MP urges social media networks to take action Following last night’s Euro 2020 football final, there has been racist abuse directed towards members of the England football team. John said, “The England team are the pride and toast of the nation, and they have lifted the country’s spirits during these difficult times. It is...
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John Baron MP condemns racism against England footballers
John Baron MP welcomes Queen’s Speech
MP highlights key measures in legislative programme During yesterday’s State Opening of Parliament the Government’s legislative priorities for the coming session were set out in the Queen’s Speech. John said, “I welcome this new session of Parliament and the many excellent ideas within the Queen’s Speech. The pandemic hit early in the previous session,...
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John Baron MP sends best wishes to Duke & Duchess of Cambridge
MP congratulates William and Kate on Tenth Wedding Anniversary On the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tenth wedding anniversary, John said, “I congratulate William and Kate on reaching this important milestone, and send my very best wishes to them on their tenth wedding anniversary. The Duke and Duchess are stalwarts of the Royal Family,...
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John Baron MP pays tribute to Prince Philip
MP says thoughts are with the Queen and Royal Family Responding to the sad news that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died, John said, “I am deeply saddened by this news, and my first thoughts are with the Queen and the Royal Family. Prince Philip gave a lifetime of public service, serving our...
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John Baron MP welcomes the UK -Faroes Fisheries Agreement
MP supports Government’s commitment to sustainable fishing The Government has announced the signing of a fisheries agreement with the Faroes Islands. This is the second fisheries framework agreement since the UK left the EU following the signing of an equivalent agreement with Norway last month. The UK-Faroes Agreement commits to annual negotiations on access...
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John Baron MP welcomes £150 million for rough sleepers
MP: Government recognises many rough sleepers need specialist support The Government has announced over £150 million investment to provide 3,300 new longer-term homes for rough sleepers across England. Since the start of the pandemic the Government’s ‘Everyone in’ plan has helped over 29,000 rough sleepers and other vulnerable people. The new announcement will ensure...
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John Baron MP encourages local groups to host Silver Sunday events
MP says local businesses, charities, schools and community groups should help support older people John Baron MP has today called on local businesses, charities, schools, faith, community and youth groups in Basildon and Billericay to host a ‘Silver Sunday’ event this October. Silver Sunday will be on Sunday 6th October and it is a...
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John Baron MP celebrates community’s efforts to cure blood cancer
MP urges people to sign up to stem cell register John Baron MP has today joined blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan in praising residents in Basildon and Billericay for coming forward to register as stem cell donors, and has urged more people to do so. It is particularly important for men aged 16-30 and...
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John Baron MP speaks in Parliamentary restoration debate
MP says 1,000-year link to Westminster must be kept This afternoon MPs are debating the restoration of the Palace of Westminster. A key consideration is whether MPs and Peers will leave the Palace wholesale for several years while restoration works are in progress, or whether a Commons debating chamber will be retained on site....
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This website was established while I was a Member of Parliament. As Parliament has been dissolved, there are no Members of Parliament until after the General Election on 8th June 2017.
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