Jack Abbott MP
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Jack Abbott MP
@jackabbott.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Ipswich
That is why I was delighted to visit Downing Street with one of Ipswich's most distinguished retailers and a crucial part of our business community, so he could talk directly to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget about the things business like his needed to thrive.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
SMEs, particularly our locally-owned independents, must be at the heart of our new future. That is what people want to see - businesses employing local people, supporting local suppliers and rooted in our town.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The revival of Ipswich's town centre is a priority for me, and I've been working relentlessly to boost jobs, investment and footfall, from securing a jobs guarantee from Sizewell C to leading the charge on a UK City of Culture bid which will attract 1000s of people to our town.
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This plan will put an end to the scandal of unfit forces housing.

Our armed forces and their families make extraordinary sacrifices to keep us safe, and it is only right they have homes that reflect the respect and gratitude this country owes them.

Read more here: www.ipswich.co.uk/articles/nea...
Nearly 5,000 military homes in East of England set for major upgrade
Armed forces families in nearly 5,000 military homes across the East of England will benefit from a new Defence Housing Strategy that commits £9 billion over the next decade to upgrade and modernise m...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A City of Culture bid will attract more visitors, investment and new jobs, while supporting and celebrating the local artists, venues and organisations that make our town special.

We have so much talent. This competition gives us the chance to show that to the whole country.
Ipswich launches bid for £10m UK City of Culture prize
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has fired the starting gun on Ipswich's bid for UK City of Culture 2029, after the Government announced a £10 million prize for the winning town or city.
www.ipswich.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM