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Ipswich students visit Parliament for careers programme
Forty students from four Ipswich secondary schools experienced Westminster behind the scenes on Monday as part of the Thomas Wolsey 550 project's workplace encounters programme.
Jack Abbott
Jack Abbott is the Labour MP for Ipswich. He was elected in the July 2024 general election.
Long Reads
This is youth power: How Ipswich is leading a national movement
Welcome to the first in a four-part series on Ipswich as the UK’s first Town of Youth Social Action. We'll explore what it means for the town, county, and country, and share our plans on how, as a media outlet, we are committed to giving the young people of our town a voice.
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First hydrogen buses in Suffolk begin trial for Sizewell C workers
Four hydrogen-powered buses have started transporting Sizewell C workers in a trial that could lead to a zero-emissions fleet for the entire construction period.
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Hundreds attend Sizewell C jobs fair at University of Suffolk
More than 200 people attended the second Sizewell C and Department of Work and Pensions jobs fair in Ipswich, showcasing opportunities at the nuclear power plant.
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Rail and A12 prioritised over Northern Bypass in transport bid
Transport East has submitted funding requests for multiple infrastructure projects in Suffolk, but an Ipswich Northern Bypass is a notable absence from its proposals.
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Suffolk Chamber's A14 report reveals damning impact on Suffolk businesses as MPs speak out on proposed solutions
Suffolk faces a potential economic crisis as 83% of businesses say ongoing A14 disruption will force them to cut jobs unless significant improvements are made within the next decade.
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PM agrees to ministerial talks on Ipswich's Northern Bypass
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to arrange a meeting about Ipswich's Northern Bypass, responding to mounting pressure over the town's traffic problems and a stark warning about the Orwell Bridge's future.
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Why 2025's Holocaust Memorial Day carries extra weight
With Holocaust survivors becoming older and frailer, this year's 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps could be the last major commemoration where survivors can share their firsthand accounts.
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for Northern Bypass to be given national priority status
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has written to the Prime Minister urging him to designate an Ipswich Northern Bypass as nationally significant infrastructure as the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce prepares to release damning evidence of A14 disruption's impact on the local economy.
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Ipswich MP demands 'no more excuses' over potholes but council yet to receive details from Department for Transport
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Suffolk County Council have offered contrasting views on new road repair funding announced by the government. While Abbott welcomes a "huge funding uplift", the council emphasises the need to understand allocation details before making commitments.
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New £12.8m ambulance hub takes shape in Ipswich
A steel signing ceremony has marked a key milestone in the construction of a new £12.8m ambulance hub in Ipswich, which will help keep more emergency vehicles on the road.
Opinion
Jack Abbott: MP for Ipswich or the East of England?
In recent months, Jack Abbott has taken on a dual role that deserves closer scrutiny. While elected to represent Ipswich, he's now also serving as Mission Champion for the East of England – but what does this actually mean, and should we be concerned?