MP says key questions remain unanswered Today in the House of Commons, the Government laid out its case for air strikes against IS targets in Iraq. The vote was won by the Government 542-43. John voted against intervention. John said, “We always knew the result of the vote, but key questions remain unanswered which...
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John Baron MP votes against air strikes in Iraq
John Baron MP: Questions remain over UK’s proposed air strikes in Iraq
MP says past errors suggest caution and better scrutiny Following news of the recall of Parliament tomorrow, and despite all three main Party leaders advocating military intervention in Iraq, John Baron MP cautions that key questions will still need answering before the UK should commit to air strikes. John said, “The urgency of the...
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John Baron MP warns against mission creep in Iraq and Syria
MP highlights pitfalls of US Syrian strategy Responding to news that the US and some regional allies have started to conduct air strikes against Islamic State (IS) in Syria, John Baron MP warns against possibility of mission creep and highlights the dangers of Western intervention. John said, “IS has to be driven out of...
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John Baron MP welcomes Scottish Referendum result
MP supports English votes for English MPs Following the result of the Scottish referendum declared this morning, John said, “I very much welcome the result – being married to a Scot, I declare a vested interest! We are better together!” “The constitutional implications are profound, both north and south of the border. Other parts...
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John Baron MP: 2014 Fun Walk raises £100,000
MP thanks army of volunteers and bonus pot sponsors This evening, the Fun Walk presentation took place at which the bonus pot was distributed to the charities and projects that took part in this years’ walk at Barleylands Farm on the 18th May. This bonus is in addition to the sponsorship monies raised by...
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John Baron MP visits Eastgate Art Gallery WW1 Exhibition
John Baron MP congratulates artists and exhibitors Today John Baron MP visited the Eastgate Art Gallery’s World War One centenary exhibition which was opened this week to the public. John said: “This is a great exhibition with many poignant drawings, paintings, sculptures and memorabilia including period postcards. We are lucky to have so many...
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