MP encourages constituents to phone helpline John Baron MP has today called for greater transparency with regard to doorstep selling. Whilst most doorstep traders are legitimate, some are not and have taken advantage of householders trying to make savings. People who are mis-sold do have rights. For example, if someone spends more than £35...
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John Baron MP welcomes 50 per cent year-on-year increase in local apprenticeships
MP highlights local entrepreneurial spirit and Government initiatives John Baron MP has welcomed recent figures showing a 50 per cent increase in the number of people starting an apprenticeship in Basildon and Billericay last year. He has congratulated local businesses and highlighted the Government’s unprecedented funding for new apprenticeships. In addition, the Prime Minister...
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John Baron MP presses Foreign Secretary over Syria
MP talks of unforeseen consequences of military intervention Today in the House of Commons, during a Statement by the Foreign Secretary on Syria, John Baron MP pressed the Government as to the reasons for China and Russia vetoing the UN Resolution on Syria. John linked it to Western powers extending their UN remit in...
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John Baron MP urges Government to hack down police paperwork
MP says we need to release more officers for frontline work Today in the House of Commons during Home Office questions, John Baron MP urged The Rt. Hon. Nick Herbert MP, Minister of State for Police and Criminal Justice to reduce police paperwork. He cited a recent report which confirmed that police officers spend...
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John Baron MP presses Government to repatriate powers from the EU
102 Conservative MPs write to the Daily Telegraph Today 102 Conservative MPs, including John Baron MP, signed a letter sent to the Daily Telegraph pressing the Government to claw back 130 criminal laws from the European Union. Owing to a provision in the Lisbon Treaty, the Government has the ability to repatriate a raft...
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John Baron MP meets Heritage Lottery Fund at Cater Museum, Billericay
MP praises £41,000 grant and commits to organising workshops to encourage other funding applications Today John Baron MP visited Cater Museum, Billericay High Street, where he discussed the £41,000 grant given by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to the museum with Mrs Christine Brewster (Curator), Mrs Sylvia Kent (Trustee, Cater Museum) and Roy Swanston...
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John Baron MP addresses Billericay School 6th Form
Foreign Policy, Tuition Fees and traveller issues all discussed Today John Baron MP addressed 6th Form students at the Billericay School, and took questions. Over 100 students participated. John also met with Mrs Sue Hammond, Headteacher. John said: “We had a very lively and interesting session, and discussed a wide variety of issues including...
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John Baron MP welcomes Government funding for more local homes
MP says funding will be real boost to local communities John Baron MP has welcomed Government funding to build more affordable homes in Basildon and Billericay. Through the New Homes Bonus, Basildon Borough Council has been granted £719,398 to build much-needed housing in the local area. The New Homes Bonus is a multi-billion pound...
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John Baron MP presses Government over leaked NATO report on Afghanistan
MP says there should be a statement Today in the House of Commons, during Business Questions, John Baron MP asked the Leader of the House for a statement on a recently leaked NATO report on Afghanistan. John has long been critical of Government policy and was the only Conservative MP to vote against the...
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over fresh approach on Iran
MP says sabre-rattling and sanctions have failed Today in the House of Commons during a Statement by the Prime Minister on his recent EU summit, John Baron MP criticised the EU’s policy on Iran and called for a fresh approach which ruled out the use of force. John asked: “The Prime Minister will be...
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