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.

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.

- 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.

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'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!

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.