MP says no rebate until EU’s accounts have been audited Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister made a statement about the EU Council meeting last weekend. The EU’s £1.7bn rebate demand to the UK – due to its growing economy – was discussed. John asked, “Has the time not come to...
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over prosperity ‘rebate’
John Baron MP calls for one-year survival rates in NHS Delivery Dashboard
Extra tier of accountability needs to include specific outcome measures On Wednesday, as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), John Baron MP spoke at the Westminster launch of a major new report by the Cancer Campaigning Group – a coalition of national cancer charities. The report covers all aspects of cancer...
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John Baron MP welcomes proposed c2c timetable
MP highlights more trains and more stops without timetable delays Today John Baron MP has welcomed the publication of c2c’s proposed new timetable, which will take effect from the end of next year. The public consultation starts today, and will last three months. Commuters now have their opportunity to make their views known. The...
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John Baron MP raises nuclear test veterans’ campaign at PMQs
MP calls for Charitable Fund for veterans and their descendants Today at PMQs, John Baron MP asked the Prime Minister about the British nuclear test veterans. John and the British Nuclear Test Veterans’ Association (BNTVA) have been campaigning for official recognition for the test veterans’ service, and for a Government ex gratia payment of...
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John Baron MP goes pink for breast cancer awareness
MP highlights importance of earlier diagnosis John Baron MP is supporting Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, ‘Wear it Pink’ day. This year’s theme is ‘look good, do good’ in support of breast cancer research. On Friday 24th October, people all across the country will come together to find fun and stylish ways to wear...
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John Baron MP does not support Recall Bill
MP concerned that unpopular stances may generate recall petitions Today the House of Commons votes on the Second Reading of the Recall Bill. This Bill would establish a mechanism to allow voters to recall an MP were they handed a prison sentence or suspended from Parliament for more than 21 days. John Baron MP...
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