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Green Party rally draws 200+ supporters to Ipswich waterfront
More than 200 Green Party members and supporters gathered at the University of Suffolk on Saturday, hearing from MPs and party leaders before delivering leaflets across Ipswich and Suffolk.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Port worker becomes one of Ipswich's youngest mayors in history
Stefan Long, 36, who started as an apprentice engineer at Felixstowe Port aged 16, is now one of the youngest mayors in Ipswich since the role was created in 1836.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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What happens next for Patrick Spencer and his constituents?
Following two sexual assault charges and his immediate suspension from the Conservative Party, we help you understand what happens next for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer, his party, and his constituents.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP who spoke of 'moral probity' in parliament 'categorically denies' sexual assault charges
Patrick Spencer, who spoke of the importance of ethics to his constituents in his maiden Commons speech last year, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, prompting his immediate suspension from the Conservative Party. He "categorically denies" the charges.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Town removes job posting after Great Yarmouth MP accuses it of 'disgusting anti-white racism'
A coaching role that was part of a Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme has been removed from the club's website following criticism from Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe for allegedly excluding white male applicants.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Farage more trusted than Starmer in East of England, latest poll finds
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is more trusted to represent the UK internationally than PM Keir Starmer among East of England voters, new polling reveals.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council responds to public criticism with 'bright future' plan for Suffolk's libraries
As public opposition grows to its library takeover plans, Suffolk County Council has outlined how it intends to enhance and modernise services if the decision is approved on March 18.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Opposition councillors demand 'urgent talks' in Suffolk library dispute
Councillors have called on Suffolk County Council to reopen negotiations with Suffolk Libraries. A petition against the proposed takeover has passed 18,000 signatures as the council prepares to publish its cabinet paper today.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Borough Council and opposition leaders reject Suffolk County Council's single authority plan
Suffolk Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent Group and Ipswich Borough Council leaders have publicly rejected Suffolk County Council's proposal for a single unitary authority, calling for more localised governance instead.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council propose single council for all of Suffolk
Suffolk County Council will submit plans for one unitary authority to replace the current six councils, arguing it would make services "simpler, cheaper and quicker."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Kesgrave Council chair's isolationist stance ignores devolution reality
While three main political parties in Ipswich have united behind plans for a Greater Ipswich unitary council, the chair of Kesgrave Town Council maintains his 15,000-resident town should remain independent – a position that appears increasingly detached from economic reality.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk County Council creates new cabinet to lead devolution transition
Suffolk County Council has appointed Cllr Richard Rout to lead the county's devolution plans and local government reforms, in what will be the biggest change to local governance in 50 years.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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