Conservatives call for a knife crime strategy for Ipswich Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 On 29th October the Leader and Deputy Leader of our group - Councillor Ian Fisher and Sam Murray, contacted the MP for Ipswich and the Labour Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Public Protection to ask for us to meet to discuss knife crime in Ipswich and our calls for an Ipswich Knife Crime Strategy. Despite sending a chaser to this letter, we are yet to receive a response. We have met with the... Local News
Voter photo ID needed from May 7th February 2023 From 4 May 2023, voters in Ipswich and across the country will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations. If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can... Local News
Three Years of Independence 31st January 2023 Three years ago today - we got Brexit done and the United Kingdom became a proud independent country once again. We've forged a path as an independent nation... Local News
Happy new year 31st December 2022 On behalf of Ipswich Conservative Association and Tom Hunt MP, may we wish all residents of Ipswich a happy new year 2023. We thank you for your support during... Local News
Illegal immigration discussion, by Tom 12th December 2022 Along with a significant group of colleagues, I met with the Home Secretary last week to discuss the significant concerns we have about illegal immigration. The... Local News
Lee Rowley visit to Cardinal Lofts with Tom 11th December 2022 It was good to have the Fire Safety Minister, Lee Rowley at Cardinal Lofts this week, writes Tom. He met with residents, the fire service and was able to see it... Local News
Priory Heath By Election - 15th December 22nd November 2022 There is a by-election in Priory Heath ward after a Labour councillor decided to quit early from their role. Meet Gregor McNie, our Conservative candidate. Full... Local News
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
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