MP: Government must act to protect peace process Yesterday the Government published the legislation it may bring to Parliament to fix the problems with the Northern Ireland protocol, which was required as part of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU to ensure there was no ‘hard border’ on the island of Ireland. However, even...
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MP: Diplomats need to resolve Protocol issues Yesterday in Parliament, John Baron MP spoke in a Committee debate about UK customs regulations. John said, “Having served in Northern Ireland in the 1980s, one still has friends and contacts there, if not through the Army then through the civilian population. I reinforce the concern expressed...
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MP wishes everyone a Happy Independence Day Five years to the day since the EU referendum, John said, “Five years ago today the British people voted to leave the EU and regain full control of our country. Though there were some bumps along the way, the Conservatives got Brexit done and we have reclaimed...
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MP urges EU, EEA and Swiss citizens in Basildon & Billericay not to miss application deadline As of today there are 30 days to go until the deadline (30th June) for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme. All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members resident in the UK by 31st December...
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MP says deal represents a fresh start for UK and EU John Baron MP will be speaking in today’s EU debate in Parliament and will be voting in support of the trade deal. John will say, “Both sides were always going to have to compromise, but the UK has now secured its sovereignty. This...
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MP: Government has done well to strike this deal In welcoming the UK – EU Trade Agreement, John Baron MP has sent a list of questions into the Prime Minister before Parliament returns on Wednesday to vote on the deal. These questions refer to the extent of our ability to increase our fishing quota...
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MP says sovereignty non-negotiable Responding to the news that the EU and UK are continuing to negotiate over a possible trade deal, John said, “A trade deal is for keeps, not just for Christmas. While understanding both sides are going the extra mile, I commend the Prime Minister for not compromising on our sovereignty...
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MP says deal must respect national interests Today in the House of Commons, the Paymaster General, Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, gave a Statement following the meeting between the Prime Minister and EU Commission President last night. In the Chamber, John asked, “I welcome that the negotiations are ongoing, and we all want a...
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MP: Unacceptable for the UK to match future EU regulations as part of wider trade deal Today the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, gave a Statement updating the Commons on the Withdrawal Agreement. This follows on from an agreement between the UK and EU yesterday on how the...
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MP: No deal is better than a bad deal The EU negotiations are entering their endgame, but it is clear that major differences remain on fisheries, on the so-called ‘level playing field’ and on the governance of the arrangements, especially as regards the remit of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the UK....
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