Basildon and Billericay MP Baron abstains in vote over petrol price hike (From Basildon Recorder)
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Basildon and Billericay MP Baron abstains in vote over petrol price hike
10:35am Tuesday 13th November 2012 in News
Tory rebel John Baron
TORY backbencher John Baron has once again rebelled against his party over a potential rise in petrol prices.
A 3p increase in fuel duty would not help hard-pressed families and businesses who are already “struggling” in the tough economic climate according to the Basildon and Billericay MP.
Labour’s bid to delay the January increase until at least April was defeated by 282 votes to 234 in the House of Commons on night, Monday.
In total, nine Tories abstained from the vote, including Mr Baron and Clacton MP Douglas Carswell.
Other south Essex Conservatives Stephen Metcalfe, Mark Francois, Jackie Doyle-Price, Mark Francois, Rebecca Harris, David Amess and James Duddridge all voted in favour of the rise.
Although he abstained from the vote, Mr Baron said he “welcomes” the fact petrol is now 10p a litre lower than it would have been under Labour.
He said: “But I think more should be done to help both families, and indeed households and businesses who are struggling in this difficult economic environment.
“I have lobbied hard behind the scenes with the Chancellor against these increases. I was not going to vote with Labour, but abstaining was the best way of showing one’s dissatisfaction with Government policy.
“I understand they are in a state of listening and my hope is they will listen when it comes to the autumn statement - I’m told they have taken this message on board.
“If a few of us abstain, hopefully it concentrates the mind even further.”
Mr Baron said he can also “look any minister in the eye with a clear conscience” if he is asked where the money could come from in place of a fuel rise, suggesting a cut in money paid out to the EU.
Earlier this month he, along with the 53 fellow rebels, voted to defeat the Government in its bid for a freeze in the UK’s budget contribution to the EU.
However, Monday night’s vote is not the first time Mr Baron has defied the party line in recent months.
This year he has also voted against the party over Army cuts and the EU referendum.
Comments(19)
asbo industries inc
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11:22am Tue 13 Nov 12
Olivia2847
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11:30am Tue 13 Nov 12
Eric Whim wrote:If he had the balls he would vote against - what did Amess do or did he have a cold?
if he really wants to rebel he should've voted against it
Olivia2847
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11:32am Tue 13 Nov 12
Olivia2847 wrote:Just noted spineless Amess voted for, but with a cosy flat in town as well as his pad in Leigh he doesn't give a flying fluck!
Eric Whim wrote:If he had the balls he would vote against - what did Amess do or did he have a cold?
if he really wants to rebel he should've voted against it
Olivia2847
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12:22pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Olivia2847
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12:22pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Lastlaugh...
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12:47pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Eric Whim
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1:00pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Lastlaugh... wrote:I wonder if he was actually there for the vote and was seen to be not voting by his lords and masters or whether he stayed at home and abstained that way?
Rebelling by abstaining.. Is this double speak?
Olivia2847
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1:09pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Eric Whim wrote:Sorry EW what are I trying to say here?
Lastlaugh... wrote:I wonder if he was actually there for the vote and was seen to be not voting by his lords and masters or whether he stayed at home and abstained that way?
Rebelling by abstaining.. Is this double speak?
knobwash
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1:11pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Nebs
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1:19pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
asbo industries inc
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1:29pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
Lastlaugh...
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1:47pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Brunning999
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2:58pm Tue 13 Nov 12
We shall see who is the winner at the next general election.
And that is another reason that the Police Elections should be non politically aligned candidates. Because politicians are back stabbing barstools.
Olivia2847
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3:10pm Tue 13 Nov 12
asbo industries inc wrote:As well as this I see Noddy the Editor has closed down the Poppy Box theft story as well. Full story in tomorrow's Pipe and Slippers Gazette - my arse!
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
Shoebury_Cyclist
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10:30pm Tue 13 Nov 12
Olivia2847 wrote:That could have something to do with all the racism and bigotry posted under that story by this websites resident nazi contingent.
asbo industries inc wrote:As well as this I see Noddy the Editor has closed down the Poppy Box theft story as well. Full story in tomorrow's Pipe and Slippers Gazette - my arse!
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
Olivia2847
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3:14pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Shoebury_Cyclist wrote:Accepted with regret SC ...
Olivia2847 wrote:That could have something to do with all the racism and bigotry posted under that story by this websites resident nazi contingent.
asbo industries inc wrote:As well as this I see Noddy the Editor has closed down the Poppy Box theft story as well. Full story in tomorrow's Pipe and Slippers Gazette - my arse!
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
asbo industries inc
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9:50pm Wed 14 Nov 12
Olivia2847 wrote:no prizes for guessing who got the thread shut down then.
Shoebury_Cyclist wrote:Accepted with regret SC ...
Olivia2847 wrote:That could have something to do with all the racism and bigotry posted under that story by this websites resident nazi contingent.
asbo industries inc wrote:As well as this I see Noddy the Editor has closed down the Poppy Box theft story as well. Full story in tomorrow's Pipe and Slippers Gazette - my arse!
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
Lastlaugh...
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12:32am Thu 15 Nov 12
Shoebury_Cyclist wrote:Where 'Son of stropmag, stropmag,
Olivia2847 wrote:That could have something to do with all the racism and bigotry posted under that story by this websites resident nazi contingent.
asbo industries inc wrote:As well as this I see Noddy the Editor has closed down the Poppy Box theft story as well. Full story in tomorrow's Pipe and Slippers Gazette - my arse!
Nebs wrote:metal health issues as in blackadder's 2 pencils shoved up the nose or ernest saunders' alzheimer. mind you that hat does indicate she was not entirely of sound mind
Olivia2847 wrote:Yes, and the Margaret Moran story in the National News section of this website.
I feel that the Turd Hanningfied case should be open for comment also or is the Pipe and Slippers afraid of all the negative comments that they will receive ?
alexhind, aint it the truth' on that thread?
Eric Whim says...
10:38am Tue 13 Nov 12