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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.
Opinion
Jack Abbott signing the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment

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. Local MP Jack Abbott has joined nationwide efforts to ensure their stories are preserved.
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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?
Opinion
Jack Abbott, Dame Diana Johnson and Neil MacDonald

Policing minister visits Ipswich to discuss town centre crime

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson visited Ipswich today to meet with local businesses and police about tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour. The visit follows an invitation from Ipswich MP Jack Abbott to discuss town centre regeneration.
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Jack Abbott and Patrick Spencer

Local MPs split as national inquiry into grooming gangs rejected

Local MPs Jack Abbott and Patrick Spencer (inevitably) found themselves on opposite sides of a controversial vote on whether to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, as the amendment was (also inevitably) defeated in parliament by 364 votes to 111.
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Department for Education

Major school reforms set to affect thousands of Ipswich families

New legislation going through Parliament will require all teachers to have formal qualifications and introduce free breakfast clubs in primary schools. The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to reform the country's education and child protection services.
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