MP says this is one of many reasons for backing Brexit Research from the House of Commons Library suggests that the renegotiation agreement secured by the Prime Minister may not be legally binding and irreversible. The research states that the agreement ‘is not a binding EU treaty or EU law in itself’, and that...
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MP says Brexit could unshackle scientists Last week a number of scientists wrote in support of our EU membership. However, Britain’s net contribution to the EU is around £10bn each year – four times the UK’s science budget. Leaving the EU would enable Britain not only to match science funding, but also to increase...
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MP says fairer immigration system only possible if we leave the EU Appearing before the Treasury Select Committee on 2nd March, the Chairman of Britain Stronger in Europe (BSE), which is campaigning to remain in the EU, admitted that wages would rise if Britain opted to leave the EU. Lord Rose admitted that if...
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MP says referendum choice for voters is very clear Today in the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, gave a statement following the European Council meeting last week. At the meeting, the Prime Minister agreed Britain’s new relationship with the heads of government of the other 27 EU countries....
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MP is sorry PM’s diary is full Today the Prime Minister gave a Statement in the House of Commons, following the announcement yesterday of the agreement with the President of the European Council. At PMQs on 20th January, John asked that the Prime Minister respond to his letter signed by 40 Colleagues for a...
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MP says renegotiations should include restoration of sovereignty John Baron MP, together with strong cross-party support, has secured a House of Commons debate on the importance of Parliamentary sovereignty amid the EU renegotiations, courtesy of the Back Bench Business Committee. The debate will be in the first slot on Thursday, 4th February. The application...
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MP chases request for meeting on behalf of Colleagues At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons this afternoon, John Baron MP asked the Prime Minister about Parliamentary sovereignty against the background of the EU negotiations. In the Chamber, John asked, “The Prime Minister will be aware a number of Colleagues and I...
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Relying on other Parliaments to block unwanted EU legislation is not sovereignty Today the Prime Minister sent a letter to the President of the European Council, formally setting out the EU reforms the British Government is seeking ahead of the EU referendum. The proposals envisage reform of the EU’s economic governance, its competitiveness, member...
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MP says sovereignty safeguards required Yesterday in the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, gave a statement about the Greek financial crisis. In the House of Commons, John asked, “Given that Eurozone growth rates are well below global growth rates, and that unemployment rates are much higher...
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MP says Government should accept Electoral Commission views on ‘purdah’ Yesterday evening, John Baron MP voted for amendment 11 during the first day of the Committee Stage of the EU Referendum Bill. The amendment would have ensured the Government respects ‘purdah’ around the referendum, in line with standard practice before elections. Under purdah rules,...
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