MP highlights pitfalls of US Syrian strategy Responding to news that the US and some regional allies have started to conduct air strikes against Islamic State (IS) in Syria, John Baron MP warns against possibility of mission creep and highlights the dangers of Western intervention. John said, “IS has to be driven out of...
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John Baron MP warns against mission creep in Iraq and Syria
John Baron MP welcomes Scottish Referendum result
MP supports English votes for English MPs Following the result of the Scottish referendum declared this morning, John said, “I very much welcome the result – being married to a Scot, I declare a vested interest! We are better together!” “The constitutional implications are profound, both north and south of the border. Other parts...
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John Baron MP: 2014 Fun Walk raises £100,000
MP thanks army of volunteers and bonus pot sponsors This evening, the Fun Walk presentation took place at which the bonus pot was distributed to the charities and projects that took part in this years’ walk at Barleylands Farm on the 18th May. This bonus is in addition to the sponsorship monies raised by...
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John Baron MP visits Eastgate Art Gallery WW1 Exhibition
John Baron MP congratulates artists and exhibitors Today John Baron MP visited the Eastgate Art Gallery’s World War One centenary exhibition which was opened this week to the public. John said: “This is a great exhibition with many poignant drawings, paintings, sculptures and memorabilia including period postcards. We are lucky to have so many...
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John Baron MP secures Urgent Question on IS strategy
MP questions FCO Minister This morning John Baron MP secured an Urgent Question on the Government’s strategy against Islamic State (IS). The Minister for Europe, Rt Hon David Lidington MP, responded for the Government. This follows discrepancies between the Foreign Secretary and Number 10 regarding Government strategy on IS in the wake of President...
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John Baron MP presses Government for statement on President Obama’s IS policy
MP says Parliament should be updated Overnight, President Obama set out US policy against the Islamic State (IS). This morning in the House of Commons, during Business Questions, John Baron MP asked the Leader of the House, Rt Hon William Hague MP, whether there would be a statement tomorrow to update Parliament on the...
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John Baron MP cautions against Obama IS strategy in Syria
MP highlights dangers of Syrian intervention The President of the United States, Barack Obama, has outlined the US strategy to defeat the Islamic State (IS). This will see air strikes against IS targets, both in Iraq and in Syria; increased support for ground forces fighting IS (with the exception of al-Assad’s forces); increased counter-terrorist...
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Op note: Fun Walk Presentation evening
The presentation of Bonus Pot cheques to all 100+ charities and good causes which joined the 2014 Fun Walk will be held at 6pm on Friday 12th September at Anisha Grange Care Home, Outwood Common Road, Billericay. Car parking is available at the church behind the home. It is hoped many of our Bonus...
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John Baron MP challenges Foreign Secretary on lessons from Afghanistan
MP cautions against mission creep in Iraq and Syria Today in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, gave the Government’s latest quarterly statement on Afghanistan. British combat operations in Afghanistan are due to end on 31st December 2014. In the House of Commons, John asked, “Our mistake in...
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John Baron MP goes Gold to support Children With Cancer
MP says campaign aims to raise awareness of childhood cancers John Baron MP will be wearing a gold ribbon this September to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Treatment for children is often gruelling and can start immediately, last as long as three years and take place many miles from home. CLIC Sargent, the UK’s...
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