MP says no deal is better than this deal As the House of Commons returns today from the Christmas recess, John said, “Nothing has changed. The Withdrawal Agreement still allows the EU the sole right to determine whether the UK exits the backstop. Turkey has been stuck in a similar situation for decades.” “Furthermore,...
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MP: Second referendum is condescending, illogical and dangerous Responding to speculation as to a second referendum, including from senior ministers, John said, “The idea of holding a second referendum is condescending, illogical and dangerous. It is condescending to allege that people ‘did not know’ what they were voting for in 2016. This is not...
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Basildon MPs Stephen Metcalfe and John Baron have met Smart Parking in Parliament over the Westgate Shopping Centre car park. They put their concerns to Smart Parking’s Chief Executive and made 10 requests aimed at resolving constituents’ grievances and improve fairness and practice in the future: Basildon MPs 10 Requests to Smart Parking: 1....
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MP will remain a supportive friend of the nuclear veterans Having initially been introduced to the issue by a constituent, for many years John Baron MP has led the successful Parliamentary campaign for recognition for the unique service of the British nuclear test veterans. In the course of this, John became Patron of the...
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MP says Government must now act In Northern Ireland Questions in the House of Commons yesterday, John Baron MP asked a question regarding the legal cases against veterans who served during the Troubles. In the Chamber, John asked, “May I remind the Secretary of State that veterans were upholding law and order in the...
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MP speaks in today’s EU debate Today is the third day of the five-day debate on the Withdrawal Agreement. John Baron MP has tabled an amendment to the Government’s motion which could give the UK a unilateral right to exit the backstop. The votes will take place at the end of the debate on...
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MP says release of sensitive papers not in national interest Last night in the House of Commons, the Speaker agreed to a request from representatives from opposition parties, including the Labour Party, Democratic Unionist Party, and the Liberal Democrats, to hold a debate today into whether Government ministers are in contempt of Parliament. On...
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MP says Government must renegotiate backstop Today begins the ‘meaningful vote’ debate on the Withdrawal Agreement the Government has negotiated with the European Union, which will culminate in the votes on 11th December. John Baron MP has tabled an amendment to the motion stating that Parliament should not accept the Withdrawal Agreement until there...
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MP says have your say John Baron MP has today urged local residents to respond to Basildon Council’s consultation on the Local Plan, a policy framework which will guide future development in the area until 2034. The Local Plan will identify how many new homes, jobs and businesses are being planned, where they should...
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MP says Defence must be prioritised Responding to recent events in the Sea of Azov between Russia and Ukraine, John Baron MP says, “Some of us in Parliament have long believed that a number of our military interventions over the last 20 years have been ill-judged – they have been expensive in both blood...
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