John Baron MP

for Billericay and District

Local and National News

Here you can read about some of the things I have been doing in Parliament and South Essex.

There are more photographs of local events on the Pictures page and more opinions on key matters on the Issues page. For a complete list of my recent press releases, of which these news items represent only a small minority, please follow the link:

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MEC Report

Response to report

04 February 2010

John officially opens new Endoscopy Unit at Basildon Hospital

John officially opens new Endoscopy Unit at Basildon Hospital

MP welcomes unit but urges residents to overcome their embarrassment in returning screening kits.

04 September 2009

John welcomes Ghanaian teachers to Parliament

John welcomes Ghanaian teachers to Parliament

John says it is important to share our ideas between nations.

02 July 2009

John celebrates Parliamentary launch of The Safer Birth in Chad Foundation

John celebrates Parliamentary launch of The Safer Birth in Chad Foundation

MP congratulates Foundation and constituent for their work.

11 June 2009

09 Fun Walk is best yet

09 Fun Walk is best yet

80 charities and 1,000 walkers make it record year.

24 May 2009

John opens new St. Luke’s Hospice charity shop in Billericay

Congratulations go to all concerned.

17 April 2009

John questions Diabetes UK about Roadshow at Cray's Hill traveller site

MP says charity should relocate.

24 September 2009

Fun Walk sets record and raises £44,000

Fun Walk sets record and raises £44,000

John thanks sponsors at presentation evening.

20 July 2009

John Baron visits worst hotspot for railway crime in East Anglia

John Baron visits worst hotspot for railway crime in East Anglia

MP warns of possible tragedy at Pitsea crossing

24 June 2009

John visits Wickford Talking Newspaper at George Hurd Centre

John visits Wickford Talking Newspaper at George Hurd Centre

Many more visually-impaired people could benefit.

08 June 2009

John Baron officially opens Wickford’s Alzheimer support group

MP praises initiative and staff.

05 May 2009

John Baron: ‘Your consultation needs you’

MP, Councillors and local residents highlight importance of Billericay health consultation.

02 April 2009