MP says trade talks should not be bogged down During Foreign & Commonwealth Office questions in the House of Commons this morning, John Baron MP asked the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, about the Brexit trade negotiations. John asked, “Does the Foreign Secretary agree that it would be prudent to emulate the...
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MP says strong Armed Forces can make conflict less likely Having recently launched his foreign policy report examining the negative effects of cuts in diplomatic and defence spending over successive governments , John Baron MP asked during defence questions yesterday, “What assessment the Defence Secretary has made of whether...
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At its annual Parliamentary Summer Reception today, in addition to recognising those 20 CCGs which have most improved their one-year cancer survival rates over the last year, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer is launching a second inquiry into NHS England’s Cancer Strategy. As we near the half way point from the publication of...
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MP says peace process should not be overshadowed Today in the House of Commons, during Northern Ireland Questions, John Baron MP raised the Northern Ireland peace process with the Secretary of State, following the recent Government agreement with the DUP. John asked, “Having seen the Troubles at first hand, I know the peace process...
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MP comments on Brexit negotiations Following his press release on Friday morning confirming his support for Theresa May, today John Baron MP welcomes the unity shown by the Conservative Party as it rallies around the Prime Minister to ensure a stable government getting on with everyday business – including the Brexit negotiations. John said:...
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MP supports Theresa May continuing as Prime Minister Following the results of the General Election John Baron MP said: “I would like to thank the residents of Basildon and Billericay for re-electing me – it is a great honour to be an MP, and my team and I will continue to serve everyone as...
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This website was established while I was a Member of Parliament. As Parliament has been dissolved, there are no Members of Parliament until after the General Election on 8th June 2017.
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MP says perpetrators must be prosecuted John Baron MP has today condemned the dumping of household waste on greenbelt land near to the picturesque St Nicholas Church in Laindon, following the recent traveller encampment. John has made contact with Essex Police, Basildon Council and Essex County Council to urge that they do what they...
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40 cancer charities join Parliamentarians to raise awareness of the importance of improving local one-year survival rates We know that the best way to improve survival rates is to diagnose cancer earlier. We can measure the NHS’ performance at detecting cancer early by looking at how many people survive for over one year following...
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MP looks forward to poll on 8th June Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement this morning that there will be a General Election on 8th June 2017, John said, “I look forward to the election campaign, and to making the case for a fairer and more enterprising nation outside the EU. A Conservative victory...
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