticises pessimists who talk country down During Foreign and Commonwealth Office Questions this morning, John Baron MP asked the Foreign Secretary, “Given that 170-odd countries outside the EU trade successfully with it – some having trade deals, some not – what does he say to those pessimists who continue to talk the country...
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MP says no need for Article 50 vote Today in the House of Commons, Labour is using its Opposition Day debate to push for greater Parliamentary scrutiny over Britain’s exit from the European Union, but in its motion has stopped short of calling for a vote on Article 50. The Government has accepted the...
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MP urges Secretary of State to ignore ‘Remoaners’ Today in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Rt Hon David Davis MP, gave a statement on the Government’s approach to Brexit. John asked, “May I urge the Secretary of State to ignore the siren calls for a running...
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MP also raises new immigration system The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Rt Hon David Davis MP, recently appeared before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. John Baron MP has been a member of the Committee since 2010. John asked, “Many of us believe that if access to single market cannot be...
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MP says new immigration system must be fair Today in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Rt Hon David Davis MP, gave his first statement, in which he updated MPs on the Government’s work over the summer following the vote to leave the EU. John asked, “In...
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MP presses Foreign Secretary over trade opportunities During Foreign and Commonwealth Office questions in the House of Commons this morning, John asked, “Is the Foreign Secretary heartened by the fact that, since we voted to leave the EU, a number of key countries and economies, including India, China and Australia, have already approached the...
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MP thanks all who expressed support Today John Baron MP declared support for Andrea Leadsom MP, having decided not to stand himself in the Conservative Party leadership contest. John said, “There are two key issues when honouring the referendum result: the first is that we separate the introduction of a fairer and controlled immigration...
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MP says referendum principles must be adhered to In the House of Commons today, the Prime Minister gave a statement following yesterday’s meeting of the EU Council in Brussels. John asked, “Does the Prime Minister accept that, when negotiating with the EU, we should remember our many strengths: one of the strongest economies; our...
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MP: we are a great country with a bright future Following the response to the referendum result, John said, “In respecting the wish of the electorate to leave the EU, it is now incumbent on all Parliamentarians to roll up our sleeves and begin the long but exciting task of resetting our place in...
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MP says ‘Brexiteer’ should be next leader Responding to the outcome of the EU referendum, and to the Prime Minister’s announcement that he will step down in the autumn, John said: “As someone who led the Parliamentary campaign for the referendum in the last Parliament, I believe this is a great day for our...
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