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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National 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
