MP highlights fundamental differences in new backstop Responding to the revised deal agreed between the UK and the EU, John said. “I was opposed to the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Theresa May, and voted against it three times, because there was a reasonable chance that the UK might be trapped indefinitely by the backstop...
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John Baron MP inclined to support Prime Minister’s Deal
John Baron MP visits European Union of Woman’s Ladies in Billericay
MP meets ladies to discuss events in Parliament John Baron MP paid a visit to the meeting of European Union of Women’s luncheon at Burstead Golf Club, Billericay at the invitation of the Chairman, Jan Weller to discuss recent events in Parliament. John said, “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and thanks to Jan Weller...
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John Baron MP questions Prime Minister on Brexit proposals
MP says proposals may break deadlock Today in the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, gave a Statement on the Government’s proposals to secure a Brexit deal with the EU. In the Chamber, John asked, “The Devil is in the detail, but I congratulate the Prime Minister on his...
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John Baron MP supports early General Election
MP: Give voters their say Yesterday MPs voted once more on whether there should be an early General Election. In the vote last Wednesday, the number of MPs supporting an early General Election did not pass the required two-thirds threshold – with the vast majority of Labour MPs abstaining and 28 Labour MPs and...
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John Baron MP opposes motion in emergency debate
MP: Ministers and Officials must be able to speak freely Today Rt Hon Dominic Grieve MP is applying to the Speaker for an emergency debate which, if supported in a vote this evening, will compel various officials to divulge information regarding the decision to prorogue Parliament, including from their private devices and accounts. It...
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John Baron MP: Article 50 an inconvenient truth to many Remain MPs
MP supports Government in General Election vote Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP opposed and voted against measures to rule out a no deal / WTO Brexit on 31st October, as this undermines the Government’s negotiating position as it seeks to find a good deal. He also supported the Prime Minister’s...
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John Baron MP welcomes extra resources for education, defence, Police, NHS, and Brexit
MP says 2019 Spending Review announcements are very positive This afternoon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, announced the 2019 Spending Round, ensuring that all Government Departments have their required funding to deliver on public priorities. This includes increasing schools funding by £2.6 billion next year, rising to £7.1 billion...
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John Baron MP opposes remainer hijack of Parliament
MP says anti-no-dealers have not considered economic facts Yesterday John Baron MP spoke several times in the House of Commons Chamber in support of the Government’s Brexit policy of not ruling out leaving the EU without an agreement, as this makes securing a good agreement more likely. He also supported the Government in the...
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John Baron MP supports Prime Minister’s Brexit Strategy
MP says Parliament must respect referendum This week Parliament returns from its summer recess. MPs opposed to leaving the EU on 31st October without an agreement, together with the Speaker, will attempt to legislate against such a move, while the Prime Minister has announced that Parliament will be prorogued next week, pending a Queen’s...
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John Baron MP welcomes new Prime Minister
MP highlights frontbench diversity and cancer early diagnosis This morning the new Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, gave a Statement to the House of Commons. In the Chamber, John asked, “I very much welcome my Rt Hon Friend to his role, and congratulate him on some cracking policies and appointments. Actions speak...
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