MP says extension of the CDF will make a real difference to cancer patients As Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, John has campaigned in Parliament for clarity from Government regarding the end-2013 closure deadline – believing it should be extended or replaced with something similar. On Saturday the Secretary of State...
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John Baron MP welcomes Cancer Drugs Fund decision
John Baron MP: Western relations with Iran at a pivotal point
MP says telephone conversation significant On 27th September, following the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, the President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, telephoned the President of the United States, Barack Obama. This marked the first official contact between the American and Iranian Presidents since the 1979 revolution. During both his election campaign...
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John Baron MP speaks at European Union of Women branch meeting
MP advocates his Eurosceptic view On Friday, John Baron MP joined Jan Weller and her members to speak at their branch meeting at Burstead Golf Course, Burstead. John was invited to speak given his role in Parliament in securing an EU referendum in 2017 John said:...
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John Baron MP: Letter to Defence Secretary highlights growing Army Reserve concerns
John Baron MP: Letter to Defence Secretary highlights growing Army Reserve concerns Prove Reserve plans work before axing Regulars, say 25 Tory back bench MPs Last week John Baron MP and 25 other Conservative back benchers sent a letter to the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP. The letter raises...
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John Baron MP: 2013 Fun Walk raises almost £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 19th May. This bonus is in addition to the sponsorship monies raised by...
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John Baron MP urges Prime Minister to go the extra diplomatic mile on Syria
MP questions G20 support for Iranian talks Today in the House of Commons, during the Prime Minister’s Statement on the G20 summit, John Baron MP asked the PM as to the support within the G20 for extending any forthcoming peace talks on Syria to Iran. John asked: “The Prime Minister is right to...
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John Baron MP lobbies Government over HS2 ‘white elephant’
MP says cost cannot be justified Having voted against the HS2 proposals when they came before Parliament on 26th June 2013, John Baron MP has written to the Chancellor urging him to reconsider his decision to fund the project, whilst continuing to lobby Ministers. John says: “The scheme may reduce journey time between...
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John Baron MP calls for response to Part Night Street Lighting consultation
MP supportive of proposals but wants residents to have their say Essex County Council is introducing Part Night Street Lighting in the Basildon Borough from 1st November 2013. Lights will be switched off between midnight and 5am. The Council is consulting people as to whether their streets should be exempted from this energy saving...
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John Baron MP urges Foreign Secretary to go the extra diplomatic mile on Syria
MP says Iran should be included in any peace talks John Baron MP today pressed the Foreign Secretary during questions in the House of Commons about Britain’s role in Syria now that Brittain had ruled out military intervention. John said: “In welcoming the Prime Ministers assertion that...
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John Baron MP welcomes decision against military action in Syria
MP: Iraq’s legacy is that the bar for military action has been set much higher Yesterday in the House of Commons, MPs rejected calls for Britain to join potential US and French air strikes on Syria. As a result of last night’s vote, Britain will not take part in any military strikes. John voted...
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