We don't want a Tourist Tax Wednesday, 14 January, 2026 At Wednesday’s Ipswich Borough Council meeting, Conservative Councillor Edward Phillips is putting forward a proposal to rule out any tourist or visitor tax to be imposed on Ipswich. Starmer’s government has recently said that Mayors of Strategic Authorities will be permitted to levy a tax on overnight visitors, introducing a new Tourist Tax despite previous assurances that no such policy was... Local News
Ben's News 16th October 2013 The Prime Minister has made Ben Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove. His role is a link between the department... Local News
Ben's Ipswich Star Column 27th August 2013 In case you missed it - here is Ben's column from the Ipswich Star. Articles
Summer Al Fresco 22nd July 2013 Our next event is our summer Al Fresco meeting on Monday 22 July. Our speaker is Dr Alan Mendoza from the Henry Jackson Society. Local News
Orwell Walk and Cycle 17th June 2013 This year, with the help of our Associate Rotarian members, the Ipswich East Rotary Club are adding a whole new dimension to the Orwell Walk – The Orwell Cycle... Local News
JOIN US 7th May 2013 If you would like to join the Conservative Party locally please contact Katherine Parkinson at [email protected] Local News
Thank you 3rd May 2013 Thank you for going out and voting for your Conservative candidates yesteray. Local News
Today is Polling Day 2nd May 2013 V ote Conservative for a party on the side of hardworking people Here are five good reasons to vote Conservative in Ipswich. Local News
Lady Thatcher 8th April 2013 Ipswich Conservative Association was saddened today to hear the news of the passing of Lady Thatcher. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time... Local News
Conservatives launch Election Campaign 2nd April 2013 It’s election time again! The Conservatives campaign all the year around, but you will see more of us over the next few weeks. Our candidates for the County... Local 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
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
