MP highlights importance of earlier diagnosis John Baron MP is supporting Breast Cancer Campaign’s flagship fundraiser, ‘Wear it Pink’ day. This year’s theme is ‘look good, do good’ in support of breast cancer research. On Friday 24th October, people all across the country will come together to find fun and stylish ways to wear...
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MP concerned that unpopular stances may generate recall petitions Today the House of Commons votes on the Second Reading of the Recall Bill. This Bill would establish a mechanism to allow voters to recall an MP were they handed a prison sentence or suspended from Parliament for more than 21 days. John Baron MP...
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MP says campaign does not rest on science John Baron MP has welcomed the publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal of Professor Busby’s 2007 report which suggests ill-health amongst the descendants of veterans may be linked to their presence at British nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s. The main findings were that uranium...
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MP warns against pacts with UKIP Today the House of Commons returned to the EU Referendum Bill sponsored by Bob Neil MP – the previous one being killed off in the House of Lords, after clearing the Commons, by Labour and Liberal Peers. The EU Referendum Bill is the result of John’s campaign in...
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MP says Iraqi politics will be key factor in this battle Today the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, gave a statement to the House of Commons regarding IS in Iraq and Syria. He painted a realistic assessment as to the challenges facing those opposing the Islamic State. John said, “May I encourage...
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MP welcomes new jobs in Basildon and Billericay John Baron MP has welcomed new figures showing the Government’s Start-Up Loans scheme has so far supported 16 people in Basildon and Billericay with the ideas and determination to start a new business with £64,610 of loans to help them get going. Across Britain more than...
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MP impressed by company’s products and plans Today, John Baron MP visited Butyl Products in Radford Crescent, Billericay at the invitation of the company. Butyl Products Ltd are a UK manufacturer based in Billericay, which have been supplying water storage equipment and distribution kits, together with water purification systems, to all major Aid Agencies...
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MP say still further to go John Baron MP, has welcomed new figures showing that 881 fewer people are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Basildon and Billericay since August 2013. This means more people in work, with the security of a regular pay packet and a brighter future ahead of them. Throughout Britain the number...
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MP says key questions remain unanswered Today in the House of Commons, the Government laid out its case for air strikes against IS targets in Iraq. The vote was won by the Government 542-43. John voted against intervention. John said, “We always knew the result of the vote, but key questions remain unanswered which...
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MP says past errors suggest caution and better scrutiny Following news of the recall of Parliament tomorrow, and despite all three main Party leaders advocating military intervention in Iraq, John Baron MP cautions that key questions will still need answering before the UK should commit to air strikes. John said, “The urgency of the...
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