Poverty and inequality. Low wages and sky-high bills. The education gap. Inequitable access to health services. The Conservatives would have us believe that these things are inevitable, that they are coincidences beyond their control. But there is nothing inevitable or…
Uniting the town, not driving communities apart
Over the past few years, Ipswich, and indeed our country, has suffered from a divisive, regressive politics, one that has sought to drive our communities apart. The town deserves so much better. Ipswich can be proud of its heritage, of…
Championing Ipswich, instead of talking it down
I believe that the MP for Ipswich should be someone who have genuine love and affection for the place, who will be proud to represent the town and the people in it, and who will want to see it thrive…
Showing leadership, through good times and bad
After the lies, chaos and deception of Boris Johnson’s premiership, people are looking for stability, sincerity and substance in their politicians. Over the last few years, Ipswich has suffered from having an MP who has sought to divide, been unwilling…
Putting Ipswich at the heart of a new green economy
Over the coming years, Suffolk will be a hub of activity when it comes to renewable and clean energy. However, Ipswich is set to miss out on jobs and investment thanks to a Conservative MP who wants to slow, not…
Campaigning tirelessly for a Labour-run Ipswich
For a decade I have campaigned tirelessly to help turn Labour candidates into Labour councillors and MPs. I have worked closely with David Ellesemere and Sandy Martin on their General Election campaigns, and have felt privileged to have supported so…