Jack Abbott MP
@jackabbott.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Ipswich
I am so pleased that our Government has committed another significant amount of funding for St Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
This will help improve facilities, upgrade equipment, and ensure their vital services can continue delivering outstanding care to families in need.
This will help improve facilities, upgrade equipment, and ensure their vital services can continue delivering outstanding care to families in need.
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I am so pleased that our Government has committed another significant amount of funding for St Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
This will help improve facilities, upgrade equipment, and ensure their vital services can continue delivering outstanding care to families in need.
This will help improve facilities, upgrade equipment, and ensure their vital services can continue delivering outstanding care to families in need.
It's hard enough for young families to go through cancer treatment without having to worry about travel costs.
That's why our Government has created a £10 million fund to pay for children and young people's travel.
This is a small change, but one which will make such a difference to families.
That's why our Government has created a £10 million fund to pay for children and young people's travel.
This is a small change, but one which will make such a difference to families.
Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM
It's hard enough for young families to go through cancer treatment without having to worry about travel costs.
That's why our Government has created a £10 million fund to pay for children and young people's travel.
This is a small change, but one which will make such a difference to families.
That's why our Government has created a £10 million fund to pay for children and young people's travel.
This is a small change, but one which will make such a difference to families.
I've just voted to lift 450,000 children out of poverty, including more than 3,000 children in Ipswich.
That's the difference a Labour Government makes.
That's the difference a Labour Government makes.
February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I've just voted to lift 450,000 children out of poverty, including more than 3,000 children in Ipswich.
That's the difference a Labour Government makes.
That's the difference a Labour Government makes.
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill is about making sure our young doctors have the opportunities to become our NHS' next generation.
If we care about the future of our NHS, then we must care about the doctors in it, and we must care about the doctors who will sustain it.
If we care about the future of our NHS, then we must care about the doctors in it, and we must care about the doctors who will sustain it.
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill is about making sure our young doctors have the opportunities to become our NHS' next generation.
If we care about the future of our NHS, then we must care about the doctors in it, and we must care about the doctors who will sustain it.
If we care about the future of our NHS, then we must care about the doctors in it, and we must care about the doctors who will sustain it.
This is one of Ipswich's most iconic buildings.
It's why I contacted Suffolk County Council urging them to take action and repair the road outside.
I'm pleased, following my representations, and those of Cancer Support Suffolk, Suffolk County Council has now agreed to carry out necessary works.
It's why I contacted Suffolk County Council urging them to take action and repair the road outside.
I'm pleased, following my representations, and those of Cancer Support Suffolk, Suffolk County Council has now agreed to carry out necessary works.
Road repairs agreed to protect historic Tudor building in Ipswich
Following Ipswich MP and a charity's plea, the road outside a historic Tudor house is set to be fixed.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:39 AM
This is one of Ipswich's most iconic buildings.
It's why I contacted Suffolk County Council urging them to take action and repair the road outside.
I'm pleased, following my representations, and those of Cancer Support Suffolk, Suffolk County Council has now agreed to carry out necessary works.
It's why I contacted Suffolk County Council urging them to take action and repair the road outside.
I'm pleased, following my representations, and those of Cancer Support Suffolk, Suffolk County Council has now agreed to carry out necessary works.
A lovely sunny morning speaking to local residents in Alexandra with the Ipswich Labour team.
It was helpful to speak about issues ranging from Ipswich Hospital and the Northern Bypass, to littering and parking.
Thank you to every one who took the time to speak to us.
It was helpful to speak about issues ranging from Ipswich Hospital and the Northern Bypass, to littering and parking.
Thank you to every one who took the time to speak to us.
January 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A lovely sunny morning speaking to local residents in Alexandra with the Ipswich Labour team.
It was helpful to speak about issues ranging from Ipswich Hospital and the Northern Bypass, to littering and parking.
Thank you to every one who took the time to speak to us.
It was helpful to speak about issues ranging from Ipswich Hospital and the Northern Bypass, to littering and parking.
Thank you to every one who took the time to speak to us.
Initiatives like Clear, Hold, Build and Operation Machinize are having a positive impact in Ipswich, and the Government's multi-million-pound uplift last year was very welcome.
However, Suffolk has been poorly funded for over a decade, so the new police reforms must give us the resources we need.
However, Suffolk has been poorly funded for over a decade, so the new police reforms must give us the resources we need.
January 30, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Initiatives like Clear, Hold, Build and Operation Machinize are having a positive impact in Ipswich, and the Government's multi-million-pound uplift last year was very welcome.
However, Suffolk has been poorly funded for over a decade, so the new police reforms must give us the resources we need.
However, Suffolk has been poorly funded for over a decade, so the new police reforms must give us the resources we need.
Suffolk has always been critical in the defence of our country.
From Bawdsey where the world’s first operational radar station was a decisive force in the Battle of Britain, to the air bases that have hosted generations of service personnel.
We have an immense and proud history.
From Bawdsey where the world’s first operational radar station was a decisive force in the Battle of Britain, to the air bases that have hosted generations of service personnel.
We have an immense and proud history.
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Suffolk has always been critical in the defence of our country.
From Bawdsey where the world’s first operational radar station was a decisive force in the Battle of Britain, to the air bases that have hosted generations of service personnel.
We have an immense and proud history.
From Bawdsey where the world’s first operational radar station was a decisive force in the Battle of Britain, to the air bases that have hosted generations of service personnel.
We have an immense and proud history.
It was great to visit Reed in Partnership and Seetec recently, to learn more about the Government's Restart Scheme, which supports people in Ipswich and Suffolk back into work.
January 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM
It was great to visit Reed in Partnership and Seetec recently, to learn more about the Government's Restart Scheme, which supports people in Ipswich and Suffolk back into work.
It was a pleasure to speak to local leaders about Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
This is such an important moment for our town, and we want everyone to be part of it.
There's not long to go before we formally submit our interest, so visit www.ipswich2029.com and #BackTheBid
This is such an important moment for our town, and we want everyone to be part of it.
There's not long to go before we formally submit our interest, so visit www.ipswich2029.com and #BackTheBid
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
It was a pleasure to speak to local leaders about Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
This is such an important moment for our town, and we want everyone to be part of it.
There's not long to go before we formally submit our interest, so visit www.ipswich2029.com and #BackTheBid
This is such an important moment for our town, and we want everyone to be part of it.
There's not long to go before we formally submit our interest, so visit www.ipswich2029.com and #BackTheBid
Yesterday, during the debate on the Armed Forces Bill, I responded to President Trump's recent claims on Nato.
457 British troops died in Afghanistan, including Ipswich's Private Aaron McClure. He was just 19.
Aaron's mother, Lorraine, was right to describe President Trump's comments as an insult.
457 British troops died in Afghanistan, including Ipswich's Private Aaron McClure. He was just 19.
Aaron's mother, Lorraine, was right to describe President Trump's comments as an insult.
January 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Yesterday, during the debate on the Armed Forces Bill, I responded to President Trump's recent claims on Nato.
457 British troops died in Afghanistan, including Ipswich's Private Aaron McClure. He was just 19.
Aaron's mother, Lorraine, was right to describe President Trump's comments as an insult.
457 British troops died in Afghanistan, including Ipswich's Private Aaron McClure. He was just 19.
Aaron's mother, Lorraine, was right to describe President Trump's comments as an insult.
🚌 More good news for Ipswich! 🚌
Last week, I joined @sizewellc.bsky.social as they unveiled their plans for a bus depot at Ransomes Europark.
This development will create 400 jobs with 75% of the hires coming from the local area.
This is why I fought so hard for this crucial project.
Last week, I joined @sizewellc.bsky.social as they unveiled their plans for a bus depot at Ransomes Europark.
This development will create 400 jobs with 75% of the hires coming from the local area.
This is why I fought so hard for this crucial project.
January 26, 2026 at 12:55 PM
🚌 More good news for Ipswich! 🚌
Last week, I joined @sizewellc.bsky.social as they unveiled their plans for a bus depot at Ransomes Europark.
This development will create 400 jobs with 75% of the hires coming from the local area.
This is why I fought so hard for this crucial project.
Last week, I joined @sizewellc.bsky.social as they unveiled their plans for a bus depot at Ransomes Europark.
This development will create 400 jobs with 75% of the hires coming from the local area.
This is why I fought so hard for this crucial project.
I'm delighted that Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils have both backed Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
It shows this bid isn't just for people in Ipswich, but for everyone in Suffolk.
You can #BackTheBid too. Register your support: www.ipswich2029.com
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
It shows this bid isn't just for people in Ipswich, but for everyone in Suffolk.
You can #BackTheBid too. Register your support: www.ipswich2029.com
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
City of Culture bid backed by councils outside of Ipswich
Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk Council have both pledged their backing behind Ipswich's bid to become the next City of Culture.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 AM
I'm delighted that Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils have both backed Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
It shows this bid isn't just for people in Ipswich, but for everyone in Suffolk.
You can #BackTheBid too. Register your support: www.ipswich2029.com
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
It shows this bid isn't just for people in Ipswich, but for everyone in Suffolk.
You can #BackTheBid too. Register your support: www.ipswich2029.com
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
Our Ipswich Labour team was out in Rushmere today talking to people about Labour's support for families.
🍎 New breakfast clubs
👩👦 Expanded free childcare
👕 Cutting uniform costs
🍽 More Free School Meals
🛑 Scrapping cruel two-child cap
🤝 Tackling the cost of living
🍎 New breakfast clubs
👩👦 Expanded free childcare
👕 Cutting uniform costs
🍽 More Free School Meals
🛑 Scrapping cruel two-child cap
🤝 Tackling the cost of living
January 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Our Ipswich Labour team was out in Rushmere today talking to people about Labour's support for families.
🍎 New breakfast clubs
👩👦 Expanded free childcare
👕 Cutting uniform costs
🍽 More Free School Meals
🛑 Scrapping cruel two-child cap
🤝 Tackling the cost of living
🍎 New breakfast clubs
👩👦 Expanded free childcare
👕 Cutting uniform costs
🍽 More Free School Meals
🛑 Scrapping cruel two-child cap
🤝 Tackling the cost of living
🗡️ What a moment. The drama.
It was such an amazing atmosphere at the Church last night, as over 100 people watched @thetraitors.bsky.social final together.
Thank you to Ipswich Central and @btcipswich.bsky.social for hosting such a fun (and really tense) evening.
It was such an amazing atmosphere at the Church last night, as over 100 people watched @thetraitors.bsky.social final together.
Thank you to Ipswich Central and @btcipswich.bsky.social for hosting such a fun (and really tense) evening.
January 24, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🗡️ What a moment. The drama.
It was such an amazing atmosphere at the Church last night, as over 100 people watched @thetraitors.bsky.social final together.
Thank you to Ipswich Central and @btcipswich.bsky.social for hosting such a fun (and really tense) evening.
It was such an amazing atmosphere at the Church last night, as over 100 people watched @thetraitors.bsky.social final together.
Thank you to Ipswich Central and @btcipswich.bsky.social for hosting such a fun (and really tense) evening.
This week, I spoke in a debate about ADHD diagnosis.
As I said in my speech, securing an ADHD diagnosis is an uphill battle, with people forced to battle a system that is stacked against them.
But, for many people, receiving a diagnosis is not the end of the fight, it is the start of a new one.
As I said in my speech, securing an ADHD diagnosis is an uphill battle, with people forced to battle a system that is stacked against them.
But, for many people, receiving a diagnosis is not the end of the fight, it is the start of a new one.
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This week, I spoke in a debate about ADHD diagnosis.
As I said in my speech, securing an ADHD diagnosis is an uphill battle, with people forced to battle a system that is stacked against them.
But, for many people, receiving a diagnosis is not the end of the fight, it is the start of a new one.
As I said in my speech, securing an ADHD diagnosis is an uphill battle, with people forced to battle a system that is stacked against them.
But, for many people, receiving a diagnosis is not the end of the fight, it is the start of a new one.
A positive announcement as Greater Anglia makes a number of service improvements.
For passengers in Ipswich, there will be extra morning and evening peak services to / from Cambridge.
It is more good news for local rail users after regulated fares were frozen for the first time in 30 years.
For passengers in Ipswich, there will be extra morning and evening peak services to / from Cambridge.
It is more good news for local rail users after regulated fares were frozen for the first time in 30 years.
Major timetable changes announced for Suffolk stations
Greater Anglia have announced that they are set to have additional Suffolk train services.
www.eadt.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
A positive announcement as Greater Anglia makes a number of service improvements.
For passengers in Ipswich, there will be extra morning and evening peak services to / from Cambridge.
It is more good news for local rail users after regulated fares were frozen for the first time in 30 years.
For passengers in Ipswich, there will be extra morning and evening peak services to / from Cambridge.
It is more good news for local rail users after regulated fares were frozen for the first time in 30 years.
This is a huge endorsement of Ipswich.
Halo, one of the UK's biggest tech firms, is moving into the iconic Willis building.
It's a real statement of intent, and the firm's move is another good news story when it comes to jobs and investment in our town.
Halo, one of the UK's biggest tech firms, is moving into the iconic Willis building.
It's a real statement of intent, and the firm's move is another good news story when it comes to jobs and investment in our town.
'Iconic' Ipswich Willis building to become tech firm Halo's HQ
The move will help the Ipswich Town sponsor's plans to employ up to 800 graduates, says its boss.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
This is a huge endorsement of Ipswich.
Halo, one of the UK's biggest tech firms, is moving into the iconic Willis building.
It's a real statement of intent, and the firm's move is another good news story when it comes to jobs and investment in our town.
Halo, one of the UK's biggest tech firms, is moving into the iconic Willis building.
It's a real statement of intent, and the firm's move is another good news story when it comes to jobs and investment in our town.
People in Ipswich often talk about their frustration with pavement parking.
It makes it difficult for people to get around safely. Wheelchair users or parents with a pram shouldn't be forced into the road.
I'm pleased our Government is giving local councils the powers they need to tackle it.
It makes it difficult for people to get around safely. Wheelchair users or parents with a pram shouldn't be forced into the road.
I'm pleased our Government is giving local councils the powers they need to tackle it.
Every council to get new power to ban pavement parking
The Government has announced new regulations and devolved power
www.mirror.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
People in Ipswich often talk about their frustration with pavement parking.
It makes it difficult for people to get around safely. Wheelchair users or parents with a pram shouldn't be forced into the road.
I'm pleased our Government is giving local councils the powers they need to tackle it.
It makes it difficult for people to get around safely. Wheelchair users or parents with a pram shouldn't be forced into the road.
I'm pleased our Government is giving local councils the powers they need to tackle it.
Tech giants have a responsibility to make sure women and children are safe online. They have a legal duty to make sure that users are protected.
If platforms like X won't act, then our Government will.
If platforms like X won't act, then our Government will.
January 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Tech giants have a responsibility to make sure women and children are safe online. They have a legal duty to make sure that users are protected.
If platforms like X won't act, then our Government will.
If platforms like X won't act, then our Government will.
Too many families have had their lives changed forever by tragedies on our roads, and for too long the numbers have barely shifted.
Our Labour Government’s new Road Safety Strategy says clearly that those losses are not inevitable, and puts saving lives at the heart of transport policy.
Our Labour Government’s new Road Safety Strategy says clearly that those losses are not inevitable, and puts saving lives at the heart of transport policy.
MP Jack Abbott promotes new approach to make roads safer for everyone
A new road safety strategy is aiming to make streets safer and save lives.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Too many families have had their lives changed forever by tragedies on our roads, and for too long the numbers have barely shifted.
Our Labour Government’s new Road Safety Strategy says clearly that those losses are not inevitable, and puts saving lives at the heart of transport policy.
Our Labour Government’s new Road Safety Strategy says clearly that those losses are not inevitable, and puts saving lives at the heart of transport policy.
It's hugely disappointing that Suffolk County Council (SCC) is one of the worst authorities in the country for road maintenance, although that won't come as a surprise to us locally.
Our Government has provided a record £219m funding package.
SCC now has the money, they must finally fix our roads.
Our Government has provided a record £219m funding package.
SCC now has the money, they must finally fix our roads.
January 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM
It's hugely disappointing that Suffolk County Council (SCC) is one of the worst authorities in the country for road maintenance, although that won't come as a surprise to us locally.
Our Government has provided a record £219m funding package.
SCC now has the money, they must finally fix our roads.
Our Government has provided a record £219m funding package.
SCC now has the money, they must finally fix our roads.
Reposted by Jack Abbott MP
Ipswich has fired the starting gun on its City of Culture bid. The Suffolk county town already has a vibrant cultural scene and wants to boost it even more.
Organisers are asking people to sign up, show their support and #BackTheBid.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @jackabbott.bsky.social
Organisers are asking people to sign up, show their support and #BackTheBid.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @jackabbott.bsky.social
Back the bid: Ipswich aims for City of Culture
A new campaign urges Ipswich residents, organisations and businesses to unite as the town prepares its City of Culture 2029 bid
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Ipswich has fired the starting gun on its City of Culture bid. The Suffolk county town already has a vibrant cultural scene and wants to boost it even more.
Organisers are asking people to sign up, show their support and #BackTheBid.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @jackabbott.bsky.social
Organisers are asking people to sign up, show their support and #BackTheBid.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @jackabbott.bsky.social
This morning, I spoke to Rob Dunger on Suffolk Sound about Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
This is for the whole of Ipswich, and we need to rally support with a month to go.
Please go to www.ipswich2029.com, #BackTheBid and share it with everyone you know.
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
This is for the whole of Ipswich, and we need to rally support with a month to go.
Please go to www.ipswich2029.com, #BackTheBid and share it with everyone you know.
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This morning, I spoke to Rob Dunger on Suffolk Sound about Ipswich's City of Culture bid.
This is for the whole of Ipswich, and we need to rally support with a month to go.
Please go to www.ipswich2029.com, #BackTheBid and share it with everyone you know.
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
This is for the whole of Ipswich, and we need to rally support with a month to go.
Please go to www.ipswich2029.com, #BackTheBid and share it with everyone you know.
#TeamIpswich2029 #CityOfCulture2029
With one month to go until Ipswich submits its City of Culture 2029 bid, I am urging residents, organisations and businesses to #BackTheBid.
Join #TeamIpswich2029 at ipswich2029.com
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Opinion: Ipswich should back City of Culture bid
In just one month's time, Ipswich will submit its bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2029.
www.eadt.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
With one month to go until Ipswich submits its City of Culture 2029 bid, I am urging residents, organisations and businesses to #BackTheBid.
Join #TeamIpswich2029 at ipswich2029.com
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