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John Baron MP secures House of Commons debate on Iran

17th February 2012
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MP calls on the Government to rule out the use of force  John Baron MP has secured a House of Commons full-day debate on Monday (20th February) on Iran. John has tabled a motion calling on the Government to rule out the use of force and to redouble diplomatic efforts in order to reduce...
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over fresh approach on Iran

31st January 2012
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MP says sabre-rattling and sanctions have failed  Today in the House of Commons during a Statement by the Prime Minister on his recent EU summit, John Baron MP criticised the EU’s policy on Iran and called for a fresh approach which ruled out the use of force.  John asked:  “The Prime Minister will be...
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John Baron MP calls for new relationship with Iran

24th January 2012
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MP says West’s policy of sabre-rattling and sanctions has not succeeded   Today in the House of Commons, The Foreign Secretary answered questions following an Urgent Question on the EU sanctions and Iran. John Baron MP questioned the West’s policy, believing the UK and the US are making a fundamental error regarding their policy...
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John Baron MP urges greater diplomacy over Iran

14th December 2011
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MP says sanctions and threats of military intervention are counter-productive Last night, in a short debate on Britain’s additional financial sanctions on Iran, John Baron MP stressed the importance of diplomacy in our dealings with the country. He suggested sanctions were not only of marginal effect, but could be counter-productive, and urged the Government...
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John Baron MP presses Foreign Secretary on Iran

29th November 2011
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MP warns of dangers of military action  Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP challenged the Foreign Secretary on the issue of Iran and the nuclear issue. A recent report from the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) noted concerns over Iranian nuclear activity, but did not provide any concrete evidence of a...
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