Jack Abbott MP
@jackabbott.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Ipswich
It was a privilege to join @helpforheroes.bsky.social in Parliament to hear directly about the challenges medically discharged veterans face, and what needs to change.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
It was a privilege to join @helpforheroes.bsky.social in Parliament to hear directly about the challenges medically discharged veterans face, and what needs to change.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
It was a privilege to join @helpforheroes.bsky.social in Parliament to hear directly about the challenges medically discharged veterans face, and what needs to change.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
December 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
It was a privilege to join @helpforheroes.bsky.social in Parliament to hear directly about the challenges medically discharged veterans face, and what needs to change.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
I am proud to support Help For Heroes' campaign and I will continue working to ensure no veteran is left behind.
The pandemic had a devastating effect on many people, but for autistic, neurodivergent and vulnerable people, the lasting impacts were severe because of the previous Government's gross negligence.
This must never happen again, so I urged our Government to prepare for the future.
This must never happen again, so I urged our Government to prepare for the future.
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The pandemic had a devastating effect on many people, but for autistic, neurodivergent and vulnerable people, the lasting impacts were severe because of the previous Government's gross negligence.
This must never happen again, so I urged our Government to prepare for the future.
This must never happen again, so I urged our Government to prepare for the future.
🎄St Mary le Tower's Christmas Tree Festival is back and it's as magical as ever.
The Festival is free to attend, has a pop up café and children’s activities available on most days, and is open until Sunday 7th December.
View the Christmas Services here: www.ipswichminster.org/christmas-services
The Festival is free to attend, has a pop up café and children’s activities available on most days, and is open until Sunday 7th December.
View the Christmas Services here: www.ipswichminster.org/christmas-services
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🎄St Mary le Tower's Christmas Tree Festival is back and it's as magical as ever.
The Festival is free to attend, has a pop up café and children’s activities available on most days, and is open until Sunday 7th December.
View the Christmas Services here: www.ipswichminster.org/christmas-services
The Festival is free to attend, has a pop up café and children’s activities available on most days, and is open until Sunday 7th December.
View the Christmas Services here: www.ipswichminster.org/christmas-services
I am driving Ipswich's culture bid forward because it will help revive our town.
As we have seen throughout this year, when people come to an event or exhibition, they spend money in our shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels.
This bid is our regeneration project.
As we have seen throughout this year, when people come to an event or exhibition, they spend money in our shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels.
This bid is our regeneration project.
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I am driving Ipswich's culture bid forward because it will help revive our town.
As we have seen throughout this year, when people come to an event or exhibition, they spend money in our shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels.
This bid is our regeneration project.
As we have seen throughout this year, when people come to an event or exhibition, they spend money in our shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels.
This bid is our regeneration project.
A great team out across Chantry this morning.
I treated myself to a breakfast bap from Victoria's Bakery (hash brown, bacon and sausage with brown sauce) beforehand, and I popped into St Francis Church's Christmas Fair after too. It was really good to see it so busy.
I treated myself to a breakfast bap from Victoria's Bakery (hash brown, bacon and sausage with brown sauce) beforehand, and I popped into St Francis Church's Christmas Fair after too. It was really good to see it so busy.
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A great team out across Chantry this morning.
I treated myself to a breakfast bap from Victoria's Bakery (hash brown, bacon and sausage with brown sauce) beforehand, and I popped into St Francis Church's Christmas Fair after too. It was really good to see it so busy.
I treated myself to a breakfast bap from Victoria's Bakery (hash brown, bacon and sausage with brown sauce) beforehand, and I popped into St Francis Church's Christmas Fair after too. It was really good to see it so busy.
Ipswich's City of Culture bid is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and I was proud to share my vision with the leading creatives in our town at the New Wolsey Theatre.
I was also delighted to be joined by @ipswichtown.bsky.social's Mark Ashton who gave his full backing to the bid.
I was also delighted to be joined by @ipswichtown.bsky.social's Mark Ashton who gave his full backing to the bid.
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Ipswich's City of Culture bid is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and I was proud to share my vision with the leading creatives in our town at the New Wolsey Theatre.
I was also delighted to be joined by @ipswichtown.bsky.social's Mark Ashton who gave his full backing to the bid.
I was also delighted to be joined by @ipswichtown.bsky.social's Mark Ashton who gave his full backing to the bid.
- This was a Budget about fair choices -
Freezing fuel duty, rail fares and prescription charges.
Cutting energy bills.
Raising wages for the lowest paid workers in Ipswich.
Lifting children out of poverty.
Investing in our NHS.
Supporting small businesses in our town.
Freezing fuel duty, rail fares and prescription charges.
Cutting energy bills.
Raising wages for the lowest paid workers in Ipswich.
Lifting children out of poverty.
Investing in our NHS.
Supporting small businesses in our town.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
- This was a Budget about fair choices -
Freezing fuel duty, rail fares and prescription charges.
Cutting energy bills.
Raising wages for the lowest paid workers in Ipswich.
Lifting children out of poverty.
Investing in our NHS.
Supporting small businesses in our town.
Freezing fuel duty, rail fares and prescription charges.
Cutting energy bills.
Raising wages for the lowest paid workers in Ipswich.
Lifting children out of poverty.
Investing in our NHS.
Supporting small businesses in our town.
🚉 For the first time in 3⃣0⃣ years, rail fares have been frozen 🧊
It will mean Ipswich commuters with season tickets will save £500.
Contrast that to the previous Conservative Government, where prices rose 63% between 2010-2024.
It is an important measure to help ease the cost of living.
It will mean Ipswich commuters with season tickets will save £500.
Contrast that to the previous Conservative Government, where prices rose 63% between 2010-2024.
It is an important measure to help ease the cost of living.
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🚉 For the first time in 3⃣0⃣ years, rail fares have been frozen 🧊
It will mean Ipswich commuters with season tickets will save £500.
Contrast that to the previous Conservative Government, where prices rose 63% between 2010-2024.
It is an important measure to help ease the cost of living.
It will mean Ipswich commuters with season tickets will save £500.
Contrast that to the previous Conservative Government, where prices rose 63% between 2010-2024.
It is an important measure to help ease the cost of living.
💬 HAVE YOUR SAY 💬
Ipswich will receive £1.5 million in funding over the next two years to revitalise our town centre.
As your MP, I want to make sure your voice is at the heart of these decisions and I have launched a short survey to gather your thoughts and ideas 👇
Ipswich will receive £1.5 million in funding over the next two years to revitalise our town centre.
As your MP, I want to make sure your voice is at the heart of these decisions and I have launched a short survey to gather your thoughts and ideas 👇
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
💬 HAVE YOUR SAY 💬
Ipswich will receive £1.5 million in funding over the next two years to revitalise our town centre.
As your MP, I want to make sure your voice is at the heart of these decisions and I have launched a short survey to gather your thoughts and ideas 👇
Ipswich will receive £1.5 million in funding over the next two years to revitalise our town centre.
As your MP, I want to make sure your voice is at the heart of these decisions and I have launched a short survey to gather your thoughts and ideas 👇
I also took my job of promoting the new report 'Grassroots Growth' very seriously.
It has got a fantastic array of contributors and talks about how local ownership, co-operation, and empowerment can drive sustainable growth.
It is a must-read: www.party.coop/community/growth
It has got a fantastic array of contributors and talks about how local ownership, co-operation, and empowerment can drive sustainable growth.
It is a must-read: www.party.coop/community/growth
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I also took my job of promoting the new report 'Grassroots Growth' very seriously.
It has got a fantastic array of contributors and talks about how local ownership, co-operation, and empowerment can drive sustainable growth.
It is a must-read: www.party.coop/community/growth
It has got a fantastic array of contributors and talks about how local ownership, co-operation, and empowerment can drive sustainable growth.
It is a must-read: www.party.coop/community/growth
It was a real pleasure to take part in the recent @coopparty.party.coop Annual Conference.
I chaired two panels on grassroots growth and sustainable investment with some brilliant speakers, before having the privilege of introducing my friend, our Party's General Secretary, @fortunejf.bsky.social.
I chaired two panels on grassroots growth and sustainable investment with some brilliant speakers, before having the privilege of introducing my friend, our Party's General Secretary, @fortunejf.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It was a real pleasure to take part in the recent @coopparty.party.coop Annual Conference.
I chaired two panels on grassroots growth and sustainable investment with some brilliant speakers, before having the privilege of introducing my friend, our Party's General Secretary, @fortunejf.bsky.social.
I chaired two panels on grassroots growth and sustainable investment with some brilliant speakers, before having the privilege of introducing my friend, our Party's General Secretary, @fortunejf.bsky.social.
Ahead of the Budget, it was good to meet with leaders from a range of sectors in Ipswich.
It was a really constructive conversation, as we discussed the progress we've made locally, and what we've got to do to address the challenges that face us.
Huge thanks to @birketts.bsky.social for hosting.
It was a really constructive conversation, as we discussed the progress we've made locally, and what we've got to do to address the challenges that face us.
Huge thanks to @birketts.bsky.social for hosting.
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ahead of the Budget, it was good to meet with leaders from a range of sectors in Ipswich.
It was a really constructive conversation, as we discussed the progress we've made locally, and what we've got to do to address the challenges that face us.
Huge thanks to @birketts.bsky.social for hosting.
It was a really constructive conversation, as we discussed the progress we've made locally, and what we've got to do to address the challenges that face us.
Huge thanks to @birketts.bsky.social for hosting.
Last year, I spoke in Parliament about how ticket touts are ripping off fans, and ripping out the heart of live events.
It is welcome and important that our Government is shutting down this racket to make sure music, comedy, theatre and sport is affordable for everyone.
It is welcome and important that our Government is shutting down this racket to make sure music, comedy, theatre and sport is affordable for everyone.
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Last year, I spoke in Parliament about how ticket touts are ripping off fans, and ripping out the heart of live events.
It is welcome and important that our Government is shutting down this racket to make sure music, comedy, theatre and sport is affordable for everyone.
It is welcome and important that our Government is shutting down this racket to make sure music, comedy, theatre and sport is affordable for everyone.
I would highly recommend the new Bread Bowl Bistro Café on St Nicholas Street.
Their beef stew was exactly what was needed on a cold day like today.
Their beef stew was exactly what was needed on a cold day like today.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I would highly recommend the new Bread Bowl Bistro Café on St Nicholas Street.
Their beef stew was exactly what was needed on a cold day like today.
Their beef stew was exactly what was needed on a cold day like today.
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted.
Today on World Children’s Day, I am supporting the Bring Kids Back initiative - a call to rebuild young lives shattered by war.
They must come home and be safely reunited with their families.
Today on World Children’s Day, I am supporting the Bring Kids Back initiative - a call to rebuild young lives shattered by war.
They must come home and be safely reunited with their families.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted.
Today on World Children’s Day, I am supporting the Bring Kids Back initiative - a call to rebuild young lives shattered by war.
They must come home and be safely reunited with their families.
Today on World Children’s Day, I am supporting the Bring Kids Back initiative - a call to rebuild young lives shattered by war.
They must come home and be safely reunited with their families.
A year ago today...
Ed Sheeran's surprise gig at the The Baths for kids from local schools - and Lisa Nandy and I!
Since then, important campaigns have come to fruition, from expanding the music education curriculum to clamping down on ticket touting, both issues that Ed has championed.
Ed Sheeran's surprise gig at the The Baths for kids from local schools - and Lisa Nandy and I!
Since then, important campaigns have come to fruition, from expanding the music education curriculum to clamping down on ticket touting, both issues that Ed has championed.
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A year ago today...
Ed Sheeran's surprise gig at the The Baths for kids from local schools - and Lisa Nandy and I!
Since then, important campaigns have come to fruition, from expanding the music education curriculum to clamping down on ticket touting, both issues that Ed has championed.
Ed Sheeran's surprise gig at the The Baths for kids from local schools - and Lisa Nandy and I!
Since then, important campaigns have come to fruition, from expanding the music education curriculum to clamping down on ticket touting, both issues that Ed has championed.
I loved being back at my old school, Debenham High School, to give the keynote speech at their Commemorative Assembly last night.
It was really special to reflect and offer a few words of advice.
Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025 who received awards and GCSE certificates.
It was really special to reflect and offer a few words of advice.
Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025 who received awards and GCSE certificates.
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I loved being back at my old school, Debenham High School, to give the keynote speech at their Commemorative Assembly last night.
It was really special to reflect and offer a few words of advice.
Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025 who received awards and GCSE certificates.
It was really special to reflect and offer a few words of advice.
Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025 who received awards and GCSE certificates.
🛍️ Earlier this week, Mark Hubert - owner of James St Peter's, an Ipswich Central board member, and the founder of the Ipswich Independents Group - and I attended a reception for SMEs held by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, in Number 11 Downing Street.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🛍️ Earlier this week, Mark Hubert - owner of James St Peter's, an Ipswich Central board member, and the founder of the Ipswich Independents Group - and I attended a reception for SMEs held by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, in Number 11 Downing Street.
Homes fit for heroes.
I was delighted to meet with Alistair Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, as our Labour Government launched the biggest upgrade to military housing in half a century.
It means 5,000 homes in the East of England will be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt.
I was delighted to meet with Alistair Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, as our Labour Government launched the biggest upgrade to military housing in half a century.
It means 5,000 homes in the East of England will be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Homes fit for heroes.
I was delighted to meet with Alistair Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, as our Labour Government launched the biggest upgrade to military housing in half a century.
It means 5,000 homes in the East of England will be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt.
I was delighted to meet with Alistair Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, as our Labour Government launched the biggest upgrade to military housing in half a century.
It means 5,000 homes in the East of England will be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt.
'It's Ipswich's time isn't it?'
'It's got a lot going for it.'
'It deserves it.'
Grateful for the kind words of David Whiteley and Becky Jago on @itvanglia.bsky.social as we crank up Ipswich's culture bid.
Great to be joined by some of our town's best creatives in Lily Hammond and Amy Wragg too!
'It's got a lot going for it.'
'It deserves it.'
Grateful for the kind words of David Whiteley and Becky Jago on @itvanglia.bsky.social as we crank up Ipswich's culture bid.
Great to be joined by some of our town's best creatives in Lily Hammond and Amy Wragg too!
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
'It's Ipswich's time isn't it?'
'It's got a lot going for it.'
'It deserves it.'
Grateful for the kind words of David Whiteley and Becky Jago on @itvanglia.bsky.social as we crank up Ipswich's culture bid.
Great to be joined by some of our town's best creatives in Lily Hammond and Amy Wragg too!
'It's got a lot going for it.'
'It deserves it.'
Grateful for the kind words of David Whiteley and Becky Jago on @itvanglia.bsky.social as we crank up Ipswich's culture bid.
Great to be joined by some of our town's best creatives in Lily Hammond and Amy Wragg too!
On Monday, I attended the Suffolk FutureSkills Fair which welcomed over 3,000 pupils from across Ipswich and Suffolk to explore career opportunities, meet employers and discover new skills.
A huge thank you to all the businesses for their support, and @suffolknewcollege.bsky.social for hosting.
A huge thank you to all the businesses for their support, and @suffolknewcollege.bsky.social for hosting.
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On Monday, I attended the Suffolk FutureSkills Fair which welcomed over 3,000 pupils from across Ipswich and Suffolk to explore career opportunities, meet employers and discover new skills.
A huge thank you to all the businesses for their support, and @suffolknewcollege.bsky.social for hosting.
A huge thank you to all the businesses for their support, and @suffolknewcollege.bsky.social for hosting.
Co-operatives have a long and rich history in Ipswich and the East of England.
They are rooted in their communities, keep wealth local, invest for the long-term and give people a genuine stake in their success.
Pride in Place seeks to builds on these values by putting power back into local hands.
They are rooted in their communities, keep wealth local, invest for the long-term and give people a genuine stake in their success.
Pride in Place seeks to builds on these values by putting power back into local hands.
November 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Co-operatives have a long and rich history in Ipswich and the East of England.
They are rooted in their communities, keep wealth local, invest for the long-term and give people a genuine stake in their success.
Pride in Place seeks to builds on these values by putting power back into local hands.
They are rooted in their communities, keep wealth local, invest for the long-term and give people a genuine stake in their success.
Pride in Place seeks to builds on these values by putting power back into local hands.
🐶 Research from the RSPCA has shown that 66% of animals are negatively impacted by private firework displays.
Please #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by attending organised events 🎆🐾
Find out more by reading the RSPCA’s
guide here: rspca.org.uk/fireworksImpact
Please #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by attending organised events 🎆🐾
Find out more by reading the RSPCA’s
guide here: rspca.org.uk/fireworksImpact
November 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🐶 Research from the RSPCA has shown that 66% of animals are negatively impacted by private firework displays.
Please #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by attending organised events 🎆🐾
Find out more by reading the RSPCA’s
guide here: rspca.org.uk/fireworksImpact
Please #BeAKindSpark and Help Quieten the Noise by attending organised events 🎆🐾
Find out more by reading the RSPCA’s
guide here: rspca.org.uk/fireworksImpact
From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, our Labour Government is giving renters the security and stability they deserve.
More than 12,000 households in Ipswich will benefit from stronger rental rights and protections.
Promise made. Promise delivered.
More than 12,000 households in Ipswich will benefit from stronger rental rights and protections.
Promise made. Promise delivered.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, our Labour Government is giving renters the security and stability they deserve.
More than 12,000 households in Ipswich will benefit from stronger rental rights and protections.
Promise made. Promise delivered.
More than 12,000 households in Ipswich will benefit from stronger rental rights and protections.
Promise made. Promise delivered.