MP: Closures hurt alliances with key allies The British Council All-Party Parliamentary Group is pursuing a campaign to persuade the Government to abandon its plans to close some of its overseas offices by closing the £10 million shortfall in the British Council’s finances. On 7th June John and the Chair of the Foreign Affairs...
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MP wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day Five years to the day since the EU referendum, John said, “Five years ago today the British people voted to leave the EU and regain full control of our country. Though there were some bumps along the way, the Conservatives got Brexit done and we have reclaimed...
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MP: Essex has received nearly £10 million since December During the pandemic the Government has provided an extensive package of support for individuals and businesses. This has included the Covid Local Support Grant, previously known at the Covid Winter Grant Scheme, which has enabled Local Authorities in England to support families struggling with the...
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MP: Tickets on sale from today As part of the wider railway reforms, the Government is working to implement the reliable, rapid and affordable services that commuters require. Today the new flexible season tickets are going on sale. These will allow passengers to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period, and a...
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MP: Presses Government to review in fortnight Last night in the House of Commons, MPs voted overwhelmingly on a cross-party basis to support the extension of the current coronavirus restrictions until 19th July. This is in response to the rise of the Delta variant, which is currently leading to a doubling in infections every...
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MP questions Prime Minister on G7 Summit in House of Commons The British Council All-Party Parliamentary Group, of which John Baron MP is chair, is campaigning to persuade the Government to avert the need to close some of its overseas offices by closing the £10 million shortfall in the British Council’s finances. Last Monday...
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