MP says both sides must learn from past mistakes Today during Foreign and Commonwealth Office questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP pressed the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, as to the possible wider implications of a successful nuclear negotiation with Iran. In the House of Commons, John asked, “There...
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MP says wide-ranging talks should start immediately Today the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, made a statement on Syria and Iran in the House of Commons. John Baron MP pressed for the need to minimise preconditions, and urged the Foreign Secretary to explore as soon as possible a wide range of issues...
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MP says telephone conversation significant On 27th September, following the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, telephoned the President of the United States, Barack Obama. This marked the first official contact between the American and Iranian Presidents since the 1979 revolution. During both his election campaign...
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MP says the West should welcome President-Elect Rouhani Today in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, responded to an Urgent Question about the Government’s policy towards Iran following the election success last Friday of Dr Hassan Rouhani. President-Elect Rouhani won the Iranian Presidential election with over 50% of...
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MP highlights likely political shift following Israeli elections today Today the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, took questions in the House of Commons. John Baron MP raised the effect of Israel’s elections today with their relations with Iran. John asked, “Given the likely change in the political makeup in the Israeli Government...
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MP says a strike by Israel would be illegal Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked a question during a statement by the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, on the situation in the Middle East between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and the fighting continues in Syria. Meanwhile,...
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MP contrasts SIS’ Chief’s comments with US intelligence Yesterday during Foreign and Commonwealth questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, on Iran. Specifically, he highlighted discrepancies between reported comments from Sir John Sawers, Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, and the Director of...
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MP calls for restraint and greater dialogue Last night in the Houses of Parliament, John Baron MP was an invited member of an expert panel convened by the Conservative Middle East Council to debate Iran and the nuclear issue. The other panellists were Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Rt Hon Lord Lamont of Lerwick...
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MP refers Minister to international law Today in Defence Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP pressed the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, over whether an attack on Iran would breach international law. John said, “In the absence of the appropriate Security Council authorisation, or the justification of self-defence,...
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MP calls upon the Government to rule out the use of force Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP opened a debate on Iran, calling for the Government to rule out the use of force and to reduce tensions by redoubling diplomatic efforts. The full-day debate was secured by John through the...
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