MP highlights end of EU transitional controls Yesterday in the House of Commons, during Home Office questions, John Baron MP questioned the Home Secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, about immigration, and the Government’s response to the ending of EU transitional controls which currently prevent Romanian and Bulgarian citizens from working in Britain. In...
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John Baron MP: Fun Walk Bonus Pot largest ever
MP thanks sponsors and says Fun Walk set to break records John Baron MP today announced the Fun Walk bonus pot had exceeded £42,000 and looks set to rise further as a number of sponsors have yet to decide how much they will contribute. Each year, the bonus pot pays out to the...
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John Baron MP welcomes a number of Budget measures
MP highlights help for lower paid and SMEs, lower beer and fuel duty and Equitable Life payments Today John Baron MP welcomed a number of the Chancellor’s Budget measures which he has lobbied and campaigned for. These include cutting income tax for the lower paid, reducing beer duty, freezing fuel duty, helping small...
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John Baron MP responds to CQC report on East of England Ambulance Service
MP raises constituents and FOI concerns John Baron MP has attended several meetings in Parliament with East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) about poor statistics for waiting times in the East of England – particularly Essex. Along with other MPs, John has also met with the CQC – the regulator for health and...
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John Baron MP presses Government to do more over unauthorised development and to protect Green Belt
MP raises issues with Secretary of State in House of Commons Yesterday, during Local Government Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP urged the Government for action and clarity regarding various aspects of its unauthorised development and Green Belt policy. John asked, “We are thankful for Government help over the clearance...
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John Baron MP highlights Iraq War lessons
MP marks ten-year anniversary of the vote and conflict Today marks the tenth anniversary of the House of Commons vote which sanctioned British involvement in the invasion of Iraq. John Baron MP voted against the war, and resigned from the Shadow Front Bench to do so. John said, “At the time, I could...
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John Baron MP visits Hallmark Care Homes to promote apprenticeships
MP supports National Apprenticeship week. Today John Baron MP visited Hallmark Care Homes to meet with apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship week (11th – 15th March). John met with Rob Byrom whom Hallmark has supported further with an Open University course. He also met Jack Plane, a former apprentice, who secured permanent employment...
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John Baron MP urges Government to resist energy company opposition to energy bill reform
MP questions Minister in House of Commons Today in the House of Commons, during Energy Questions, John Baron MP urged the Government to resist any attempts by energy companies to resist the recommendation of the Billing Stakeholder Group. This recommendation was adopted by Ofgem in its consultation. The recommendation called for energy companies to...
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John Baron MP welcomes ex-Fusilier Honour Guard to Number 10
MP says campaign to save 2RRF will continue Today John Baron and other MPs welcomed ex-Fusiliers Paul Ormisher and Tony O’Donovan to the gates of Number 10, as part of an Honour Guard which Fusilier Associations are providing. Ex-Fusiliers, wearing the distinctive Regimental beret and hackle, will be on station during Tuesday Cabinet...
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John Baron MP welcomes Heritage Lottery Fund to Billericay
MP and HLF host successful awareness event On Friday, John Baron MP welcomed Kate Brown of the Heritage Lottery Fund to the Reading Rooms, Billericay High Street. Many organisations participated, and it turned out to be the highest attendance for a South Essex event to date. John said: “This was a good...
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