MP says Britain would prosper under WTO rules In the House of Commons yesterday afternoon, the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP, gave a Statement following the European Council meeting on Sunday. In the Chamber, John asked, “The Prime Minister is aware that many of us have wished her well in these negotiations,...
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John Baron MP questions Prime Minister on Brexit Agreement
John Baron MP urges constituents to respond to Essex Policing Precept survey
MP says have your say John Baron MP has today urged people to respond to the Essex Policing Precept Survey about the level of the policing precept for 2019-20. The consultation will run from until midnight on 27th November 2018. John said: “Everyone should have their say on the proposed changes to the policing...
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John Baron MP warns PM of dangers from Brexit Agreement
MP sends open letter requesting key changes John Baron MP has sent an open letter to the Prime Minister in the hope of persuading her to renegotiate a couple of key aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement – please see the link for a full copy (Prime Minister 20th November 2018). In his letter, he...
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John Baron MP celebrates community’s efforts to cure blood cancer
MP urges people to sign up to stem cell register John Baron MP has today joined blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan in praising residents in Basildon and Billericay for coming forward to register as stem cell donors, and has urged more people to do so. It is particularly important for men aged 16-30 and...
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John Baron MP welcomes Budget measures to help lowest-paid
MP praises Personal Allowance uplift, tech tax and high street help Having lobbied the Chancellor prior to the budget on these and other issues, John has welcomed key aspects of yesterday’s budget: “Bringing forward our manifesto promise to increase the Personal Allowance to £12,500 will particularly help those on the lowest incomes, and will...
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John Baron MP sets out some Budget recommendations
MP says hard work and enterprise must be rewarded In advance of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement on Monday 29th October, John Baron MP sets out his priorities. John said, “The Chancellor must ensure the principles of hard work and enterprise continue to be rewarded. This should be achieved by accelerating the increases to the...
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John Baron MP backs flu jab drive
MP says at risk patients should contact their GP John Baron MP has urged those in Basildon and Billericay who are at risk of developing serious health problems if they catch flu to get their free NHS vaccination before the cold weather bites. The MP’s call comes as it emerged that 199,044 people missed...
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John Baron MP raises Trans-Pacific Partnership at PMQs
MP says questions remain over ‘Common Rule Book’ Earlier this month the Japanese Prime Minister suggested Britain outside the EU would be welcomed ‘with open arms’ into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade agreement between 11 countries including Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico and Malaysia. However, many Brexit supporters...
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John Baron MP addresses ground-breaking ceremony at Laindon Shopping Centre
MP congratulates Swan’s regeneration team and Basildon Council John Baron MP addressed the ground breaking ceremony at the invitation of Geoff Pearce, Executive Director of Regeneration & Development for Swan. John was shown plans for the site which will include a new high street, a new medical centre and more affordable homes. John said:...
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John Baron MP visits OCL Facades, Laindon
MP congratulates management on recent Awards John Baron MP today visited OCL, Southfields Business Park, Laindon at the invitation of the Managing Director, Tony Occleshaw. OCL has recently won various Awards including being featured in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 companies to Inspire Britain 2018 and The Sunday Times ‘Profit Track Top 100’...
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