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
The Neo Marxism behind "Black Live Matters" by Tom 19th July 2020 Tom says "I don’t think there were any decent-minded folk who weren’t shaken by the footage of the death of George Floyd on May 25. Understandably, a great many... Local News
Tom's weekly Star Column about Hospital Services 26th June 2020 You won't be surprised to know that bearing in mind my activities this week with the joint letter and my interventions in the Commons I have decided to write... Local News
Ipswich Museum Online Survey 22nd June 2020 Last year Ipswich Borough Council was awarded a sum of money from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop plans for the redevelopment of the Museum in High Street... Local News
Tom on statues and culture 22nd June 2020 I have written in my column this week about debate over our statues and other cultural expressions. I share the anger at the death of George Floyd and the... Local News
Happy Birthday Your Royal Highness 10th June 2020 Many Congratulations to the Duke of Edinburgh on his 99th Birthday. We are proud of you Sir. Local News
Tom speaks on Sentencing Bill 6th June 2020 Tom Hunt, MP for Ipswich, made a speech during the third reading of the Sentencing Bill in which he called for criminal sentencing to be tougher, clearer, and... Local News
Tom raising funds for Age UK 20th May 2020 Tom says "My hair has become increasingly ridiculous over the past few weeks. The situation is unsustainable. Therefore I have decided to shave it off for a... Local News
Job Retention Scheme Extended 13th May 2020 The job retention scheme will be extended, for four months, until the end of October. By that point, we will have provided eight months of support to British... Local News
Home But Not Alone Service 8th May 2020 If you need urgent help You can call the Home, But Not Alone phoneline if you live in Suffolk and need urgent help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic... Local News
Kemi EXPOSES Labour’s welfare ticking time bomb 11th July 2025 Welfare Spending is growing out of control, and Labour and Reform are adding fuel to the fire. National News
Conservatives vote against Labour's useless welfare bill 2nd July 2025 In an act of cowardice, Keir Starmer has put Party before country. He cannot make the tough decisions necessary. National News
Back the Makers, not the Takers 30th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch delivers speech to business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce National News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 19th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250+ conference 18th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Kemi delivers press Conference with a survivor of grooming gangs scandal 18th June 2025 After Labour announced they finally U-turned and will begin a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, Kemi holds a press conference with a survivor. National News
