Today John Baron MP visited the Mother and Baby Unit at Dove Cott House, Mellow Purges End, Laindon. The meeting was hosted by Eileen Augustine (Foyer Manager) and Valerie Feakins (Head of Supported Housing, Swan Group). During his visit John met with mothers and was given a tour. John said: “The team at Dove...
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John Baron MP recently visited Billericay Methodist Church at the invitation of Mr Eric Dolby and The Wesley Guild to discuss constituency issues and answer questions. The Wesley Guild has a programme of meetings from September to June every year, at which speakers are invited to attend. Afterwards, John said: “We discussed a wide...
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Today John Baron MP attended a ground breaking ceremony at Pioneer School, Ghyllgrove, Basildon. The ceremony was to mark the development of a major new extension. In attendance was Steve Horsted (Headteacher) , Pamela Stanley (Head of Governors), County Councillor Kay Twitchen (Deputy Chairman, Essex County Cllr), John Tibbetts (Chief Executive, Local Education Partnerships)...
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Last night, John Baron MP and his Fun Walk Committee hosted a presentation evening at which the 59 charities which took part in this year’s Fun Walk were handed their ‘bonus’ cheques. Each year a bonus pot is created through the generous donations of local companies and individuals – this year those being Veolia...
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John Baron MP this week has lent his support to the campaign to help raise awareness about Atrial Fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm disorder in the UK. The campaign, spearheaded by the charity, the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA), aims to raise awareness of this debilitating condition and reach out to the public,...
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MP elected to champion the rights of blind and partially sighted people in Parliament The Group, founded in 2003 and run by MPs and Peers, holds formal meetings in parliament, offsite visits and receptions, to educate parliamentarians about eye health, sight loss and issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. The Group is strongly...
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Further signatures bring total to over 2,100 John Baron MP has today sent a further 1000 signatures to the Secretary of State for Transport in support of keeping ‘Bread and Buffers’, which is being threatened with closure by the National Stations Improvement Programme . When the proprietors first came to...
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Parliament votes for the first time on Afghanistan Today there was historic debate and vote in the House of Commons as to whether Britain should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. In his speech, John Baron MP highlighted past errors, over optimistic assessments, an unsuccessful counter insurgency-campaign, a poor economy and corrupt Government, and high...
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MP says funding available but time running out John Baron MP is raising awareness about a fully funded programme to allow WW2 veterans and for their spouses return to visit where they saw active service. With the 65th Anniversary of VJ Day having recently passed, the Big Lottery Fund is encouraging Second World...
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MPs push for removal of tolls Today John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP, together with other local MPs met with the Secretary of State for Transport in order to raise concerns about the Dartford Crossing. Frustration was expressed about poor technology at toll booths causing unnecessary congestion. John and Stephen put the case...
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