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
New trees for our town 5th June 2017 The Railway Station forecourt re-design originally had no trees included in the design until Ben intervened and the council agreed to plant 16 new trees. Local News
Now for a Northern Route 4th June 2017 Two years ago, Ben promised two new routes - a Northern Route and the Upper Orwell Crossings - to end the congestion that too often blocks our town. He has... Local News
Terror attack in London 4th June 2017 The Prime Minister said in Downing Street this morning: ‘Last night, our country fell victim to a brutal terrorist attack once again. As a result I have just... Westminster News
Vote Ben Gummer for a great future for Ipswich Town Centre 2nd June 2017 Ben Gummer works tirelessly in partnership with the Conservative government, Conservative County Council, Ipswich Vision Board and the Borough to get the... Local News
Ipswich Rising - thanks to Ben 28th May 2017 Ipswich is on the up, because we have Ben Gummer working with the Conservative County Council. Along with the Ipswich Vision group, they have brought about... Local News
Who do you trust to get the best Brexit Deal? 26th May 2017 This will only be achieved by voting for BEN GUMMER on June 8th. A vote for another party could result in a coalition of chaos led by a weak Jeremy Corbyn... Local News
Manchester Attack 23rd May 2017 All our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected at this most difficult of times. Local News
Ben on our Manifesto Launch 18th May 2017 Theresa May has launched our manifesto for Britain’s future. It is a manifesto to see us through Brexit and beyond. Read Ben's comments here. Local News
The £58b black hole in Labour plans 17th May 2017 We’ve been going through the numbers in Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto - and what we discovered might shock you. Local 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
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News