Blog - Tom Hunt MP for Ipswich

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.

Firstly, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I wish everyone in Ipswich a happy new year! Ipswich is a great place to be at this time of year, our fantastic pubs are alive with merriment and there are so many carol services it

Cloakroom hanger in Westminster is a reminder I must do my best for Ipswich

December 27, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign

Firstly, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I wish everyone in Ipswich a happy new year! Ipswich is a great place to be at this time of year, our fantastic pubs are alive with merriment and there are so many carol services it’s been impossible for me to even try and get to everyone.

I remember last October when it was announced that Highways England had commissioned an aerodynamics study looking at the ways in which closures of the Orwell Bridge could be minimized and what measures could be introduced to prevent closures of the bridge at times of high winds.

Orwell Bridge Statement

December 19, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Infrastructure Press

I remember last October when it was announced that Highways England had commissioned an aerodynamics study looking at the ways in which closures of the Orwell Bridge could be minimized and what measures could be introduced to prevent closures of the bridge at times of high winds.

It has been the greatest honour of my life to have been elected as the Member of Parliament for Ipswich in the early hours of Friday morning. The the result here in Ipswich and across the country is a clear indication that the majority of people would like the referendum result to be respected and Brexit to be delivered. There is a huge desire for us to turn a chapter and move on as a country. Once we have left the EU the focus then needs to be on bringing people together and healing the divisions in our country, however difficult this may be.

Statement on Election Result

December 14, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Press

It has been the greatest honour of my life to have been elected as the Member of Parliament for Ipswich in the early hours of Friday morning. The the result here in Ipswich and across the country is a clear indication that the majority of people would like the referendum result to be respected and Brexit…

My view is that we need to have the ability to control immigration. Being a member of the European Union makes it impossible for immigration to be controlled because of freedom of movement. I believe it was the desire for our country to be able to control immigration that was a key reason why people voted to leave the EU. It was one of the reasons I voted to leave.

Controlling Immigration

December 2, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Press

My view is that we need to have the ability to control immigration. Being a member of the European Union makes it impossible for immigration to be controlled because of freedom of movement. I believe it was the desire for our country to be able to control immigration that was a key reason why people…

Last night I wrote to my Labour opponent outlining a number of questions regarding his Brexit stance. There is no doubt that the need to get Brexit done is one of the biggest challenges facing the country and I think its only right and proper that each candidate standing for Parliament outlines clearly their own position.

Brexit Update

November 26, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Press

Last night I wrote to my Labour opponent outlining a number of questions regarding his Brexit stance. There is no doubt that the need to get Brexit done is one of the biggest challenges facing the country and I think its only right and proper that each candidate standing for Parliament outlines clearly…

Since the start of the General Election campaign, I and the Ipswich Conservatives have knocked on over 10,000 doors and we’ve been able to talk to over 3,000 people from across the town. We have a huge amount of door knocking still to do, but I’d like to think we have a fairly good idea of what people are thinking on some of the key issues.

Leavers and Remainers in Ipswich are clear that they want to Get Brexit Done

November 20, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign

Since the start of the General Election campaign, I and the Ipswich Conservatives have knocked on over 10,000 doors and we’ve been able to talk to over 3,000 people from across the town. We have a huge amount of door knocking still to do, but I’d like to think we have a fairly good idea of what people…

I was back at the Nansen Road Baptist Church this morning to welcome the Home Secretary Priti Patel to meet the inspirational volunteers behind the reflections youth club.

Priti Patel Visits Ipswich to meet with Reflections Youth Volunteers

November 11, 2019 0 Comments by Chris in Campaign Opportunities for young people

I was back at the Nansen Road Baptist Church this morning to welcome the Home Secretary Priti Patel to meet the inspirational volunteers behind the reflections youth club.