MP questions G20 support for Iranian talks Today in the House of Commons, during the Prime Minister’s Statement on the G20 summit, John Baron MP asked the PM as to the support within the G20 for extending any forthcoming peace talks on Syria to Iran. John asked: “The Prime Minister is right to...
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MP says Iran should be included in any peace talks John Baron MP today pressed the Foreign Secretary during questions in the House of Commons about Britain’s role in Syria now that Brittain had ruled out military intervention. John said: “In welcoming the Prime Ministers assertion that...
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MP: Iraq’s legacy is that the bar for military action has been set much higher Yesterday in the House of Commons, MPs rejected calls for Britain to join potential US and French air strikes on Syria. As a result of last night’s vote, Britain will not take part in any military strikes. John voted...
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MP: Parliament’s recall suggest military action possible by the weekend Today John Baron MP has welcomed the recall of Parliament announced by No. 10, but believes key questions will need answering in Thursday’s debate. John highlights the danger of armed intervention making a bad situation much worse, and stresses the importance of verification....
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MP stresses importance of verification and warns against knee-jerk intervention Following reports that Government forces in Syria have used chemical weapons against the rebels, and subsequent talk of intervention by the West, John Baron MP said: “These images are horrific, and remind us that atrocities have been committed by both sides in this...
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MP warns that refugee camps could become hotbeds of radicalisation Today in International Aid Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, about the need for more humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees. Britain has led the way, but many international partners have...
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MP sponsors and speaks in House of Commons debate Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP spoke in a debate on Syria. The debate was secured by John via the Back Bench Business Committee, with support from MPs on all sides of the House. The motion for debate was ‘that this...
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MP says there should be no arming of rebels without the consent of Parliament Today it was confirmed that John Baron MP and supporting Colleagues have secured a Back Bench Committee debate on Syria, scheduled for Thursday 11th July. The motion to be debated is: “This House believes no lethal support should be provided...
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MP calls for non-conditional talks with the Taliban Yesterday in the House of Commons the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, gave a statement on Afghanistan. The Statement followed his visit last week to Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the House, John said, “For the many of us who supported the expulsion of...
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MP raises concerns over defence policy Earlier this week, John Baron MP spoke in a House of Commons debate about the Armed Forces. John spoke in support of our servicemen and women, but also voiced concerns about the Government’s planned defence cuts which will, amongst other measures, see the loss of 20,000 regular troops....
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