MP says thoughts are with family, friends and staff Following the murder yesterday of Jo Cox MP, John said, “Parliament has lost a dedicated MP, who had made her mark in the short time since she was elected, and who was giving her all for her constituents. My thoughts are with Jo’s family, friends...
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John Baron MP congratulates HM The Queen on her 90th Birthday
MP thanks Her Majesty for her work and dedication to our country On the occasion of her 90th birthday on 21st April, and on behalf of constituents, John Baron MP has written to Her Majesty to offer congratulations and thanks for her dedication to our country across nine decades. John said, “In her commitment...
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John Baron MP visits Millhouse Junior School, Laindon
MP talks to students about his job in Parliament On Friday, John Baron MP visited Millhouse Junior School, Tavistock Road, Laindon to meet the student councillors who were interested to learn more about the role of an MP. John was invited by Kimberley Shoulder, Teacher at the school. John said: “I was very impressed...
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John Baron MP has officially opened new premises of The Private Ambulance Service
MP congratulates company on their success John Baron MP has officially opened the new premises of The Private Ambulance Service at Sovereign House, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon. John met with James Barnes, Managing Director and their team to discuss the success of the company. John said: “I was delighted to formally open the Private...
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John Baron MP: Air strikes in Syria will reinforce our regional failures
MP highlights danger of ‘Fog of War’ Please find attached John’s piece in yesterday’s Mail on Sunday, arguing against extending military air strikes to Syria. John said, “The short-term effect of British air strikes will be marginal. But as we intervene more, so we become more responsible for events on the ground – and...
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John Baron MP speaks in British Council debate
MP says cuts risk organisation’s work John Baron MP recently spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the British Council. Founded in 1934, the Council promotes and promulgates British culture worldwide, and is estimated to interact with 300m people in over 100 countries each year. It is a key element of British ‘soft power’,...
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John Baron MP cautions against Prime Minister’s Syrian statement
MP opposes air strikes in Syria Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister responded to the recent report of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and set out the Government’s case for extending military strikes against Daesh into Syria. In the House of Commons, John asked, “Having just returned from the Middle East,...
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John Baron MP: Prime Minister needs to answer key questions tomorrow
MP remains unconvinced by Syrian strikes John Baron MP is currently in the Middle East with the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC), as part of its inquiry into the UK’s rôle against Daesh. John’s party will be returning tomorrow morning, in time for the Prime Minister’s statement on Syria. John said, “Our mistaken interventions in...
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John Baron MP leads debate on new cancer strategy
MP says earlier diagnosis crucial to improving survival rates Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP led and opened a debate on the new cancer strategy, drawn up by the Independent Cancer Taskforce, itself established by NHS England. The debate was secured via the Back Bench Business Committee by the Chairs of...
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John Baron MP raises earlier diagnosis at Health Questions
MP says earlier diagnosis cancer’s ‘magic key’ During Health Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Government on improvements to earlier diagnosis for cancer patients – late diagnosis makes for poor survival rates. Due in part to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer’s campaigning last year, from April 2015 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are being...
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