MP asks what lessons have been learnt Today in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, made a statement on Libya following his recent visit to the country. He relayed the potential for progress in this war-torn country. John was the only Conservative MP to vote against the UK’s...
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MP says leaving EU would make Britain better off Our Brussels bill continues to increase – over the next five years Britain is set to pay another £96.5 billion, or £371 million each week. Despite cuts in the overall EU Budget – in the sense that increases are smaller than they otherwise would have...
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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 again describes Libya as a shambles The Atlantic recently published an interview with President Obama, in which he was critical of European Governments, Britain and France in particular, over the Libyan intervention and the lack of subsequent political engagement. Since the intervention in 2011, fighting in Libya has continued, with rival governments establishing...
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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 highlights importance of a well-funded diplomatic service Today in the House of Commons, MPs held a debate following the Foreign Affairs Committee’s (FAC) report on the Government’s Spending Review. The FAC called for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) budget to be protected in real terms, if not increased. The Government has done...
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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 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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