MP raises Brexit and Syria in Foreign Affairs Session Today the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, gave evidence on ‘developments in UK foreign policy’ to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. John Baron MP has been a member of the Committee since 2010. During the session, John asked, “Despite the talk from alarmists...
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MP says no need for Article 50 vote Today in the House of Commons, Labour is using its Opposition Day debate to push for greater Parliamentary scrutiny over Britain’s exit from the European Union, but in its motion has stopped short of calling for a vote on Article 50. The Government has accepted the...
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MP highlights earlier diagnosis is beneficial for patients and taxpayers During Health Questions today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP raised the importance of earlier diagnosis of cancer. John has been the Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer since 2009. John asked, “What steps his Department is taking to model...
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MP urges Secretary of State to ignore ‘Remoaners’ Today in the House of Commons, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Rt Hon David Davis MP, gave a statement on the Government’s approach to Brexit. John asked, “May I urge the Secretary of State to ignore the siren calls for a running...
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MP answers questions by year 5 & 6 students John Baron MP visited The Phoenix Primary School and Nursery in Leinster Road, Laindon at the invitation of the year 5 & 6 Junior Governing body, to answer various questions about his job as a Member of Parliament. John said: “It was a broad and...
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MP: ratings show CCGs must improve earlier diagnosis Yesterday the first ‘OFSTED’-style ratings for each Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) were published, setting out how each CCG is faring on cancer care and treatment in their area. According to the ratings, 86% of CCGs are letting down patients through late diagnosis, delayed treatment and poor...
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MP says have your say on changes to NHS John Baron MP has today encouraged the public to attend workshops on the 6th October in Basildon and 12th October in Billericay operated by Mid and South Essex Success Regime. These workshops provide an opportunity to residents to shape proposals for the transformations to local...
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MP congratulates Gen and Ayhan on their success over the years On Friday, John Baron MP officially opened the newly refurbished McDonalds Restaurant in Laindon on the A127. John was joined by Gen Isikgun, Area Manager, and the Laindon Team. John said: “It was great to visit Laindon McDonald’s and to officially re-launch the...
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MP joins Billericay Residents Association at the Billericay Reading Rooms Last week, John Baron MP visited The Billericay Reading Rooms at the invitation of the Billericay Residents Association, to hand a time capsule to the Cater Museum. The capsule contains a variety of objects that should prove interesting when it is opened in 10...
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MP pays tribute to Veolia Environmental Trust John Baron MP welcomes the announcement that The Veolia Environmental Trust is giving a £27,000 grant to overhaul the toilet facilities at the Billericay Methodist Church. The grant will help fund the conversion of the church office toilet into one suitable for disabled users, the ladies’ toilet...
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