Ipswich is mentioned at Conservative Conference Sunday, 25 October, 2026 At the Conservative Party Conference in early October, John Belsey, the Conference Chairman, quoted his recent positive experience of door-knocking residents here in Ipswich. Residents are hearing the strong messages from Kemi and the Conservative Party, and are considering backing us. Local News
Grooming gangs debate led by Tom 7th February 2021 The appalling crimes committed by those involved in grooming gangs have destroyed the lives of thousands of young predominantly white working-class girls and if... Local News
Captain Sir Tom Moore 2nd February 2021 We offer our sympathies to the family of Captain Tom. He was a light of inspiration in the darkest days of 2020. Local News
NHS Covid Vaccine Centre now at Gainsborough Sports Centre 25th January 2021 We are opening over 30 new NHS Vaccine Centres this week to accelerate the biggest immunisation programme in the history of our health service including here in... Local News
Universal Credit and Labour's Tactics Explained by Tom 24th January 2021 This week I've written about the Universal Credit debate that took place in Parliament this week. The Government took the decision at the start of the pandemic... Local News
Tom's Lockdown Survey 16th January 2021 Tom says "I appreciate that pandemic has been difficult for all this year, particularly those who are vulnerable and have been shielding for many months now. I... 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
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
