MP congratulates all involved in its successful past. John Baron MP has had it confirmed by the Charity Commission that the Fun Walk’s application for charitable status has been accepted. The registered charity will be known as ‘The Fun Walk Trust’ and its number is 1151626. The good news has come in time...
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John Baron MP celebrates Fun Walk becoming a registered Charity.
John Baron MP votes to restrict permitted development
MP supports ability of local authorities to limit planning free for all Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP voted against his Government and for an amendment to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill tabled by Lord True and passed by Members of the House of Lords. The Government has introduced proposals...
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John Baron MP questions Health Minister on cancer patient experience
MP calls for annual National Cancer Patient Experience Survey Today in the House of Commons, during Health Questions, John Baron MP asked Anna Soubry MP, the Cancer Minister, about the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES). The NCPES asks cancer patients about their quality of care, and has been a useful means of...
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John Baron MP questions ‘false economy’ of Government’s reservist plans
MP also expresses concern about defence cuts Today in the House of Commons, during Defence Questions, John Baron MP suggested that the Government risks creating false economies over its plan to use 30,000 reservists as a means of plugging the gap created by the loss of 20,000 regular troops. Recent statistics suggest the...
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John Baron MP: Statement re Mr Vlad Akinin
Mr Vlad Akinin has been found guilty in court this week of allegations of benefit fraud. Mr Akinin is married to John’s constituency secretary, Annie Akinin. She is in the process of getting a divorce. Mrs Akinin had no knowledge of the fraud and had no involvement in Mr Akinin’s financial affairs. John said:...
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John Baron MP pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher in Parliamentary debate
Tribute debate hosts many excellent speeches Yesterday evening, John Baron MP participated in a debate in the House of Commons – Parliament being recalled to pay tribute to the Rt Hon Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG OM. There were many warm, heartfelt and funny speeches bearing testimony to her many strengths. John said,...
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John Baron MP saddened by the death of Baroness Thatcher
MP pays tribute to the former Prime Minister Reacting to the news that Baroness Thatcher has died, John said, “I am very sad to hear of Baroness Thatcher’s death – my thoughts and feelings are with her family at this difficult moment.” “Without a doubt, she was our greatest post-war Prime Minister, who restored...
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John Baron MP, c2c and Greater Anglia succeed in their campaign to increase penalty rail fares.
MP says penalty could rise to £50. John Baron MP, together with c2c and Greater Anglia, has been campaigning in Parliament for tougher penalties for non-payment of rail fares. John has consulted local train operators and all believe the current penalty is no longer a sufficient deterrent. The penalty has remained the same...
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John Baron MP delivers EU letter signed by 100+ Conservative back benchers to Number 10
Letter calls for referendum legislation to be brought forward into this Parliament Today John Baron MP delivered a letter to Number 10 signed by over 100 Conservative back benchers, calling on the Prime Minister to bring forward the legislation into this Parliament for the in/out EU referendum in 2017. John first called on the...
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John Baron MP attends First Bus Essex Hybrid Launch
MP’s visit drop-in event at Basildon Bus Station John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP called in on Basildon Bus Station after an invitation from Danny Jones, General Manager of First Group, to attend the launch of the new hybrid buses in Basildon. The 19 Volvo 1900H vehicles will be operating in Basildon as...
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