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John Baron MP

for Billericay and District

John says...

Welcome to my website! As the Member of Parliament for Billericay and District, including Wickford, Pitsea, Laindon and surrounding villages, I am delighted that you have chosen to visit. It is important for local people to be able to see what their MP is doing and saying – both in Parliament and in South Essex. My speeches and press releases are posted on this site, and constituents are welcome to give feedback.

Latest News

John Baron MP votes for greater transparency on MPs’ expenses

MP says Third Party should decide salaries & expenses.

16 July 2008

John Baron joins NHS 60th celebrations at Basildon Hospital

MP sends message to staff and attends tree-planting.

07 July 2008

John welcomes citizens of Chauvigny to Parliament

Billericay Twinning Association welcomed to Parliament.

07 July 2008

John suggests compromise to Foreign Secretary over Iranian nuclear programme

West must consider co-operation as alternative to military action.

25 June 2008

Key Issues

Law and Order

I believe that a much tougher policy is needed if we are to combat the rise in violent crime and antisocial behaviour. That is why I have made law and order one of my top priorities.

Civil Liberties

Our traditional freedoms are under threat on many fronts, but I have not given up my belief that most British people instinctively know the value of liberty and freedom of speech.

The Traveller Issue

In 2003, I attempted to change the law through a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons. My Greenbelt Protection Bill introduced the twin-track approach I still believe is necessary.