MP calls for non-conditional talks in advance of troop withdrawal In a statement on Afghanistan this week in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, gave the Government’s quarterly assessment of the situation. During the statement, the Defence Secretary announced that 3,800 British troops will be...
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John Baron MP presses Defence Secretary on Taliban negotiations
John Baron MP supports Age UK Essex, British Red Cross and Essex Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter Appeal
MP urges elderly constituents to register with Age UK Essex John Baron MP today lent his support to the Surviving Winter Campaign which aims to ensure that the elderly do not go cold this winter. Age UK Essex are offering packs which include a fleece, hot water bottle, a flask, essential food items...
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John Baron MP raises strike action ballots in House of Commons
MP says more than 50% of membership should approve strike action Today, during Business Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Government about making it a requirement that more than half of the eligible membership must approve strike action for it to take place. At the moment, strikes are...
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John Baron MP congratulates NHS on inclusion of cancer survival indicators at local level
MP says local Outcomes Indicator Set will encourage earlier diagnosis – Cancer’s ‘magic key’ Yesterday the NHS Commissioning Board published the first edition of the Clinical Commissioning Group Outcomes Indicator Set, which will hold the local NHS to account and set the priorities for improving health outcomes. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer...
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John Baron presses Prime Minister over EU political union
Prime Minister believes status quo is viable Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, gave a statement following last week’s European Council meeting. During the meeting, the leaders of the 27 EU member states discussed proposals for a Eurozone banking union and the situation in Syria....
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John Baron MP visits Basildon Mind
MP warns of risk of losing valuable service On Friday PM, John Baron MP visited Basildon Mind at Whitmore Way Basildon, to meet the team and discuss funding concerns. The organisation has been providing services for people in mental distress in the District for over 40 years. These include supported housing, a day...
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John Baron MP presents £5,000 Fun Walk cheque to Ronald McDonald House at Basildon Hospital
MP congratulates team on service to parents with sick children Today John Baron MP visited Ronald McDonald House at Basildon Hospital to hand over a £5,000 cheque raised from his Fun Walk held in May at Barleylands Farm. Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation for parents who need to stay overnight at the hospital whilst...
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John Baron MP presses on Government to encourage earlier diagnosis at major cancer conference
MP chairs Britain Against Cancer Conference – Secretary of State for Health guest speaker Yesterday the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) held its annual ‘Britain Against Cancer’ (BAC) conference in Westminster. BAC is a major event in the cancer calendar, bringing together senior policymakers, cancer professionals and charities. In all, around 500...
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John Baron MP presses Chancellor over boosting economic growth
MP suggests further cuts to Small Business Corporation Tax Today, in the House of Commons during Treasury Questions, John Baron MP pressed the Rt. Hon. George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the need to boost economic growth as the best way of reducing our National Debt. John said: “The Labour Government...
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John Baron MP quizzes Minister over same-sex marriages in churches
MP supports same-sex marriage but seeks guarantees from Minister Today in the House of Commons, during an Urgent Question on same-sex marriages in churches, John Baron MP asked the Minister for Equalities, Rt Hon Maria Miller MP, about protections for religious institutions. The Government’s policy is that churches (or other religious institutions) who wish...
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