Why we must stop being ashamed of being British Thursday, 19 June, 2025 By Sam Murray, Conservative councillor for Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council, written in Thursday's Star. I am proud to be British. Truly proud. But in today’s climate, that pride feels like something we are expected to apologise for. Across our education system, media, and cultural conversations, young people are being taught a version of Britain that is rooted in shame. Yes, we... Opinions
Merry Christmas to Ipswich Residents 22nd December 2024 Ipswich Conservative Association would like to offer our best wishes to you for Christmas. "The last year has been a testing one for the Party and for us in... Local News
How will Ipswich MP vote on Starmer's Farm Tax? 3rd December 2024 Who will the Labour MP for Ipswich back in the vote for Starmer's Farm Tax? He can either vote for the ability of our farmers to grow crops and animals without... Local News
Conservatives call for a knife crime strategy for Ipswich 19th November 2024 On 29th October the Leader and Deputy Leader of our group - Councillor Ian Fisher and Sam Murray, contacted the MP for Ipswich and the Labour Borough Council... Local News
We want planning controls for HMO Expansion 14th November 2024 Conservatives on Ipswich Borough Council want to expand planning controls on HMO property expansion, and proposed this at full council. However Labour which... Local News
Fury over Labour removal of winter fuel allowance 20th October 2024 We were in the town centre talking to many angry residents following the disastrous Labour Government plan to ruthlessly snatch the up-to £300 Winter Fuel... Local News
Clive Underdown 11th September 2024 We are very sorry to report the passing of Clive Underdown (pictured middle with Liz and Eddy in 2015). He was the founder Chairman of the Ipswich Suffolk... Local News
Starmer's Representative in Ipswich votes to strip 15,000 pensioners of their fuel allowance 10th September 2024 Starmer's recently elected representive for him in Ipswich, Mr Jack Abbott, has voted to take away the winter fuel allowance from 15,164 pensioners in Ipswich... Local News
Stephen Lark 27th August 2024 We are very sad to report the passing of Stephen Lark, Ipswich Conservative Association's long-time CPF Chairman, and core activist. He helped organise events... Local News
Ipswich MP gets on a train band-wagon then falls off it 15th August 2024 The recently elected Labour MP for Ipswich must be a bit confused about which train operator runs services in Norfolk and Suffolk. He recently joined the Labour... Local News
CPC23 Address from Alex Chalk 3rd October 2023 Find out what Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michael Gove 3rd October 2023 Find out what Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Michelle Donelan 3rd October 2023 Find out what Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Steve Barclay 3rd October 2023 Find out what Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said at CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Gillian Keegan 2nd October 2023 Find out what Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Thérèse Coffey 2nd October 2023 Find out what Thérèse Coffey, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary said to CPC23 here. National News
