MP says earlier diagnosis crucial to improving survival rates Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP led and opened a debate on the new cancer strategy, drawn up by the Independent Cancer Taskforce, itself established by NHS England. The debate was secured via the Back Bench Business Committee by the Chairs of...
Read more »
Author Archive
John Baron MP leads debate on new cancer strategy
John Baron MP leads debate on new cancer strategy
MP says earlier diagnosis crucial to improving survival rates Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP led and opened a debate on the new cancer strategy, drawn up by the Independent Cancer Taskforce, itself established by NHS England. The debate was secured via the Back Bench Business Committee by the Chairs of...
Read more »
John Baron MP raises earlier diagnosis at Health Questions
MP says earlier diagnosis cancer’s ‘magic key’ During Health Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Government on improvements to earlier diagnosis for cancer patients – late diagnosis makes for poor survival rates. Due in part to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer’s campaigning last year, from April 2015 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are being...
Read more »
John Baron MP questions Prime Minister over Syria
MP says anti-Daesh strategy must also include non-military measures Today the Prime Minister gave a Statement following last weekend’s meeting of the G20 in Istanbul, during which he also responded to the recent attacks in Paris. The Prime Minister set out his continuing belief that Britain should play its part in the international coalition’s...
Read more »
John Baron MP cautions against PM’s response to Paris attacks
MP says grand strategy needed to defeat Daesh, not just air strikes Following the attacks in Paris on Friday, the Government is once again raising the issue of air strikes against Daesh targets in Syria. However, many Parliamentarians are cautious about the use of air strikes, believing instead that an overarching strategy is needed...
Read more »
John Baron MP responds to Prime Minister’s EU Letter
Relying on other Parliaments to block unwanted EU legislation is not sovereignty Today the Prime Minister sent a letter to the President of the European Council, formally setting out the EU reforms the British Government is seeking ahead of the EU referendum. The proposals envisage reform of the EU’s economic governance, its competitiveness, member...
Read more »
John Baron MP responds to Prime Minister’s EU Letter
Relying on other Parliaments to block unwanted EU legislation is not sovereignty Today the Prime Minister sent a letter to the President of the European Council, formally setting out the EU reforms the British Government is seeking ahead of the EU referendum. The proposals envisage reform of the EU’s economic governance, its competitiveness, member...
Read more »
John Baron MP visits Relate in Basildon
MP congratulates organisation on its great work John Baron MP has visited the offices of Relate in Cherrydown West, Basildon and met with Kim Salway and other key members of her team to discuss the organisation’s work both locally & nationally. Relate South Essex helps local residents with relationship problems and champions the...
Read more »
John Baron comments on FAC Syria report
MP says coordination with Russia and Iran essential Today the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC), the group of cross-party back bench MPs who scrutinise the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, published its report into military action on Syria. The report cautions against extending RAF air strikes to Syria absent a full strategy to...
Read more »
John Baron MP: 2015 Fun Walk raises £100,000 and awards record bonus to charities
MP thanks bonus pot sponsors, Barleylands Farm and ‘Family of volunteers’ at presentation evening At their Presentation ceremony this evening, John Baron MP and other Trustees of the Fun Walk Trust awarded bonus pot cheques to all those charities and good causes who took part in this year’s Fun Walk...
Read more »