Member of Parliament for Ipswichhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3muxb6rm3y226I understand the disappointment felt by local residents, businesses, organisations and councils by today's announcement. A huge amount of work has been undertaken on Local Government Reorganisation in Ipswich and Suffolk, particularly over the past six months when the original decision was made.07 Sep 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxb6rm3y226https://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mutdthde7c2aDone deal! Ipswich Borough Council has bought Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building. What do you want the future of the site to be? Let me know 👇 #HighStreet #TownCentre #LocalEconomy #Ipswich #Suffolk06 Sep 2026 06:16 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutdthde7c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3muhdahnizs2vAfter years of service to our country and our party, I can completely understand why Sir Keir wishes to withdraw from frontline politics. I know he'll continue to tirelessly pursue the issues he cares deeply about, and I wish he and his family every happiness. https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/exclusive-sir-keir-starmer-to-step-down-as-mp-for-holborn-and-st-pancras01 Sep 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhdahnizs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mu5t7pekac2fFor my column this week, I did something different by handing it over to some brilliant young people on my Summer School - Anna, Charlotte, Erin and James - so they can tell you about their experience. https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/26500056.ipswich-mps-summer-school-students-experience/28 Aug 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5t7pekac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtvsyvvbvc2tPeriod Rights Ipswich has written to Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk County Council, urging them to provide free sanitary products in their toilets. This brilliant campaign, led by people on my Summer School, has had such an important impact in such a short space of time. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/youth-campaign-urges-councils-to-fund-free-period-products/25 Aug 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvsyvvbvc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mttw3npb3s2vA great Ipswich Labour team out in Bridge on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.24 Aug 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttw3npb3s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtljucozhs2kThere were some really brilliant GCSE results for students in Ipswich this year. Huge congratulations to everyone for their hard work, and good luck for what comes next. https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26481544.ipswich-schools-report-top-grades-gcse-successes/21 Aug 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtljucozhs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtlfyw24l22lThis £1.25 million funding from the Government will make a difference in tackling homelessness in Ipswich. It means practical support to help people get off the streets now, while also investing in accommodation and wraparound support people need to rebuild their lives. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/everyone-sleeping-rough-in-ipswich-to-be-offered-route-off-streets-this-winter/21 Aug 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlfyw24l22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtjo426iqs2lI try and make sure young people on my Summer School have experiences to remember, but I couldn't do that without the generosity of so many people and organisations. A special moment was watching our brilliant group on stage at the Ipswich Regent. Thank you to Regent team for making it happen.20 Aug 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjo426iqs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtgzwaum4s2sMy other Summer School team are highlighting the impact littering is having on Ipswich. It is something that regularly comes up when talking to local residents and businesses, so I'm really pleased this brilliant group of young people are working so proactively to tackle this issue. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/free-litter-pickers-offered-as-a-push-to-tidy-ipswich-streets/19 Aug 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgzwaum4s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mtgxdfzmb22sI'm very proud of the young people on my Summer School who are raising awareness about period poverty in Ipswich. They are highlighting the local businesses and community spaces that are offering free period products, while encouraging more to do the same. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-campaign-shines-a-light-on-period-poverty/19 Aug 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgxdfzmb22shttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mteekn3j522kThank you to all the residents who joined me for a busy community meeting in Central Ipswich last week. My final meeting for the summer takes places tomorrow evening in South East Ipswich. If you would like to attend, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk18 Aug 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteekn3j522khttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msxzsvqpbk2hPaying it forward. Gavin Shuker provided me with opportunities I didn't know were possible when he invited me to join his Summer School in 2011. 15 years later, I now get to do the same for young people living in Ipswich and Suffolk.13 Aug 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxzsvqpbk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msxtm7vtk227Jacob, Kathryn and Ella from my Summer School were on BBC Suffolk this morning talking about their experiences of Results Day and what they did next. What is really clear is that everyone will take different paths and there are lots of options and opportunities.13 Aug 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxtm7vtk227https://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msv7xbdezk2zI'm so pleased to be hosting a great bunch of people for my Summer School this year. Yesterday was a trip to Westminster and a photo outside the most famous door in the country! The fortnight is all about growing skills, insights, relationships, opportunities and values.12 Aug 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv7xbdezk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msq3vgyykc2yThank you to all the local residents who attended my recent community meeting in South West Ipswich. I have two more community meetings this summer in Central and South East Ipswich taking place this Wednesday evening and next. Please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk if you would like to attend.10 Aug 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq3vgyykc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msnxofoeds2yIt was good to be out in St John's talking to residents yesterday morning. Along with local councillors Neil MacDonald and Elango Elavalakan, we heard frustrations with the parking situation. I'll be picking this up with Suffolk County Council and other organisations next week.09 Aug 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnxofoeds2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msirvurvqk2bWoodlands plays an important role in providing specialist mental health services locally and this will bring additional dedicated emergency provision to the site. This new provision should help people access the right specialist support in the right setting while reducing pressure on A&E. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-hospital-to-get-dedicated-mental-health-crisis-support/07 Aug 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msirvurvqk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3msbf6mjuw22cA really informative trip to East Anglia ONE with @jessasatomp.bsky.social and @sprenewables.bsky.social. The windfarm powers around 700,000 homes, but it is also crucial to our economy, supporting 100 jobs and investing millions into our local supply chain. East Anglia THREE is now on the way!04 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbf6mjuw22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrwfuh5xik2pThank you to everyone who attended my community meeting in North East Ipswich last night. Some of the issues raised included fly-tipping, road maintenance and Humber Doucy Lane. If you would like to join my meeting in South West Ipswich this afternoon, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk31 Jul 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwfuh5xik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrspsuiwoc2j🚨 Last call! 🚨 My first community meeting takes place tomorrow evening in North East Ipswich, followed by South West Ipswich on Friday. The meetings in Central and South East Ipswich are in August. To attend your local meeting, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk29 Jul 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrspsuiwoc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrrywhsf4s2l📚 𝐈𝐩𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝟒𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 📚 I'm delighted that this major refurbishment, underpinned by Government funding, will give new life to the iconic Ipswich County Library. This will protect this cherished building and its services and tranform it for the future. https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-library-to-get-first-refurb-in-40-years/29 Jul 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrywhsf4s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrrjpkbjq225Nigel Farage is no longer an MP (he barely turned up when he was). Why? Because he tried to avoid scrutiny over a dodgy £5 million he received but didn't declare. So while the new Prime Minister is looking to tackle our broken social care system this summer, Mr Farage will be fighting a bin. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/reform-mps-complain-that-farage-was-not-invited-to-social-care-reform-talks-but-5HjdfHj_2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTWm8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7lf2Uow50D_NUrNR3bwbpYwlzOsimK7plWNQYJmPlTPrbspUPSfjEy2qBNk_aem_5FZ13eDgRyEdhrm8KpJjHw29 Jul 2026 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrjpkbjq225https://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrnd34bzhs2qI'm really pleased to be staying on as Lisa Nandy's PPS in the expanded DDCMS - you couldn't ask for a better boss. I'm proud of what we've achieved so far, from the National Youth Strategy to the Arts Everywhere Fund, but I know we've got lots more to do. Let's get (back) to work.27 Jul 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnd34bzhs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrfhqb4fic2fNext week I'll be hosting my first two community meetings of the summer. This is an opportunity to speak to me about the issues that matter to you and your community. To attend you local event please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk (venue details will be shared when attendance is confirmed).24 Jul 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfhqb4fic2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mrdalh26fk2o🍻𝐈𝐩𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡'𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝟐𝟎% 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐭🍻 I recognise that there is more to do to support the wider hospitality sector, but this is a good step in the right direction and a statement of intent from the new Prime Minister.23 Jul 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdalh26fk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mradfq5um22eI'm absolutely delighted that Lee Walker has agreed to chair the Pride in Place Board for Stoke Park which will oversee a £20 million investment. Having grown up in the local area, Lee understands the community, knows its strengths and shares the ambition local people have for the area's future.22 Jul 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mradfq5um22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mr2uau4wf22f🍏 From September, 10 schools in Ipswich will be offering free breakfast clubs 🥣 I'm proud Stone Lodge Academy and The Beeches were selected as two of the country's first schools when our Labour Government launched the programme I'm delighted that eight more Ipswich schools have now joined.20 Jul 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2uau4wf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mqyhx4k7jc2vFollowing the threat to the Ijtima event at Shrubland Hall I visited Nawracy Mosque, Ipswich Mosque and Shahjalal Islamic Centre to offer my support and solidarity. I'm grateful Suffolk Police's Assistant Chief Constable joined me. I reiterate my thanks for their work which undoubtedly saved lives.19 Jul 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyhx4k7jc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jackabbott.bsky.social/post/3mqw5wg4ug224This summer, I'm hosting community meetings across Ipswich. This is an opportunity to speak to me about issues important to you, your neighbours, and your community. To attend you local event, please email jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk (venue details will be shared when attendance is confirmed).18 Jul 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:dhcqksdvckgrbrmtbik4akch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqw5wg4ug224