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Brexit Update – Boris Gets A Deal
I’m pleased Boris has been able to secure an improved Brexit deal from the EU. When he became Prime Minister many said it would be impossible for him to re open the Withdrawal Agreement and get significant concessions, he’s proved them all wrong.
Tom Reports Back on Conference
Earlier this month I attended the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Despite all the difficulties in Parliament there was a lot of positivity at the Conference and hope for the future. The overriding theme of the Conference was “Get Brexit Done”. The vast majority of people I’ve spoken to on the doorstep over the past [...]
Tom meets up with Policing Minister, Kit Malthouse
I’ve been at Conservative Party conference over the last few days in Manchester. A lot on my agenda but very pleased to have had a long chat with the Policing Minister Kit Malthouse (pictured) about County lines and the need for Ipswich to benefit as much as possible from the 20,000 extra police officers that Boris has committed to.
Ipswich Constituency Labour Party Says There is NO Mandate for a Brexit Settlement
The Ipswich Constituency Labour Party, headed up by their MP, has again shown their true colours in its party conference motion. Ipswich voted to leave the EU over 3 years ago by a large majority of 58%, but here goes Ipswich Labour, trying to stoke up division and more anger.
My Meeting with Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
On Monday I met with Boris in London to discuss my campaign in Ipswich (note the matching ties). I again highlighted the importance of the Ipswich northern bypass and the need for Ipswich to be near the front of the queue when it comes to the increased investment into our police forces and the 20,000 extra police officers.
LOCAL HOMES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
My view is that Ipswich Borough Council should introduce a local residency requirement for all Council homes so that only those who have lived in Ipswich for at least 6 years are eligible.
Ipswich to benefit from New Towns Fund
Conservative MP candidate for Ipswich, Tom Hunt says: "I'm delighted that Ipswich is one of the places that will benefit from the new Towns Fund. When talking to local residents I lose count of the number of times the state of our Town Centre has come up in conversation. If spent in the right way [...]
My statement on latest developments
"Very disappointed that last night 328 MPs decided to vote against the Prime Minister and destroy our country's negotiating position with the EU. There is nothing at all that will be achieved by further dithering and delay. "It's vital we leave the EU on 31st October come what may and I believe that taking no [...]
Discussing Parliament and Brexit on BBC Mark Murphy
Yesterday I was on Radio Suffolk Mark Murphy show discussing Brexit and Parliament. To listen in on what was discussed tune in at 2:12 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07kf5v8 To read my full statement on the closure of Parliament, click here.
Press Releases
Ipswich to benefit from New Towns Fund
Conservative MP candidate for Ipswich, Tom Hunt says: "I'm delighted that Ipswich is one of the places that will benefit from the new Towns Fund. When talking to local residents I lose count of the number of times the state of our Town Centre has come up in conversation. If spent in the right way [...]
My statement on latest developments
"Very disappointed that last night 328 MPs decided to vote against the Prime Minister and destroy our country's negotiating position with the EU. There is nothing at all that will be achieved by further dithering and delay. "It's vital we leave the EU on 31st October come what may and I believe that taking no [...]
My statement on Parliament progogation
Whatever their precise statements or explanations its becoming increasingly clear that a worryingly large number MPs are determined to do whatever they can to overturn the result of the EU referendum…