Jack Abbott MP
@jackabbott.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Ipswich
Thank you to everyone who attended my recent community meeting on SEND.
I am hosting another on Friday 20th February, 3.30pm-5pm.
I want to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on how we can fix this broken system.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk
I am hosting another on Friday 20th February, 3.30pm-5pm.
I want to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on how we can fix this broken system.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk
February 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended my recent community meeting on SEND.
I am hosting another on Friday 20th February, 3.30pm-5pm.
I want to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on how we can fix this broken system.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk
I am hosting another on Friday 20th February, 3.30pm-5pm.
I want to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on how we can fix this broken system.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk
💔 Two weeks isn't enough.
The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe at two weeks on less than half the minimum wage, or nothing if you’re self-employed.
We should have a system that supports equal parenting, so I've joined other Labour MPs in calling for better paternity leave.
The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe at two weeks on less than half the minimum wage, or nothing if you’re self-employed.
We should have a system that supports equal parenting, so I've joined other Labour MPs in calling for better paternity leave.
February 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM
💔 Two weeks isn't enough.
The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe at two weeks on less than half the minimum wage, or nothing if you’re self-employed.
We should have a system that supports equal parenting, so I've joined other Labour MPs in calling for better paternity leave.
The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe at two weeks on less than half the minimum wage, or nothing if you’re self-employed.
We should have a system that supports equal parenting, so I've joined other Labour MPs in calling for better paternity leave.
💎 OPEN TODAY! 💎
Lovisa has opened its doors in Ipswich today.
The global fashion jewellery brand joins Jamaica Blue in the old Grimwades building after it was left empty for a decade.
Great job, Ipswich Borough Council - we will keep working to revitalise our town centre.
Lovisa has opened its doors in Ipswich today.
The global fashion jewellery brand joins Jamaica Blue in the old Grimwades building after it was left empty for a decade.
Great job, Ipswich Borough Council - we will keep working to revitalise our town centre.
February 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
💎 OPEN TODAY! 💎
Lovisa has opened its doors in Ipswich today.
The global fashion jewellery brand joins Jamaica Blue in the old Grimwades building after it was left empty for a decade.
Great job, Ipswich Borough Council - we will keep working to revitalise our town centre.
Lovisa has opened its doors in Ipswich today.
The global fashion jewellery brand joins Jamaica Blue in the old Grimwades building after it was left empty for a decade.
Great job, Ipswich Borough Council - we will keep working to revitalise our town centre.
A beautiful sunny Valentine's Day Ipswich parkrun in Christchurch Park.
Jade smashed it this morning. I did not.
As ever, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible every Saturday.
Jade smashed it this morning. I did not.
As ever, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible every Saturday.
February 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
A beautiful sunny Valentine's Day Ipswich parkrun in Christchurch Park.
Jade smashed it this morning. I did not.
As ever, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible every Saturday.
Jade smashed it this morning. I did not.
As ever, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this possible every Saturday.
I love visiting St Mark's Catholic Primary School.
It has got great energy and the pupils always have brilliant questions and are so inquisitive.
Thanks for having me.
It has got great energy and the pupils always have brilliant questions and are so inquisitive.
Thanks for having me.
February 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I love visiting St Mark's Catholic Primary School.
It has got great energy and the pupils always have brilliant questions and are so inquisitive.
Thanks for having me.
It has got great energy and the pupils always have brilliant questions and are so inquisitive.
Thanks for having me.
I am hosting a community meeting on SEND tomorrow (11.30am-1pm)
I want to hear about your experiences, and about how we can fix the problems affecting the SEND system in Ipswich and Suffolk.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk and you will be sent venue details.
I want to hear about your experiences, and about how we can fix the problems affecting the SEND system in Ipswich and Suffolk.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk and you will be sent venue details.
February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I am hosting a community meeting on SEND tomorrow (11.30am-1pm)
I want to hear about your experiences, and about how we can fix the problems affecting the SEND system in Ipswich and Suffolk.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk and you will be sent venue details.
I want to hear about your experiences, and about how we can fix the problems affecting the SEND system in Ipswich and Suffolk.
If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk and you will be sent venue details.
I've been talking to Minister Georgia Gould about SEND for some time and I'm grateful she came to Ipswich to speak with parents and teachers about their experiences.
SEND is a national issue, but children and families in Suffolk have been failed for a decade.
Thanks to the Willows for hosting us.
SEND is a national issue, but children and families in Suffolk have been failed for a decade.
Thanks to the Willows for hosting us.
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
I've been talking to Minister Georgia Gould about SEND for some time and I'm grateful she came to Ipswich to speak with parents and teachers about their experiences.
SEND is a national issue, but children and families in Suffolk have been failed for a decade.
Thanks to the Willows for hosting us.
SEND is a national issue, but children and families in Suffolk have been failed for a decade.
Thanks to the Willows for hosting us.
It's significant that our Government has written off more than £150 million of Suffolk County Council’s SEND debt.
However, Suffolk County Council must take accountability for the years of failure they have overseen, and I know funding is just part of the story when it comes to this broken system.
However, Suffolk County Council must take accountability for the years of failure they have overseen, and I know funding is just part of the story when it comes to this broken system.
February 11, 2026 at 7:14 PM
It's significant that our Government has written off more than £150 million of Suffolk County Council’s SEND debt.
However, Suffolk County Council must take accountability for the years of failure they have overseen, and I know funding is just part of the story when it comes to this broken system.
However, Suffolk County Council must take accountability for the years of failure they have overseen, and I know funding is just part of the story when it comes to this broken system.
Our Government's Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history.
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
'The Local Power Plan is launching an ownership revolution' - LabourList
The Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history, empowering communities to shape their own futures.
labourlist.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Our Government's Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history.
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
The Town Centre Greening project is another welcome development as we work to revive Ipswich.
Investing in greener, healthier streets will help how our town looks and feels, but it will improve wellbeing, support local businesses, and create public spaces where people want to spend time.
Investing in greener, healthier streets will help how our town looks and feels, but it will improve wellbeing, support local businesses, and create public spaces where people want to spend time.
Town centre to become greener and more vibrant
A town centre is set to become greener and more vibrant.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The Town Centre Greening project is another welcome development as we work to revive Ipswich.
Investing in greener, healthier streets will help how our town looks and feels, but it will improve wellbeing, support local businesses, and create public spaces where people want to spend time.
Investing in greener, healthier streets will help how our town looks and feels, but it will improve wellbeing, support local businesses, and create public spaces where people want to spend time.
We will be submitting Ipswich's City of Culture bid imminently.
Thank you to everyone who is backing Ipswich.
I'm so proud of how far we have come in such a short space of time, and I'm so excited about our future.
Join nearly 2,000 other people and #BackTheBid: www.ipswich2029.com
Thank you to everyone who is backing Ipswich.
I'm so proud of how far we have come in such a short space of time, and I'm so excited about our future.
Join nearly 2,000 other people and #BackTheBid: www.ipswich2029.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
We will be submitting Ipswich's City of Culture bid imminently.
Thank you to everyone who is backing Ipswich.
I'm so proud of how far we have come in such a short space of time, and I'm so excited about our future.
Join nearly 2,000 other people and #BackTheBid: www.ipswich2029.com
Thank you to everyone who is backing Ipswich.
I'm so proud of how far we have come in such a short space of time, and I'm so excited about our future.
Join nearly 2,000 other people and #BackTheBid: www.ipswich2029.com
Cancer outcomes in this country are not good enough.
This must change.
Our Government's National Cancer Plan will ensure earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and support to live well.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column.
This must change.
Our Government's National Cancer Plan will ensure earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and support to live well.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column.
OPINION: Standards must improve for those diagnosed with cancer
Everyone reading this column will have been affected by cancer.
www.eadt.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Cancer outcomes in this country are not good enough.
This must change.
Our Government's National Cancer Plan will ensure earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and support to live well.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column.
This must change.
Our Government's National Cancer Plan will ensure earlier diagnosis, faster treatment and support to live well.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column.
Ken Weetch is Ipswich’s greatest MP.
He was utterly dedicated to the town and is, rightly, revered by many.
It is not often that an MP is described as a local hero and held in such high regard, but Ken is, and that is a testament of his service, character and decency.
He was utterly dedicated to the town and is, rightly, revered by many.
It is not often that an MP is described as a local hero and held in such high regard, but Ken is, and that is a testament of his service, character and decency.
Former Ipswich MP Ken Weetch dies at 92
Tributes have been flooding in to "Ipswich's greatest MP" after Ken Weetch died at the age of 92.
www.eadt.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Ken Weetch is Ipswich’s greatest MP.
He was utterly dedicated to the town and is, rightly, revered by many.
It is not often that an MP is described as a local hero and held in such high regard, but Ken is, and that is a testament of his service, character and decency.
He was utterly dedicated to the town and is, rightly, revered by many.
It is not often that an MP is described as a local hero and held in such high regard, but Ken is, and that is a testament of his service, character and decency.
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.