Merry Christmas Wednesday, 24 December, 2025 Ipswich Conservative Association would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. We shall be back campaigning in January, whether it be for County or Borough elections as yet to be confirmed. Thanks to all our members, supporters, friends, volunteers and residents of Ipswich who have been with us this year. Local News
A TOUGHER SENTENCING REGIME NEEDS TO BE AT THE HEART OF ATTEMPTS TO TACKLE CRIME 18th August 2019 Since I was selected last autumn I have made tackling crime and anti-social a key priority of mine, says Tom Hunt. I have met with the Chief Constable, the... Local News
Brexit Secretary signs order to scrap 1972 Brussels Act - ending all EU law in the UK 18th August 2019 We are leaving the EU on October 31st. The signing of this document means we will take back control of our laws on Brexit day. The 1972 Act is the act that... Local News
Tom chats with Tim Passmore 15th August 2019 Tom's recent discussion with the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore, can be viewed here. Local News
Tom's NHS Survey 3rd August 2019 As many of you will know I've been carrying out an NHS survey across the Town over the past few months. I'm currently looking through the results. There are... Local News
Northern Route Consultation 1st August 2019 Tom Hunt and Ipswich Conservatives are backing the Northern Route for Ipswich. Conservative Suffolk County Council, with other councils, have identified three... Local News
Congratulations to our new leader 23rd July 2019 The Ipswich Conservative Association congratulates Boris Johnson who has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party and therefore Prime Minister... Local News
Tom talks to Boris Johnson 15th July 2019 Tom spoke to Boris Johnson at a recent meeting of Conservative members. As we know Boris is running to become leader of the Conservative Party and Prime... Local News
Conservative MP candidate Tom Hunt calls on Labour MP for Ipswich to up his game when it comes to campaign for northern bypass 1st July 2019 Tom Hunt statement regarding consultation for the proposed Northern bypass: "I'm glad that plans for a northern bypass are progressing through the various... Local News
Tom meets with Network Rail to discuss need for frequent Ipswich in 60 service 23rd June 2019 Last week I met with Richard Taylor, Head of Strategic Planning at Network Rail to discuss what improvements are necessary to the region's rail network to allow... Local News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National 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