John Baron MP has visited Realise Futures, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon at the invitation of Oscar Marsh (the Engagement Co-Ordinator). The Essex County Council funded organisation is a non-profit employment scheme being run to help support adults with learning and physical disabilities in getting into work. John said: “It was good to get to...
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MP encourages residents to vote for Lake Meadows Lake Meadows has been nominated for the ‘Best Park 2019’ award organised by Fields in Trust UK, a charity supporting parks and green spaces by protecting them and helping to ensure they are not lost. The ‘Best Park’ award allows the public to vote for their...
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MP meets with Headteacher and Head boy and girl. John Baron MP has visited Brightside Primary School at the invitation of Headteacher, Luke Bulpett. John was given a tour of the school by Head boy, Oliver Neal and Head girl, Olivia Courtney followed by a constructive meeting with Luke about the school. John said:...
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John Baron MP attended the Prostate Cancer lunch at Basildon Hospital at the invitation of Mr R Ravi, Consultant Urologist. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness and additional resources for Prostate Cancer UK. John said: “I thoroughly enjoyed supporting this excellent cause, and my congratulations go to Mr Ravi and his...
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MP highlights frontbench diversity and cancer early diagnosis This morning the new Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, gave a Statement to the House of Commons. In the Chamber, John asked, “I very much welcome my Rt Hon Friend to his role, and congratulate him on some cracking policies and appointments. Actions speak...
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MP says we need to play to our strengths Responding to the Prime Minister’s first speech, John said, “I very much support the Prime Minister’s optimistic assessment regarding Brexit. This should always have been seen as an opportunity to be seized rather than a problem to be solved. We now need to play to...
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MP says referendum result must be respected Responding to the news that Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP is the winner of the Conservative leadership contest, John said, “I am very pleased that Boris Johnson will be our new party leader and next Prime Minister. Brexit should be considered an opportunity to be seized rather...
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MP says Royal Navy needs more warships Following the seizure by the Iranian Government of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, yesterday the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, updated the House of Commons on the situation. In the Chamber, John asked, “Given that the risk of seizure was foreseen and that 95% of...
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Following the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust’s recent Parliamentary reception, John met the Branch family for a constituency surgery. The family wish to raise awareness of childhood eye cancers, as many are unable to recognise the signs and symptoms of the condition. John said, “It was good to meet the Branch family, and excellent news...
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MP believes most Brexiteers would not prorogue Parliament Today in the House of Commons, MPs voted on amendments from the House of Lords to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill. This Bill completed its Commons stages last week, but returns today having been further amended by the House of Lords. Two of the Lords...
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