John Baron: A shortfall in funding threatens the British Council’s future. The Government must protect this crucial institution.

One of the ‘jewels in the crown’ of British soft power is at risk of the biggest set of closures in its 90-year history.

John Baron: When our troops depart Afghanistan, they leave the dream of liberal intervention behind

It was foolish to allow realistic and limited objectives to be overtaken by utopian nation-building.

John Baron: Torching quangos, scrapping cash – Sunak’s Budget should break with the past

In one of an occasional series we are running in advance of the Budget, some radical suggestions for kickstarting the British economy.

John Baron: The UK should mediate between Iran and the United States

We are well-placed to aid in de-escalating the crisis, and ultimately securing a diplomatic solution.

John Baron: Johnson must keep calm, carry on – and reject the Withdrawal Agreement

The Government’s policy of reminding the electorate that it is keeping faith with the largest democratic exercise in our country’s political history is correct.

John Baron: The country, the Party, and her own backbenchers expect the Prime Minister to deliver Brexit as promised

The time has come for her to show leadership and follow through on the clear instruction of the British people to leave the EU.

John Baron: England’s Cancer Strategy risks failure

Yes, survival rates in this country are at their highest ever level, but then so are international survival rates. Our real challenge is to close the gap with averages – let alone the best.

John Baron: Trump’s Iran decision has an alarming North Korean dimension

De-certification of nuclear agreement could lead world leaders to conclude that such deals with the United States are not worth the candle.

John Baron: It’s time to embrace the One-Nation message – and win

As possibly the only Brexiteer in the Parliamentary Party’s One Nation group, I am also only too aware that this message must be accompanied by a successful EU negotiation.

John Baron: No transition – we must not loiter in the EU departure lounge

Such a phased withdrawal is not necessary, and it provides unnecessary succour to those as yet unreconciled to our leaving the EU.

John Baron MP: A successful Syrian intervention requires a grand strategy, and co-operation with Iran and Russia

We must be careful to learn the lessons of our past experiences in the region.

John Baron MP: What we should do in Syria. Work with Russia, Iran and, yes, Assad to destroy Daesh

Without this strategic step-change in our approach, the UK’s involvement in air strikes would achieve very little, and could be counter-productive.

John Baron MP: I resigned to vote against the Iraq War. But here’s why I believe that Chilcot should be given more time

Having met Sir John as part of his investigations, and having questioned him earlier this year, I have no doubt he is determined to answer the central question of intent.

John Baron MP: The litmus test for Cameron’s EU renegotiation. We should be able to strike down any EU law, tax or rule we please.

Anything short of this is of secondary importance.

John Baron MP: NHS transparency on cancer survival rates will be transformational

We could save an additional 5,000 lives a year if we matched European survival rate averages