MP congratulates election candidates The local elections last week saw Conservative gains across the country, including councils in Cornwall, Nottinghamshire and Northumberland, along with the Tees Valley and West Midlands mayoralties. The Conservatives also had a strong showing in our area, winning a number of seats and taking control of Basildon Borough Council with...
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MP looks forward to a busy legislative programme Responding to today’s Queen’s Speech, opening the new Parliament and setting out the Government’s legislative programme, John said, “A full and ambitious legislative programme, as set out in today’s Queen’s Speech, is a reminder of the Parliamentary deadlock we have been struggling with since the last...
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MP says time to Get Brexit Done Today at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the following question, “We all remember opposition parties never wanting to give the people an EU referendum, even opposing our amendment to the 2013 Queen’s Speech selected by you, Mr Speaker, an early...
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MP says referendum result must be respected Responding to the news that Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP is the winner of the Conservative leadership contest, John said, “I am very pleased that Boris Johnson will be our new party leader and next Prime Minister. Brexit should be considered an opportunity to be seized rather...
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MP: sad to see Conservative losses Following yesterday’s local elections, in which Basildon Council was lost to No Overall Control, John said, “I would like to thank all candidates for standing in the local elections, and especially those in our area. Democracy only works when people put themselves forward to represent and serve their...
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MP says UKIP-Labour coalition suffered under its own contradictions Following the local elections yesterday, in which the Conservatives gained five Councillors and control of the Council, John said, “First of all, I would like to thank all candidates for standing in our local elections. Democracy only works when people put themselves forward to represent...
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MP comments on Brexit negotiations Following his press release on Friday morning confirming his support for Theresa May, today John Baron MP welcomes the unity shown by the Conservative Party as it rallies around the Prime Minister to ensure a stable government getting on with everyday business – including the Brexit negotiations. John said:...
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MP supports Theresa May continuing as Prime Minister Following the results of the General Election John Baron MP said: “I would like to thank the residents of Basildon and Billericay for re-electing me – it is a great honour to be an MP, and my team and I will continue to serve everyone as...
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MP looks forward to poll on 8th June Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement this morning that there will be a General Election on 8th June 2017, John said, “I look forward to the election campaign, and to making the case for a fairer and more enterprising nation outside the EU. A Conservative victory...
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