Local Expert
Jack Abbott
Jack Abbott is the Labour MP for Ipswich. He was elected in the July 2024 general election.
News
Nearly 5,000 military homes in East of England set for major upgrade
Armed forces families in nearly 5,000 military homes across the East of England will benefit from a new Defence Housing Strategy that commits £9 billion over the next decade to upgrade and modernise military accommodation.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
News
Ipswich launches bid for £10m UK City of Culture prize
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has fired the starting gun on Ipswich's bid for UK City of Culture 2029, after the Government announced a £10 million prize for the winning town or city.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
MP criticises 'disappointing' notice period as Ipswich nursery prepares to close
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has expressed disappointment that families were given only three months' notice of Bright Horizons Quayside's closure, despite the option to continue into next year being available, as he works to secure alternative childcare places.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Feature
From housebound and dismissed to Westminster: The campaigner who wouldn't give up
After years of being ignored, one autistic campaigner from Ipswich has finally forced Westminster to listen.by
Elouise Lavington
News
Suffolk to receive £240,000 for family support hubs
Suffolk will receive £239,684 in government funding to launch a Best Start Family Hub, part of a national rollout of up to 1,000 hubs across England by 2028. However, it remains unclear if the new hub will be established in Ipswich, with Suffolk County Council set to decide by next January.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott backs Bridget Phillipson for deputy leader
Jack Abbott has announced his support for Bridget Phillipson in the Labour Party deputy leadership election, saying she is "giving children the best start in life".byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Police seize £500,000 of cocaine and weapons including ninja swords in Gipping and Westgate wards crackdown
A new policing strategy that has brought together 28 local partner organisations has seized approximately £500,000 worth of cocaine and weapons, including ninja swords and crossbows, in the Gipping and Westgate wards of Ipswich since March.byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Sizewell C helps drive nuclear jobs to record high in East of England
Almost 3,000 people now work in nuclear across the East of England – the highest level ever – with jobs growing 15% in just one year, according to new industry figures.by
Matt Stott
News
Jack Abbott appointed to Department for Culture, Media and Sport role
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott is “delighted” to have been appointed Private Parliamentary Secretary to Lisa Nandy at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).byOliver Rouane-Williams
News
Ipswich MP warns against 'tinkering' as Suffolk MPs weigh in on council shake-up
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has urged bold action on council reform, warning that maintaining the status quo "isn't working for anyone," as Suffolk MPs line up behind competing visions for the county's future.by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
News
MP convenes creative leaders for prospective Ipswich City of Culture bid
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott brought together local cultural figures on Wednesday, 6 August, to explore a potential City of Culture bid. During the meeting, Ipswich Borough Council leader Neil MacDonald admitted he hasn't yet read the council's "huge" £30,000 Culture and Heritage Strategy.byOliver Rouane-Williamsand
Amy Wragg
News
Tenth major employer backs Northern Bypass as county council votes to revive plans
Ellisons Solicitors has become the latest major local employer to demand urgent action on a northern bypass, as Suffolk County Council votes to support the long-stalled critical infrastructure project.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Load more content
