Today in the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, about the need for a more realistic assessment of the situation in Afghanistan. John said: “Successful counter-insurgency operations in the past, such as in Malaya, suggest that not one of the pre-conditions for success...
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John Baron MP addresses Cancer Research UK’s Parliamentary Reception
Wednesday evening, John Baron MP as Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer hosted and spoke at Cancer Research UK’s Parliamentary reception which highlighted the importance of spotting cancer early. The reception was attended by senior figures from CRUK, The Department of Health, other charities as well as Parliamentarians. Also speaking was...
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John Baron MP Supports ‘March For Honour’
The Royal British Legion’s latest fundraising initiative, March For Honour kicks off today , and will see Armed Forces personnel speed-march nearly 1000 miles to raise £1 million for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Teams from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines will begin the march in four different...
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John Baron MP presses Secretary of State over Bloody Sunday report
Today, during a debate on the Report of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry in the House of Commons, John Baron MP took the opportunity to highlight the need for balance in its assessment. In questioning the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, John said: “Having seen first-hand the sacrifice of the security forces, and seen...
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John Baron MP expresses disappointment at prospect of ‘Bread and Buffers’ litigation
John Baron MP has expressed disappointment that ‘Bread and Buffers’ and National Express appear to be heading towards litigation in order to resolve their differences. John has supported a petition which rightly called for ‘Bread and Buffers’ to be included in the development of the station, and then has facilitated communication between the two...
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John Baron MP meets South West Essex PCT
On Friday, John Baron MP met with Andrew Pike and Derek Morrison at the PCT’s Headquarters in Phoenix Court, Basildon. A range of issues were discussed including the recent Billericay Health Review and the petition regarding St Andrews Health Centre. John said: “This was a productive meeting, and I have every...
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John Baron MP calls for EU bureaucrats to be brought back to Earth
Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister made a statement about the European Council meeting at which budgets were proposed for next year. In a vote last month in the House of Commons, John voted to reduce our EU contributions but was defeated 252 to 42 in favour of the Government. John...
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John Baron MP presents Fun Walk bonus cheque to Basildon Disabled Sports and Social Club
Last week, John Baron MP presented a Fun Walk bonus cheque to Basildon Disabled Sports and Social Club, Swan Mead Centre, Basildon. John handed a cheque for £247 to Betty Jeffery . The club raised £291 through their own sponsorship efforts, but the bonus cheque comes from the ‘bonus pot’ which is created through...
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John Baron MP hosts bowel cancer constituency briefing
John Baron MP recently hosted national charity Bowel Cancer UK’s “Drop In” parliamentary event at Portcullis House, Westminster. The event was an opportunity for MPs to get detailed information on bowel cancer relating to their particular constituency and was presented to them in the form of a Constituency Toolkit. 829 people are diagnosed with...
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John Baron MP wears it pink to fund a cure for breast cancer
John Baron MP is joining forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its award winning fundraising event, wear it pink day to fund, supported by Vanish. On Friday 29th October 2010 supporters in schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to don an item of pink in support of the...
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