MP highlights art exhibition inspired by nuclear tests Today in Parliament, the British Nuclear Test Veterans’ Association (BNTVA) launched their campaign for official recognition by the nation for the contribution made by veterans of the British nuclear testing programme. As Patron of the BNTVA, John sponsored and spoke at the event, which was attended...
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MP highlights false economy and ‘dangerous’ fool’s errand Today during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, on the Government’s policy of axing 20,000 regular soldiers and recruiting 30,000 reservists to fill the vacuum. The Prime Minister agreed to meet John...
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MP wants Commons debate and vote before arming any Syrian rebels Today in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, made a Statement regarding the EU Council and the murder of Fusilier Rigby in Woolwich. John Baron MP took the opportunity to raise concerns about the lifting of the...
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MP supports Heritage Lottery Fund community initiative From the beginning of June, the Heritage Lottery Fund is launching a £6m small grants programme to assist communities across the UK in their efforts to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914. Grants between £3,000 and £10,000 will be...
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MP welcomes Lord Mayor’s support for campaign to save 2RRF Last week the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Lady Mayoress and the Deputy Lord Mayor came up to London in support of the campaign to support 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (2RRF). The battalion recruits from Birmingham and the local area, and...
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MP says Government risks ‘cutting into the bone’ of our defence capability It was announced yesterday that the Secretary of State for Defence is lobbying for £500m to be transferred from other departments in order to lessen the scheduled cuts to the MoD budget. John Baron MP and other Conservative back benchers have been...
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MP suggests false economy, capability and boots on ground deficit Today in Parliament, John Baron MP participated in a debate on the role of reservists in the Armed Forces. In order to save money, the MoD is planning to cut 20,000 Regular soldiers as part of its ‘Army 2020’ programme. At the...
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MP also expresses concern about defence cuts Today in the House of Commons, during Defence Questions, John Baron MP suggested that the Government risks creating false economies over its plan to use 30,000 reservists as a means of plugging the gap created by the loss of 20,000 regular troops. Recent statistics suggest the...
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MP marks ten-year anniversary of the vote and conflict Today marks the tenth anniversary of the House of Commons vote which sanctioned British involvement in the invasion of Iraq. John Baron MP voted against the war, and resigned from the Shadow Front Bench to do so. John said, “At the time, I could...
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MP says campaign to save 2RRF will continue Today John Baron and other MPs welcomed ex-Fusiliers Paul Ormisher and Tony O’Donovan to the gates of Number 10, as part of an Honour Guard which Fusilier Associations are providing. Ex-Fusiliers, wearing the distinctive Regimental beret and hackle, will be on station during Tuesday Cabinet...
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