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 the £25 million provided by the Government could give Ipswich Town centre a massive boost. I encourage Ipswich Borough Council to engage fully with every section of our community when deciding how to invest this money.
“A few months ago I spoke with Jake Berry MP the Minister responsible for the fund and the difference a contribution could make to Ipswich. I’m very glad that the Government have listened.”
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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 deal of the table is complete folly. The Labour Party have abandoned the 5 million Labour voters who voted leave in 2016 and the Labour MP for Ipswich has abandoned the 38,000 people who voted leave in the Borough of Ipswich by repeatably voting against Brexit and not honoring the referendum result.
“Collectively I believe that this Parliament has failed the people of this country particularly the 17.4 million people who voted to leave the EU over three years ago. In the circumstances, reluctantly, I now believe that a General Election is needed. I fully support Boris and stand ready to throw everything I can into the campaign to ensure better representation for our Town in Parliament.”
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.
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…
A Tougher Sentencing Regime Needs To Be At The Heart of Attempts To Tackle Crime
Since I was selected last autumn I have made tackling crime and anti-social a key priority of mine, says Tom Hunt. I have met with the Chief Constable, the Police and Crime Commissioner as well as a number of community groups across the Town.
Why I am believe the Ipswich Northern Route is needed
Last Friday I was interviewed by the Ipswich Star regarding my views on the northern bypass. Please have a read. As you’ll see, I haven’t exactly held back when it comes airing my views.
Statement on election of Boris Johnson as Leader
I’m glad that Boris Johnson has won the Conservative Party leadership election. I made clear my support for Boris when he first threw his hat into the ring to become the next leader and I’m confident that he can deliver Brexit and defeat Jeremy Corbyn at the next General election, whenever it is.
Boris had a strong record as Mayor of London and I’m in strong agreement with his approach to Brexit, tackling knife crime and the importance of significant infrastructure projects.
We need to leave the EU by the end of October no ifs or buts.
It’s important that the Conservative Party now unites and focuses all its energy on delivering Brexit and defeating the most left wing and dangerous Labour leader this country has ever had.
Jeremy Hunt is an extremely honourable man who has fought a commendable campaign and I’m sure he has a key role to play within the Conservative Party over the coming months.
Conservative MP candidate Tom Hunt calls on Labour MP for Ipswich to up his game when it comes to campaign for northern bypass
Tom Hunt statement regarding consultation for the proposed Northern bypass: “I’m glad that plans for a northern bypass are progressing through the various stages and that local people are going to be able to have their say through the consultation process.
A more frequent Ipswich in 60 train service
Last week I met with Richard Taylor, Head of Strategic Planning at Network Rail to discuss what improvements are necessary to the region’s rail network to allow a more frequent Ipswich in 60 train service to London.