It's time to leave the ECHR Thursday, 17 July, 2025 Cllr Sam Murray has written the following opinion piece article in the Ipswich Star explaining why it's time for the UK to leave the ECHR. It is time to leave the ECHR and get a handle on immigration. Britain’s place within the European Convention on Human Rights was, at its inception, a proud and principled commitment. Formed in the aftermath of World War II, the Convention represented a united... Opinions
Armistice Day 11th November 2021 Tom says "Today I had the honour of laying a wreath at the Belvedere Road Old Cemetery, to commemorate those brave soldiers who fought in WWI and WWII. "Never... Local News
David Amess 15th October 2021 We offer our sympathies to the family and friends of David Amess, the MP for Southend West, who has been tragically killed. Local News
The Labour Party 'divided and directionless' 1st October 2021 Tom writes- The Labour party conference has been tainted by the deputy leader’s vulgar words, and further undermined by the internal division evident in the... Local News
Extinction Rebellion 'highly disruptive and damaging" 3rd September 2021 We agree with the right to protest - but we don’t agree with the right to cause endless disruption to the lives of the law-abiding majority. Local News
Delivering on the people’s priorities 24th July 2021 Two years ago today (24/07) Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, pledging to deliver on the priorities of the British people – and that is what this... Local News
Tom on Illegal Immigration 20th July 2021 Every illegal immigrant that comes over to the UK and remains illegally, sends out the message to others considering doing this that it’s worth the risk. It... Local News
Meet Nathan Wilson, the UK's Youngest Local Councillor 17th June 2021 Nathan Wilson was elected alongside Nadia Cenci for Chantry Division in May. You can listen to a recent interview here- https://open.spotify.com/episode... Local News
Whackery and wokery 27th May 2021 Tom joined fellow MP Gareth Bacon on a video conversation with Darren Grimes. The video is 47 minutes long, so if you don't have time to listen to all of it... Opinions
Conservatives Win the Local Elections 9th May 2021 We thank all the residents of Ipswich who voted Conservative across Ipswich on Thursday and we are delighted that you have elected the following councillors... Local News
Kemi’s speech to the CBI 20th December 2024 Read my speech: we will learn from business about how to drive positive change for people in a time of major societal and technological change. National News
Kemi’s speech about immigration 20th December 2024 Our country is a beacon of hope. But we can’t accommodate everyone. Read my speech about immigration here. National News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 20th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News