MP will discuss detailed proposals Today in the House of Commons during Oral Questions to the Department for Energy and Climate Change, John Baron MP raised the importance of how cheapest tariff information is to be set out on domestic bills to help consumers save money – in advance of the forthcoming Energy...
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John Baron MP questions Prime Minister over Afghanistan at PMQs
MP says American should open talks with the Taliban Today at PMQs John Baron MP questioned the Prime Minister about the need for a fresh approach on Afghanistan, which must include opening talks with the Taliban to explore common interests. John said: “The latest US Department of Defence report to Congress states that...
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John Baron MP speaks up for radiotherapy
MP highlights how radiotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment yet people are still missing out. John Baron MP voiced his support for action on radiotherapy at an awareness-raising Cancer Research UK event in Parliament recently. He highlighted how radiotherapy has a bigger impact on curing cancers each year than all the new...
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John Baron MP votes for EU referendum on continued membership
MP says present generation should be heard Last night the Government was debating the EU Bill which ensures that if there is any further proposed handover of power from this country to Brussels, the Government will have to seek the British people’s consent in a national referendum. A Conservative backbench amendment was tabled...
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John Baron MP, Councillors Tony Ball and Terri Sargent and local residents meet with Dale Farm travellers
Peaceful resolution sought but law must apply equally to everyone Today, John Baron MP, Councillors Tony Ball and Terri Sargent, and local residents hosted a meeting at Parliament with traveller representatives from Dale Farm, Crays Hill. The purpose was to try and see if anything more could be done to find a peaceful...
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John Baron MP suggests traffic light switch off during early hours
MP questions Transport Minister in House of Commons Today, during Transport Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned Ministers as to why traffic lights could not be switched off during the early hours. John’s question was: “Will he consider the merits of authorising traffic signals to display only flashing amber aspects...
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John Baron MP questions Foreign Secretary over BBC World Service cuts
MP raises issue of foreign journalists made redundant Today in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary answered questions following the announcement today of a significant restructuring in the BBC World Service. John said: “The BBC is rightly concerned about the fate of the foreign born journalists working in London who are going...
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John Baron MP votes to give Parliament final say on EU referendum
MP says referendum decision should not just be left to Ministers Last night the Government was debating the EU Bill which ensures that if there is any further proposed handover of power from this country to Brussels, the Government will have to seek the British people’s consent in a national referendum. However, the...
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John Baron MP visits Basildon Fire Station
MP sees car rescue exercise and congratulates team John Baron MP and Councillor Anthony Hedley visited Basildon Fire Station on Friday afternoon to see Red Watch conduct a car accident victim rescue exercise and discuss matters over tea afterwards. John said: “Our thanks to the whole team at Basildon...
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John Baron MP visits BATIAS
MP discusses a variety of issues and Fun Walk Today John Baron MP visited BATIAS in their offices in Honey Pot Lane, Basildon. John met with Angie Cahill (Team Leader), Anita Curtis (Project Facilitator) and others for a group discussion about issues such as Disability Living allowance (DLA), changes to the NHS and...
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