MP says measures are a short-term fix Following the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, the Prime Minister gave a further Statement in the House of Commons this afternoon during which she set out the Government’s response to the Salisbury nerve agent attack. In the Chamber, John asked, “When it comes to the long term,...
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John Baron MP says Government must raise defence spending given Russian threat
John Baron MP: Sanctions are only a short-term fix
MP says we must stand up to Russia’s bully-boy tactics Following the meeting of the National Security Council, the Prime Minister will give a Statement in the House of Commons this afternoon during which she is expected to blame the Russian Government for last week’s nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter....
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John Baron MP has positive meeting with Prime Minister to discusses front-line cancer funding
MP urges release of transformation funding from NHS England This afternoon John Baron MP met the Prime Minister to discuss the findings of the latest report of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), following his PMQ on 6th December. In particular, the report recommended that the release of the £200 million of transformation...
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John Baron MP asks PM when economic reality will dawn on the ‘doomsters’
MP says strong economy bodes well for Brexit Following her Mansion House speech on Friday, the Prime Minister gave a Statement to the House of Commons this afternoon. John asked, “I commend the Prime Minister for her speech on Friday, and for today’s Statement. Given record inward investment, record manufacturing output, and record low...
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John Baron MP raises Army recruitment at Defence Questions
MP says Army should be increased to 100,000 At Defence Questions in the House of Commons this afternoon, John Baron MP asked the Minister, Rt Hon Mark Lancaster MP, “Although many of us believe the Regular Army should be 100,000 in number, we are struggling to reach the reduced target of 82,000. What can...
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John Baron MP raises British Council funding
MP says Council’s work must not be jeopardised At Foreign & Commonwealth Office Questions in the House of Commons yesterday, John Baron MP raised reductions in funding to the British Council with the Government. According to present plans, the Government grant to the Council to fund its activities in developed countries will shortly cease...
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John Baron MP welcomes issuing of Section 61 Notices to Hannakins Farm and Radford Crescent travellers
MP liaises with Essex Police and local councillors Following further travellers occupying Hannakins Farm and Radford Crescent, Billericay, and reports suggesting criminal damage, John Baron MP yesterday contacted Essex Police and has discussed the situation with Chief Inspector Sam Smith, Basildon District Commander. The Police are on site this morning with Cllr Tony Hedley....
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John Baron MP speaks in Parliamentary restoration debate
MP says 1,000-year link to Westminster must be kept This afternoon MPs are debating the restoration of the Palace of Westminster. A key consideration is whether MPs and Peers will leave the Palace wholesale for several years while restoration works are in progress, or whether a Commons debating chamber will be retained on site....
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John Baron MP supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
MP encourages women to attend screening sessions John Baron MP, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, is supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’s #SmearForSmear campaign in particular. This aims to raise awareness of how women can reduce their risk of cervical cancer through attending regular cervical screening, knowing...
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John Baron MP officially opens new languages classroom block at Mayflower High School, Billericay
MP joins Headteacher, staff and Governors for the opening John Baron MP has officially opened the newly built 6 classroom block at Mayflower High School, Billericay. Following a successful bid for Government funding, supported by John, to replace dilapidated temporary teaching accommodation, the new purpose-built block is now open and is housing the Modern...
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