MP encourages everyone to get vaccinated Having received his notification from the NHS, John Baron MP received the first dose of his coronavirus vaccine earlier this week. John said, “I was very pleased to receive my first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab. Our vaccines are very safe and very effective, and I encourage everyone...
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MP welcomes simpler fares and more reliable services Bus passengers stand to benefit from a new National Bus Strategy, which will be backed by £3 billion of investment to deliver more frequent, reliable, easier to use and understand, better-coordinated and cheaper bus services. These include simpler single bus fares with daily price caps, more...
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MP: Turing Scheme is a truly global programme Replacing Britain’s participation in the Erasmus+ programme, the £110 million Turing Scheme will fund opportunities for around 35,000 students across the UK. Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding to allow students to study and work across the world. The Turing Scheme will target...
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MP: Public should have their say Following an increase in public concerns about dog thefts, especially as discussed on social media, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners is carrying out a nationwide survey to understand the public’s views on dog thefts, enforcement and prosecution of offenders. In particular, there is a significant gap...
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MP: An important boost to the green industrial revolution The Government has today announced a £95 million investment for two new offshore wind ports in the Humber region and Teesside. This will create 6,000 new jobs in the green sector, and will help produce clean, cheap energy to power homes and our economy. John...
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MP: Government right to forge international trade deals New research was published today which estimates that nearly 6.5 million British jobs are supported by exports. The research, commissioned by the Department for International Trade and carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, estimates that median wages in jobs...
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MP pleased Government listened to consultations The Government has announced its response to its consultation on strengthening Police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments, to which John Baron MP contributed last year. It will shortly bring forward legislation to ensure that the Police receive the powers they require to deal with unauthorised encampments, including new...
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MP says NLW should continue to increase above inflation Today in Treasury Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Government on the National Living Wage, which the Chancellor announced in his Budget speech last week would increase to £8.91/hour from April. In the Chamber, John asked, “In welcoming the Government’s generous economic support packages and...
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MP: Essex Police to receive an extra £686,000 As part of the £130.5 million funding package to tackle serious violent crime across England and Wales, Essex Police is receiving an extra £686,000 to address knife crime, murder and other serious crimes. The total funding package includes £30 million to support the Police to take...
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MP: Government providing 57 million rapid tests As part of the first step of unwinding the coronavirus restrictions, pupils today return to schools and colleges across England and restart their face-to-face education. John said, “I welcome the re-opening of schools and colleges, and it is right that this move is amongst the first relaxations...
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