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 welcomes forthcoming legislation During Home Office Questions in the House of Commons on Monday, John Baron MP asked about illegal Channel crossings, “I warmly welcome the Minister and the Government’s forthcoming legislation on this issue, but may I urge on him the utmost haste and speed in delivering it to this House for...
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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 says a united front against authoritarianism is important In his summit summary, the Prime Minister highlighted the important work at the talks on preventing a future pandemic, addressing climate change and supporting worldwide education. This includes pledging more than one billion coronavirus vaccine doses, including 100 million from the UK, to the world’s...
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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 British students will benefit from more ambitious international scheme Following the announcement that the UK’s participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ programme will cease, the Government is launching the Turing Scheme to find international mobility for British students. Whilst the UK tried to negotiate a fair involvement with the EU’s Erasmus scheme, given...
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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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