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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John Baron MP: EU not good for British science
John Baron MP: Obama is right over Libya
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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John Baron MP highlights BSE’s admission that wages would rise in case of Brexit
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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John Baron MP highlights correlation between underfunding of refugees camps and mass exodus – in Commons Statement
MP presses Minister to press international partners Today in the House of Commons, during a Statement by the Government about the EU-Turkey refugee agreement John Baron MP pressed the Minister about the international community’s negligent underfunding of the refugee camps across the Middle East. John said: “The EU-Turkey agreement is one component of the...
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John Baron MP visits Controlled Power Technologies, Laindon
MP impressed with company’s potential At the invitation of George Kieffer, Chairman of the South East LEP, John Baron MP recently joined Ali Naini and Nick Pascoe, respectively Chairman and CEO of Controlled Power Technologies, Westmayne, Laindon to look at the company’s facilities. The company has developed a portfolio of products for automotive vehicle...
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John Baron MP calls for increased FCO funding during Commons debate
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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