Jack Abbott MP
@jackabbott.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Ipswich
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.
Our Government's Defence Housing Strategy marks the biggest urgrade to armed forces family housing in over half a century.
It will finally provide our armed forces and their families homes fit for heroes.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
It will finally provide our armed forces and their families homes fit for heroes.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: We must deliver homes for armed forces and their families
In his column this week, Ipswich MP Jack Abbott remembers Ipswich's veterans and the support required now to support veterans and their families.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Our Government's Defence Housing Strategy marks the biggest urgrade to armed forces family housing in over half a century.
It will finally provide our armed forces and their families homes fit for heroes.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
It will finally provide our armed forces and their families homes fit for heroes.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
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!
I know the difference the Ipswich Town Foundation makes to our town, so I am proud to back the #EFLWeekOfAction and celebrate their incredible work.
From their school programmes to the new Empower Hub in IP2, they are helping families and young people build brighter futures.
From their school programmes to the new Empower Hub in IP2, they are helping families and young people build brighter futures.
Ipswich Town Foundation's family hub is phenomenal, says parent
The new Empower Hub provides activities, education and support for families in an area of Ipswich.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I know the difference the Ipswich Town Foundation makes to our town, so I am proud to back the #EFLWeekOfAction and celebrate their incredible work.
From their school programmes to the new Empower Hub in IP2, they are helping families and young people build brighter futures.
From their school programmes to the new Empower Hub in IP2, they are helping families and young people build brighter futures.
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.
'Culture. What culture?'
Well...
Award-winning parks, stunning waterfront, our iconic football club.
New Wolsey Theatre, Danceeast, Red Rose Chain, Eastern Angles.
Ipswich Museum, the Regent, Christchurch Mansion.
Brighten the Corners, SPILL, Ipswich Book Festival, Ipswich Music Day...
Well...
Award-winning parks, stunning waterfront, our iconic football club.
New Wolsey Theatre, Danceeast, Red Rose Chain, Eastern Angles.
Ipswich Museum, the Regent, Christchurch Mansion.
Brighten the Corners, SPILL, Ipswich Book Festival, Ipswich Music Day...
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
'Culture. What culture?'
Well...
Award-winning parks, stunning waterfront, our iconic football club.
New Wolsey Theatre, Danceeast, Red Rose Chain, Eastern Angles.
Ipswich Museum, the Regent, Christchurch Mansion.
Brighten the Corners, SPILL, Ipswich Book Festival, Ipswich Music Day...
Well...
Award-winning parks, stunning waterfront, our iconic football club.
New Wolsey Theatre, Danceeast, Red Rose Chain, Eastern Angles.
Ipswich Museum, the Regent, Christchurch Mansion.
Brighten the Corners, SPILL, Ipswich Book Festival, Ipswich Music Day...
'Abbott’s ambition is to translate creative energy not just into civic pride, but also tangible investment.'
Exactly right.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk with a really good piece on Ipswich's culture bid.
There are major economic and social benefits on offer as well as status and pride.
Exactly right.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk with a really good piece on Ipswich's culture bid.
There are major economic and social benefits on offer as well as status and pride.
Jack Abbott fires starting gun on Ipswich’s City of Culture bid
Ipswich’s MP urges the town to bid for UK City of Culture 2029 – a contest redefining cultural ambition.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
'Abbott’s ambition is to translate creative energy not just into civic pride, but also tangible investment.'
Exactly right.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk with a really good piece on Ipswich's culture bid.
There are major economic and social benefits on offer as well as status and pride.
Exactly right.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk with a really good piece on Ipswich's culture bid.
There are major economic and social benefits on offer as well as status and pride.
It was brilliant to join the Mayor and hundreds of fans to celebrate Ipswich Witches' first British Speedway title in 27 years.
It means so much to our town - even the rain couldn't put a dampener on things.
Back up at Foxhall tonight for the bangers and fireworks 🚗🎆
It means so much to our town - even the rain couldn't put a dampener on things.
Back up at Foxhall tonight for the bangers and fireworks 🚗🎆
'It's special for the town': Fans gather to celebrate Ipswich Witches' title
Hundreds of fans gathered on the Cornhill in Ipswich to celebrate the Ipswich Witches' Premiership title victory for the first time in 27 years.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It was brilliant to join the Mayor and hundreds of fans to celebrate Ipswich Witches' first British Speedway title in 27 years.
It means so much to our town - even the rain couldn't put a dampener on things.
Back up at Foxhall tonight for the bangers and fireworks 🚗🎆
It means so much to our town - even the rain couldn't put a dampener on things.
Back up at Foxhall tonight for the bangers and fireworks 🚗🎆
We had a great Ipswich Labour team out speaking to residents in Westgate this morning.
Thank you to everyone who joined local councillors, Colin Kreidewolf and Julian Gibbs, and I, and thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.
Much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who joined local councillors, Colin Kreidewolf and Julian Gibbs, and I, and thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.
Much appreciated.
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We had a great Ipswich Labour team out speaking to residents in Westgate this morning.
Thank you to everyone who joined local councillors, Colin Kreidewolf and Julian Gibbs, and I, and thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.
Much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who joined local councillors, Colin Kreidewolf and Julian Gibbs, and I, and thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.
Much appreciated.
It's really encouraging to see Labour's Mayoral candidate, Carli Harper, give her full backing to the Ipswich Northern Bypass.
After years of the Conservative Suffolk County Council's 'do nothing' approach, this crucial piece of infrastructure has to finally move forward.
After years of the Conservative Suffolk County Council's 'do nothing' approach, this crucial piece of infrastructure has to finally move forward.
Building Northern Bypass a 'priority' - Labour candidate for Mayor
Carli Harper, the Labour Party candidate for Norfolk and Suffolk Mayor has said that building a Northern Bypass to the north of Ipswich is a…
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's really encouraging to see Labour's Mayoral candidate, Carli Harper, give her full backing to the Ipswich Northern Bypass.
After years of the Conservative Suffolk County Council's 'do nothing' approach, this crucial piece of infrastructure has to finally move forward.
After years of the Conservative Suffolk County Council's 'do nothing' approach, this crucial piece of infrastructure has to finally move forward.
I fired the starting gun on Ipswich's culture bid today because I am ambitious for our town.
Speaking to Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk, I said this celebration of Ipswich's talent will attract people to our town, who will then spend money in our shops, restaurants and pubs, boosting our economy.
Speaking to Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk, I said this celebration of Ipswich's talent will attract people to our town, who will then spend money in our shops, restaurants and pubs, boosting our economy.
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I fired the starting gun on Ipswich's culture bid today because I am ambitious for our town.
Speaking to Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk, I said this celebration of Ipswich's talent will attract people to our town, who will then spend money in our shops, restaurants and pubs, boosting our economy.
Speaking to Wayne Bavin on BBC Radio Suffolk, I said this celebration of Ipswich's talent will attract people to our town, who will then spend money in our shops, restaurants and pubs, boosting our economy.
A City of Culture bid is not just about art and performance.
It is about saying, loudly and proudly, that Ipswich deserves to be recognised, invested in, and celebrated on the national stage.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
It is about saying, loudly and proudly, that Ipswich deserves to be recognised, invested in, and celebrated on the national stage.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: Why I'm all fired up to launch Ipswich's City of Culture bid
Jack Abbott says he is ready to fire the starting gun on getting Ipswich to make a bid for UK City of Culture 2029.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A City of Culture bid is not just about art and performance.
It is about saying, loudly and proudly, that Ipswich deserves to be recognised, invested in, and celebrated on the national stage.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
It is about saying, loudly and proudly, that Ipswich deserves to be recognised, invested in, and celebrated on the national stage.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show the country what Ipswich is made of.
I am proud of Ipswich, and that is why I am firing the starting gun on our City of Culture bid.
Join me and help build a new future for our town!
I am proud of Ipswich, and that is why I am firing the starting gun on our City of Culture bid.
Join me and help build a new future for our town!
October 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show the country what Ipswich is made of.
I am proud of Ipswich, and that is why I am firing the starting gun on our City of Culture bid.
Join me and help build a new future for our town!
I am proud of Ipswich, and that is why I am firing the starting gun on our City of Culture bid.
Join me and help build a new future for our town!
Great to be out talking to people in SE Ipswich this morning with our Ipswich Labour team.
It was really heartening to meet the residents in Ravenswood who love their new homes, describing them as warm, safe and quiet.
Well done Ipswich Borough Council for delivering this important development.
It was really heartening to meet the residents in Ravenswood who love their new homes, describing them as warm, safe and quiet.
Well done Ipswich Borough Council for delivering this important development.
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Great to be out talking to people in SE Ipswich this morning with our Ipswich Labour team.
It was really heartening to meet the residents in Ravenswood who love their new homes, describing them as warm, safe and quiet.
Well done Ipswich Borough Council for delivering this important development.
It was really heartening to meet the residents in Ravenswood who love their new homes, describing them as warm, safe and quiet.
Well done Ipswich Borough Council for delivering this important development.
I'm intent on delivering good jobs for Ipswich and Suffolk, and I want our young people to fill them.
That means we must provide the training and skills they need to get there.
From creating new Technical Colleges to reforming apprenticeships, we'll do just that.
#PoliticsLive
That means we must provide the training and skills they need to get there.
From creating new Technical Colleges to reforming apprenticeships, we'll do just that.
#PoliticsLive
October 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I'm intent on delivering good jobs for Ipswich and Suffolk, and I want our young people to fill them.
That means we must provide the training and skills they need to get there.
From creating new Technical Colleges to reforming apprenticeships, we'll do just that.
#PoliticsLive
That means we must provide the training and skills they need to get there.
From creating new Technical Colleges to reforming apprenticeships, we'll do just that.
#PoliticsLive
We can't talk about ambition without providing the opportunities and pathways to match.
I want talented and dedicated people in Ipswich to access skilled, secure, well-paid employment.
As I've shown with 500 jobs from Sizewell C, that's what I'll deliver.
My EADT/Ipswich Star column 👇
I want talented and dedicated people in Ipswich to access skilled, secure, well-paid employment.
As I've shown with 500 jobs from Sizewell C, that's what I'll deliver.
My EADT/Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: Skilled, secure, well-paid jobs are Ipswich's future
The energy transition is the defining economic opportunity of this century, as well as an environmental necessity, Ipswich MP Jack Abbott said.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We can't talk about ambition without providing the opportunities and pathways to match.
I want talented and dedicated people in Ipswich to access skilled, secure, well-paid employment.
As I've shown with 500 jobs from Sizewell C, that's what I'll deliver.
My EADT/Ipswich Star column 👇
I want talented and dedicated people in Ipswich to access skilled, secure, well-paid employment.
As I've shown with 500 jobs from Sizewell C, that's what I'll deliver.
My EADT/Ipswich Star column 👇
I know the imminent closure of Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery and Preschool has caused a great deal of distress to parents and children in Ipswich.
Thank you to Clifford Road Primary School and Nursery for stepping up so quickly to offer support after our discussions.
Thank you to Clifford Road Primary School and Nursery for stepping up so quickly to offer support after our discussions.
October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I know the imminent closure of Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery and Preschool has caused a great deal of distress to parents and children in Ipswich.
Thank you to Clifford Road Primary School and Nursery for stepping up so quickly to offer support after our discussions.
Thank you to Clifford Road Primary School and Nursery for stepping up so quickly to offer support after our discussions.
🚨 I AM HIRING 🚨
Join my hard-working team in Westminster as a Parliamentary Assistant!
This is a important role to support the work I do, both in Parliament and in Ipswich.
The deadline is today, so get those applications in quick!
Join my hard-working team in Westminster as a Parliamentary Assistant!
This is a important role to support the work I do, both in Parliament and in Ipswich.
The deadline is today, so get those applications in quick!
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October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨 I AM HIRING 🚨
Join my hard-working team in Westminster as a Parliamentary Assistant!
This is a important role to support the work I do, both in Parliament and in Ipswich.
The deadline is today, so get those applications in quick!
Join my hard-working team in Westminster as a Parliamentary Assistant!
This is a important role to support the work I do, both in Parliament and in Ipswich.
The deadline is today, so get those applications in quick!
I was delighted to visit Morland CofE Primary School's brand-new SEND unit recently.
'Wren's class' will provide dedicated support for up to 18 pupils, giving them the education they deserve.
Huge thanks to the Headteacher, John Crane, and the team for creating this life-changing provision.
'Wren's class' will provide dedicated support for up to 18 pupils, giving them the education they deserve.
Huge thanks to the Headteacher, John Crane, and the team for creating this life-changing provision.
October 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I was delighted to visit Morland CofE Primary School's brand-new SEND unit recently.
'Wren's class' will provide dedicated support for up to 18 pupils, giving them the education they deserve.
Huge thanks to the Headteacher, John Crane, and the team for creating this life-changing provision.
'Wren's class' will provide dedicated support for up to 18 pupils, giving them the education they deserve.
Huge thanks to the Headteacher, John Crane, and the team for creating this life-changing provision.
There are no short-cuts or quick fixes to getting Ipswich to where we all want it to be, just hard work.
Piece by piece, win by win, we are rebuilding our town.
There is still lots to do, but we should be proud of the progress we have made.
My latest East Anglian Daily Times/Ipswich Star column 👇
Piece by piece, win by win, we are rebuilding our town.
There is still lots to do, but we should be proud of the progress we have made.
My latest East Anglian Daily Times/Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: Hard work means we are rebuilding Ipswich, piece by piece
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has penned a column on the return of MPs after conference season.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
There are no short-cuts or quick fixes to getting Ipswich to where we all want it to be, just hard work.
Piece by piece, win by win, we are rebuilding our town.
There is still lots to do, but we should be proud of the progress we have made.
My latest East Anglian Daily Times/Ipswich Star column 👇
Piece by piece, win by win, we are rebuilding our town.
There is still lots to do, but we should be proud of the progress we have made.
My latest East Anglian Daily Times/Ipswich Star column 👇