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…
Promoting co-operative values so when Ipswich wins, we all do
I have been a member of the Co-operative Party for a decade and have worked tirelessly to put our values into practice, and help elect friends and colleagues as Co-op councillors and MPs. During my time as a county councillor,…
Raising the issues that matter most to people
It is critical that Labour’s candidate for Ipswich has the local knowledge, campaigning experience and existing platform to stand at the next General Election. I have fought campaigns on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), school transport and children’s centres…
Exposing inequality and injustice in our society
As Labour’s spokesperson for children’s service and education at Suffolk County Council, I led a number of campaigns on a range of key issues such as health visitors, school exclusions and mental health, as well as SEND, educational standards and…
Standing up for Ipswich’s workers and businesses
A fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work. No exploitation or discrimination in the workplace. Decent support for businesses who take risks to invest in their employees and communities. These things should be a given, but they are simply…
Delivering real change, even in opposition
While I will always be a campaigner, I did not get involved in politics just to shout from the sidelines. I came into politics to get things done, make a positive difference and change lives for the better. That is…