MP will vote against Article 50 extension Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP voted against motions to rule out a ‘no deal’ exit from the EU. Today he will vote against motions calling for an extension of the Article 50 date, and (if selected by the Speaker) in favour of a...
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MP will vote against ruling out ‘no deal’ Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the first question at Prime Minister’s Questions. Last night, John voted against the Withdrawal Agreement because the Attorney General’s legal advice on the potentially indefinite nature of the backstop remained unchanged. In the Chamber, John asked,...
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MP reiterates opposition to second referendum John Baron MP spoke during the Brexit debate in the House of Commons yesterday. In the Chamber, John asked, “Is the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster at all concerned that the next steps as outlined by the Prime Minister yesterday might make a good deal less likely,...
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MP says Prime Minister should respect Article 50 This afternoon the Prime Minister gave a statement following her meetings with EU leaders. John said, “I gently remind the Prime Minister that we trade profitably with the rest of the world outside the EU on mostly WTO/no deal terms, and urge her not to be...
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MP does not recognise defectors’ criticisms As the Prime Minister continues to negotiate in Brussels, John Baron MP suggests that she should aim to insert into the Withdrawal Agreement a UK unilateral exit mechanism from the backstop. John tabled an amendment along these lines on 15th January, which was heavily defeated. However, a very...
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MP: confirmation of Government policy is welcome Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP. John asked, “For clarity, in encouraging the Government to keep its nerve, and whilst most of us believe a good deal is preferable to...
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MP says KIDs’ misleading information must be addressed During the passage of the Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill on Monday, John Baron MP asked the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, John Glen MP, “I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Economic Secretary will be aware...
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MP: Government must retain strong negotiating hand This afternoon in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned the Prime Minister during her Statement on leaving the EU. In the Chamber, John asked, “The Prime Minister is right to keep her nerve – the EU could write the textbook on eleventh-hour deals. Most colleagues...
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MP discusses issues with Home Secretary Today at Prime Minister’s Questions, the Deputy Prime Minister answered in the Prime Minister’s stead. John asked, “Does my Rt Hon Friend accept that Brexit provides us with the opportunity of introducing a controlled and fair immigration system, which no longer discriminates against the rest of the world...
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MP votes for Brexit amendment Last night in the House of Commons, Amendment (N) tabled by Sir Graham Brady was passed by 317 votes to 301. John Baron MP voted for the amendment, having withdrawn all of his amendments (K, L & M) yesterday morning in order to increase the chances of the Speaker...
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