The Conservative Party has announced... Sunday, 3 August, 2025 The Conservative Party under Kemi's leadership, have announced plans to support our core vision of authentic conservativism across many areas of public policy. For the very latest, the main page will be updated regularly, Unlike any other party, our policy approach means telling hard truths and being serious about the challenges. Taxation We have opposed Labour’s damaging tax rises on working... Local News
Tom comments on national lockdown and school closures 4th January 2021 After the good news about the new Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine (first person vaccinated in Oxford today) we have just had the bad news that the continuing... Local News
Independence Day for the United Kingdom 31st December 2020 Happy new year to everyone as we celebrate our disentanglement from the European Union at 11pm when we become a fully sovereign and independent United Kingdom... Local News
Brexit deal statement by Tom 26th December 2020 I am pleased that the Prime Minister has been able to agree a trade deal with the EU but as my constituents will expect of me, I will be reading through the... Local News
One Year on from Tom's Election Victory 12th December 2020 Hard to believe that its been a year today since I was elected as the MP for Ipswich. What a year it's been. Few could have predicted that it would have been as... Local News
We Back Small Businesses 6th December 2020 Businessmen and women across Ipswich are commended for the part they have played in responding to the coronavirus pandemic to mark Small Business Saturday. Tom... Local News
Tribute to Mark Varnals 24th November 2020 We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of our friend Mark Varnals, writes Cllr Chris Chambers, Association Chairman. Local News
Orwell Bridge Update 21st November 2020 Highways England have completed their safety validation work so we at least now know that at some point soon we will touch-wood, be turning our back on frequent... Local News
Remember the Rules - Hands, Face, Space 17th November 2020 Most people are abiding by the rules. However the latest testing information shows a large rise in positive coronavirus cases in Ipswich. Residents and... Local News
Covid Winter Grant Scheme, by Tom 13th November 2020 This week I've written about the Covid Winter Support grant scheme (£2 million earmarked for Suffolk) that the Government announced last weekend as well as the... Local News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
Labour's reckless spending revealed: The £1.2 trillion cost of Corbyn 10th November 2019 The Conservatives can today reveal the true cost of Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party – the figures that John McDonnell did not want people to see. National News
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
