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
Postponement of May 2020 elections 15th March 2020 Local, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections that were due to take place in May this year will be postponed until May 2021, the Government has... Local News
Tom welcomes the Budget 11th March 2020 Tom Hunt, welcomed the Budget delivered by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, which addresses many of the issues Tom had called to be addressed. In a joint piece with... Local News
Tom on BBC Radio Suffolk 23rd February 2020 Tom was intereviewed on Lesley Dolphin's show a few days ago, Tom says "I had the pleasure to be the guest on the BBC Radio Suffolk Lesley Dolphin show. During... Local News
We are celebrating Brexit today 31st January 2020 The United Kingdom finally leaves the European Union at 11pm tonight, marking the dawn of our national renewal. Leaving the EU gives us a historic opportunity... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 28th January 2020 Tom says "I was very proud to leave a message in the Holocaust Educational Trust's book of commitment to mark the 75th year since the liberation of the... Local News
The Prime Minister Signs the Withdrawal Agreement 24th January 2020 The Prime Minister has signed the EU Withdrawal Agreement. He says "Today I have signed the Withdrawal Agreement for the UK to leave the EU on January 31st... Local News
Solution needed for Orwell Bridge problems 22nd January 2020 Tom held positive discussions with representatives from Highways England about solutions to closures to the Orwell Bridge. Their confidential report will be... Local News
Maiden Speech 19th January 2020 Our new MP for Ipswich, Tom Hunt, made his maiden speech in the House of Commons a few days ago. Tom says "I gave my maiden speech in Parliament. I covered a... Local News
Ipswich Labour Won't Celebrate Brexit 9th January 2020 At Wednesday's meeting of the full Ipswich Borough Council, the Labour Executive which runs the council, rejected the opportunity for Ipswich to have a... Local News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
