MP says country cannot afford £50 billion white elephants This week the Government is intending to guide the detailed legislation for the high-speed railway from London to Birmingham through its initial Commons stages. John Baron MP has consistently taken a stand against HS2, voting against the High Speed Rail (Preparation) Act last year. John...
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John Baron MP opposes HS2
John Baron MP votes against HS2
MP says money could be better spent John Baron MP today voted against the High Speed Rail Bill when it came before the House of Commons for Third Reading. John previously voted against these proposals when they last came before Parliament on 26th June 2013, and has also written to the Chancellor urging...
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John Baron MP, Quilter’s School Headteacher, parents and Essex Highways meet over dangerous crossing
MP organises meeting on site to discuss concerns Today John Baron MP organised a meeting with Mr Michael Wade , parent representatives and Mr Chris Stoneham of Essex Highways to discuss concerns about a local crossing. The crossing in question is on London Road, close to the Sun Corner roundabout. John...
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John Baron MP lobbies Government over HS2 ‘white elephant’
MP says cost cannot be justified Having voted against the HS2 proposals when they came before Parliament on 26th June 2013, John Baron MP has written to the Chancellor urging him to reconsider his decision to fund the project, whilst continuing to lobby Ministers. John says: “The scheme may reduce journey time between...
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John Baron MP welcomes potential £65 average saving on energy bills for homes in Basildon and Billericay
MP says smart meters will help customers John Baron MP has welcomed news today that around 500 households in his constituency are already benefiting from increased control over energy bills through British Gas smart meters, with average annual savings of £65 per household. Smart meters mean for the first time households can see how...
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John Baron MP, c2c and Greater Anglia succeed in their campaign to increase penalty rail fares.
MP says penalty could rise to £50. John Baron MP, together with c2c and Greater Anglia, has been campaigning in Parliament for tougher penalties for non-payment of rail fares. John has consulted local train operators and all believe the current penalty is no longer a sufficient deterrent. The penalty has remained the same...
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John Baron MP attends First Bus Essex Hybrid Launch
MP’s visit drop-in event at Basildon Bus Station John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP called in on Basildon Bus Station after an invitation from Danny Jones, General Manager of First Group, to attend the launch of the new hybrid buses in Basildon. The 19 Volvo 1900H vehicles will be operating in Basildon as...
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John Baron MP welcomes a number of Budget measures
MP highlights help for lower paid and SMEs, lower beer and fuel duty and Equitable Life payments Today John Baron MP welcomed a number of the Chancellor’s Budget measures which he has lobbied and campaigned for. These include cutting income tax for the lower paid, reducing beer duty, freezing fuel duty, helping small...
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John Baron MP: Funding secured for disabled lift at Billericay station
MP thanks Network Rail, Greater Anglia and local politicians John Baron MP has been informed that his campaign to secure funding for a disabled lift at Billericay station has paid off, with the Department of Transport agreeing funding for the scheme. John Baron MP, Cllr Tony Ball and Town...
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John Baron MP calls for the Chancellor to rule out fuel duty increases
MP speaks in fuel debate Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP spoke in a debate about the lack of competition in the oil market, and that prices at the pumps are slow to go down when the wholesale price of petrol or diesel decreases. During the debate, John said, “In supporting...
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