Why we must stop being ashamed of being British Thursday, 19 June, 2025 By Sam Murray, Conservative councillor for Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council, written in Thursday's Star. I am proud to be British. Truly proud. But in today’s climate, that pride feels like something we are expected to apologise for. Across our education system, media, and cultural conversations, young people are being taught a version of Britain that is rooted in shame. Yes, we... Opinions
Tom's Novotel Debate in Parliament 9th November 2022 Had my debate on the Novotel on Tuesday. The Court case was also being held on whether or not the temporary injunction blocking the use of Ipswich hotels for... Local News
We will keep public transport running 23rd October 2022 The Conservative Government is to protect commuters from unnececssary strikes being endlessly imposed on Ipswich residents by the Labour party's paymasters in... Local News
New accessible play equipment in Play Area 22nd October 2022 A new Roman-themed play area with the town's first accessible swing has opened in time for half term, thanks to Conservative Councillor Sam Murray and supported... Local News
Mini Budget 26th September 2022 For too long growth has not been as high as it needs to be, making it harder to pay for public services and requiring taxes to rise. That is why we will adopt a... Local News
Conservatives proposal for knife crime strategy chucked out by Labour councillors 23rd September 2022 Knife crime in Ipswich is a big concern for Ipswich residents, hitting the headlines more frequently. Our Conservative Borough Group proposed a new knife crime... Local News
Proclamation of King Charles III 11th September 2022 The official Proclamation of King Charles III to the County of Suffolk occurred at the Cornhill on Sunday. The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton... Local News
Message from Ipswich Conservative Association 9th September 2022 We mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time. I know that this loss will be felt deeply... Local News
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2nd 8th September 2022 Statement on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from Prime Minister Liz Truss We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral... Local News
Liz Truss becomes new Conservative Leader and Prime Minister shortly 5th September 2022 Conservative Party members have elected Liz Truss to be our Party Leader and the next Prime Minister, with 81,326 members – 57.4 per cent of those who voted –... Local News
Kemi EXPOSES Labour’s welfare ticking time bomb 11th July 2025 Welfare Spending is growing out of control, and Labour and Reform are adding fuel to the fire. National News
Conservatives vote against Labour's useless welfare bill 2nd July 2025 In an act of cowardice, Keir Starmer has put Party before country. He cannot make the tough decisions necessary. National News
Back the Makers, not the Takers 30th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch delivers speech to business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce National News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 19th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250+ conference 18th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Kemi delivers press Conference with a survivor of grooming gangs scandal 18th June 2025 After Labour announced they finally U-turned and will begin a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, Kemi holds a press conference with a survivor. National News
