Blog - Tom Hunt MP for Ipswich

My comments on major weekend train disruption

January 25, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Infrastructure Press

I’m shocked by Network Rail’s announcement that there will be such a major level of disruption over the next few months for those who need to use rail services at the weekend. The fact that passengers have been given less than 24 hours notice is completely unacceptable.

This morning I visited customs house to discuss the future of the island site and the future of the Port of Ipswich with representatives from ABP. I think the Port has an exciting future and has a big role to play in our country’s post Brexit future.

Meeting with ABP

January 24, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Infrastructure

This morning I visited customs house to discuss the future of the island site and the future of the Port of Ipswich with representatives from ABP. I think the Port has an exciting future and has a big role to play in our country’s post Brexit future.

Greater Anglia bosses were told they had not prepared enough before December

Why weren’t Greater Anglia better prepared for winter crisis?

January 24, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Infrastructure Ipswich Star Column

Greater Anglia bosses were told they had not prepared enough before December’s train crisis during a meeting with East Anglian MPs in Westminster.

This morning I chaired a meeting with representatives from Greater Anglia and Network Rail about the rail chaos we

Rail Summit with Greater Anglia and Network Rail

January 23, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Infrastructure

This morning I chaired a meeting with representatives from Greater Anglia and Network Rail about the rail chaos we’ve had since my election last month.

Ipswich’s past glories and future prospects came together in maiden speech

January 21, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Ipswich Star Column

It’s been a busy third week on the job in Westminster but a very productive one. On Tuesday, I rose for the first time in the House of Commons to give my maiden speech. There were some nerves waiting to be called but I was anxious to do justice to our town and its people.

On Friday the Chief Executive of Ipswich Hospital Nick Hulme visited my Ipswich office to discuss the latest Care Quality Commission inspection report into the East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust.

Meeting with Nick Hulme to discuss CQC Inspection

January 19, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Health

On Friday the Chief Executive of Ipswich Hospital Nick Hulme visited my Ipswich office to discuss the latest Care Quality Commission inspection report into the East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust.

During the election campaign I knocked on thousands of doors across Ipswich and by far crime and anti-social behaviour was the number one issue people raised with me. All too often, residents tell me they are scared of going into their own town centre.

It’s time to rid Ipswich streets of crime, no matter how petty

January 11, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Crime

During the election campaign I knocked on thousands of doors across Ipswich and by far crime and anti-social behaviour was the number one issue people raised with me. All too often, residents tell me they are scared of going into their own town centre.

I was glad to be able to get the opportunity today to have a sit down discussion in Parliament with the Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris. I was challenging and made clear to him how unhappy many of my constituents are with the issues there have been with the Rail services they rely on over the past month.

My Meeting with Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris

January 9, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Infrastructure

I was glad to be able to get the opportunity today to have a sit down discussion in Parliament with the Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris. I was challenging and made clear to him how unhappy many of my constituents are with the issues there have been with the Rail services they rely on over the past…

Being accessible as your MP

January 9, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign

During my acceptance speech on the morning of the 13^th December I said I wanted to be the MP for all the people of Ipswich, whoever they voted for. I believe it’s vital that I am fully accessible as your MP and that if you have a problem that I can help with, you can speak to me about it. So starting on 11^th January, I will be holding regular surgeries giving people a chance to raise their concerns and problems directly to me.

However, I am also committed to reaching out to everyone, all across the town and I plan to hold surgeries in the community not only in my constituency office.

I will therefore be holding regular events in libraries and community halls all across the town so I can hear from as many of you as I can. I am committed to being an MP that serves you to the highest standard.

Reducing Orwell Bridge Closures

January 4, 2020 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Infrastructure

First things first, Happy New Year to everyone in Ipswich! I am hopeful that 2020 can be a year where significant progress is made in tackling issues across the town, making Ipswich an even better place to live.