MP says HLF grant is good news for Basildon and Billericay John Baron MP welcomed Kate Brown of the Heritage Lottery Fund to Billericay back in March, to encourage local organisations to submit an application to the fund. Since this meeting six projects have submitted project enquiries about a grant. The Kod?sai...
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John Baron MP congratulates Kod?sai on their successful Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) application
John Baron MP welcomes Government concessions on ‘Permitted development’
MP says it is right neighbours can object John Baron MP has welcomed Government concessions to its proposals to double the extent of ‘permitted development’ following a rebellion by 16 Conservative MPs when the Bill came before Parliament...
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John Baron MP votes to restrict permitted development
MP supports ability of local authorities to limit planning free for all Yesterday in the House of Commons, John Baron MP voted against his Government and for an amendment to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill tabled by Lord True and passed by Members of the House of Lords. The Government has introduced proposals...
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John Baron MP: Statement re Mr Vlad Akinin
Mr Vlad Akinin has been found guilty in court this week of allegations of benefit fraud. Mr Akinin is married to John’s constituency secretary, Annie Akinin. She is in the process of getting a divorce. Mrs Akinin had no knowledge of the fraud and had no involvement in Mr Akinin’s financial affairs. John said:...
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John Baron MP pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher in Parliamentary debate
Tribute debate hosts many excellent speeches Yesterday evening, John Baron MP participated in a debate in the House of Commons – Parliament being recalled to pay tribute to the Rt Hon Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven LG OM. There were many warm, heartfelt and funny speeches bearing testimony to her many strengths. John said,...
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John Baron MP saddened by the death of Baroness Thatcher
MP pays tribute to the former Prime Minister Reacting to the news that Baroness Thatcher has died, John said, “I am very sad to hear of Baroness Thatcher’s death – my thoughts and feelings are with her family at this difficult moment.” “Without a doubt, she was our greatest post-war Prime Minister, who restored...
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John Baron MP presses Government to do more over unauthorised development and to protect Green Belt
MP raises issues with Secretary of State in House of Commons Yesterday, during Local Government Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP urged the Government for action and clarity regarding various aspects of its unauthorised development and Green Belt policy. John asked, “We are thankful for Government help over the clearance...
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John Baron MP visits Hallmark Care Homes to promote apprenticeships
MP supports National Apprenticeship week. Today John Baron MP visited Hallmark Care Homes to meet with apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship week (11th – 15th March). John met with Rob Byrom whom Hallmark has supported further with an Open University course. He also met Jack Plane, a former apprentice, who secured permanent employment...
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John Baron MP supports new website to help people living alone.
MP praises website which promotes independence John Baron MP has welcomed a new website designed to support individuals who are living alone for the first time. Living Alone Online has launched a webpage to help support young people and care leavers when they rent or buy property on their own for the first...
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John Baron MP votes for same-sex marriage
MP in favour of ending discrimination Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP will vote to legalise same-sex marriage. Neither Labour nor the Conservatives will be whipping the key vote, as this issue is seen as a matter of conscience – as was the case with the vote in 2004 to...
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