MP speaks in Parliamentary debate During a debate in the House of Commons today, John Baron MP has warned of the consequences of failure in the present talks over the Iranian nuclear programme. John supported the debate, which has come at an interesting time given that the Joint Plan of Action deadline of 24th...
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John Baron MP warns of failure in Iran talks
John Baron MP highlights new energy bill transparency
MP urges all to check bills to avoid overpaying for energy Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP intervened on the Secretary of State for Energy, Rt Hon Ed Davey MP, during a statement on the Annual Energy Statement. In the House of Commons, John asked, “Given the myriad of deals and...
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John Baron MP welcomes new c2c Smartcard
MP says card is a great improvement for local commuters Today John Baron MP has welcomed the release of the new c2c Smartcards for local rail passengers. Therefore, commuters in Basildon and Billericay have the opportunity to transform how they buy their tickets from today as the c2c Smartcard is now available for all...
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John Baron MP welcomes new apprenticeships in Basildon and Billericay
MP welcomes largest annual fall in youth unemployment since records began John Baron MP has welcomed new figures showing 670 new apprenticeships were started by people in Basildon and Billericay last year. In total 2,750 new apprenticeships have been started in Basildon and Billericay since 2010. Across England as a whole, more than 1.9...
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John Baron MP speaks of ‘dilution of skills’ at Global Diplomatic Forum
MP says Britain must learn from military interventions Earlier this week, John Baron MP was invited to join a panel for a round-table discussion organised by the Global Strategy Forum. The event took place in Parliament, and focused on the rise of the Islamic State and how the international community should react to it....
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John Baron MP condemns ‘killing’ of EU Referendum Bill
MP says Liberal Democrats should hang heads in shame It was reported last night that the Liberal Democrats have ‘killed’ off the EU Referendum Bill sponsored by Bob Neill MP, by refusing to approve a money resolution for the Bill. Consequently, there will be no referendum legislation on the Statute Book in this Parliament....
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John Baron MP presses Prime Minister over prosperity ‘rebate’
MP says no rebate until EU’s accounts have been audited Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister made a statement about the EU Council meeting last weekend. The EU’s £1.7bn rebate demand to the UK – due to its growing economy – was discussed. John asked, “Has the time not come to...
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John Baron MP calls for one-year survival rates in NHS Delivery Dashboard
Extra tier of accountability needs to include specific outcome measures On Wednesday, as Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC), John Baron MP spoke at the Westminster launch of a major new report by the Cancer Campaigning Group – a coalition of national cancer charities. The report covers all aspects of cancer...
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John Baron MP welcomes proposed c2c timetable
MP highlights more trains and more stops without timetable delays Today John Baron MP has welcomed the publication of c2c’s proposed new timetable, which will take effect from the end of next year. The public consultation starts today, and will last three months. Commuters now have their opportunity to make their views known. The...
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John Baron MP raises nuclear test veterans’ campaign at PMQs
MP calls for Charitable Fund for veterans and their descendants Today at PMQs, John Baron MP asked the Prime Minister about the British nuclear test veterans. John and the British Nuclear Test Veterans’ Association (BNTVA) have been campaigning for official recognition for the test veterans’ service, and for a Government ex gratia payment of...
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