MP questions why a commitment now can not be given Today in the House of Commons during a statement by the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon William Hague MP, on a Government initiative to commit to undertake an audit of EU powers, John Baron MP pressed the case for an EU referendum. John has written...
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John Baron MP visits Halifax Bank Basildon
MP: visits local branch to discuss local issues John Baron MP has visited the Halifax Bank in Basildon Town Centre to meet with the branch manager, Mark Moran and Local Director, Stephen Adams to discuss the way the bank is helping local residents with problems during, what is nationally, a difficult time for...
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John Baron MP welcomes Lords Reform ‘limbo’
MP one of 91 Conservative rebels Last night in the House of Commons, John Baron MP voted against the Government’s proposals for a mainly elected House of Lords, along with another 90 Conservative MPs. But with the support of Labour votes, the Government’s proposals were carried by 462 to 124. However, earlier in the...
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John Baron MP will vote against an elected House of Lords
MP opposes Coalition reforms Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP will vote against Government proposals to reform the House of Lords. The Government intends to reduce the number of members to 450, with 80% of Peers elected and the remaining 20% appointed. John disagrees with the proposals because:- There is...
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John Baron MP congratulates all concerned in Olympic torch relay
MP praises particularly the enthusiasm of the youngsters On Friday together with many others John Baron MP welcomed the Olympic Flame to Basildon Sporting village. John was joined by many other MPs, Councillors and the Mayor of Basildon Council. John said: “This was a great moment and good to see in particular so many...
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John Baron MP greets Billericay Striders and Schools for Olympic Torch Relay Event
MP sees runners and Striders set off from Billericay Train Station John Baron MP today greeted Billericay Striders and participating schools at Billericay Train Station as part of an Olympic Torch relay event. John congratulated all concerned in what has been an excellent initiative. The event began at Downham Primary School, finishing at Sunnymede...
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John Baron MP accuses Government of ‘grubby political fix’ over defence cuts
MP says more Scottish Battalions should have been cut Today in the House of Commons, The Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence, made a Statement about defence cuts – detailing the 17 units of the British Army which are to be axed. This follows an earlier decision to reduce...
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John Baron MP addresses launch of British Lung Foundation’s ‘Mesobank’
MP welcomes Mesothelioma initiative John Baron MP recently attended in Parliament a reception organised by the British Lung Foundation (BLF). The reception was organised to launch the BLF’s ‘Mesobank’, which will enable scientists to speed up their research and improve our knowledge of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the lungs, usually associated...
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over content of 100 signature EU referendum letter
Prime Minister apologises for any misrepresentation Today in the House of Commons during a Statement on the EU Council, John Baron MP pressed the Prime Minister regarding the letter written by John and signed by 100 colleagues. The letter called for legislation in this Parliament for a referendum in the next. The letter was...
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John Baron MP congratulates c2c and Network Rail on extra anti fare-dodging measures at Basildon Station
MP suggests works will commence end of July Following an incident involving John Baron MP one morning at Basildon Station, which resulted in c2c responding positively with extra security, John has also raised concerns about fare-dodgers gaining unauthorised access to railway platforms. Network Rail is now instigating works which will involve improved boundary fencing...
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