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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I was delighted to secure £1.5 million for Ipswich and I'm delighted we have moved quickly to invest that money. Thanks to the Government's Pride in Place funding, 25 community organisations will be able to refurbish and enhance buildings and facilities used every single day by local residents.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Back home after one of the most memorable Labour Party Conferences. I had a relentlessly busy schedule as ever, with over 30 meetings, panels and events (plus one standout Leader's Speech), but huge fun to see so many friends. Thank you to our dedicated Party staff for all your hard work.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It was great to meet students from Northgate High School on Monday. They had travelled down to Westminster to have a tour of Parliament, and learn more about government and our democracy.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

💍 If you love them Go and tell them Tell them over and over and over again

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A great Ipswich Labour team out in Rushmere this morning. Thank you to all the residents who took the time to speak to us today. Ipswich's Borough Council's purchase of the former Debenhams building, the Northern Bypass, breakfast clubs and childcare were some the issues that were raised with me.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What do you think the future should be for Waterloo House, the former Debenhams building? With Ipswich Borough Council taking ownership, we have a real opportunity to give this important site a new lease of life. Have your say by filling out my survey: www.jackabbott.org/waterloo-hou...

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Done 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 #Suffolk

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A great Ipswich Labour team out in Bridge on Saturday morning. Thank you to all the people who took the time to speak to us.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thank 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.uk

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Paying 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Jacob, 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thank 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A 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!

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank 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.uk

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🚨 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.uk

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I'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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Next 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).

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🍻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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I'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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🍏 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Following 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.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This 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).

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌳💚Fantastic news for Ipswich! 🌳💚 Bourne Park, Christchurch Park, Holywells Park and Chantry Park have all received the Green Flag Award. Thank you to Ipswich Borough Council's Parks Team, volunteers and community groups for their hard work in keeping our parks among the very best in the country.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Hay Wain has come home. For the first time ever, this iconic masterpiece is being displayed in Suffolk as part of the Constable 250 at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich. 'Walking Constable’s Landscape' is the second in a three-part exhibition and opens today. We should all be so proud.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

IPSWICHELLA! Halo Festival burst onto the scene with a mix of multi-million-selling artists and upcoming local talent. Combined with Ipswich Music Day, the largest free 1-day music festival in the UK, this weekend underlined Ipswich's status as one of the most exciting music scenes in the country.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

After years of brutal cuts, our Government is rebuilding family support through Best Start Family Hubs. The first new Hub has been confirmed for Suffolk, but I know we have to go further. That's why I met with Minister Liv Bailey to discuss how we can expand and accelerate the rollout.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I'M HIRING! Join my brilliant team as a Parliamentary Assistant. It's a full time role based in Westminster. You can find more information about the role here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Please send your CV and covering letter to jack.abbott.mp@parliament.uk by Sunday 12th July.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A huge thank you to the 4,000 people who signed my Back the Bypass petition. This is about much more than traffic congestion - it is about the long-term future of our local economy. It's time to end years of a 'do nothing' approach and get to work on an Ipswich Northern Bypass.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This sort of speculation is unhelpful. There are specific changes to projects in RIS3 to fund the DIP, but nothing's changed for Copdock which is in the RIS4 pipeline as confirmed this year. Rail is protected so we need to complete the work asked of us to advance Ely/Haughley.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I recently visited Northgate High School with the @childrenscomm.bsky.social The subject of digital and AI came up a lot, so I asked the Minister what the Government is doing to make public services accessible in a modern age, and how we can boost young people's digital and ai skills.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's also how we can deliver growth to towns like Ipswich across the country. It's why I’ve been championing Sizewell C, because major infrastructure projects should leave a lasting legacy for local people, creating high-quality jobs, apprenticeships and opportunities.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It was a pleasure to join a panel on 'Delivering Growth Through Supply Chains' at the @britishchambers.bsky.social Global Annual Conference last week. We discussed how we can build stronger, more resilient supply chains that drive economic growth across the UK.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Applications have opened today for our Government's Youth Jobs Grant, a £3,000 hiring bonus for employers who take on young people who have been out of work for six months or more. Good for young people. Good for businesses. More information can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As I said earlier this year, conversion therapy is dangerous, widely discredited and barbaric. This terrible practice must end. Now our Labour Government has published a draft law that will ban conversion practices, that end is now in sight.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It was wonderful to welcome some incredible people to Parliament to celebrate Suffolk Day. It was an opportunity to highlight the work of our brilliant Suffolk community, applaud our achievements over the past year, and champion the all amazing things that are happening across our great county.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A privilege to attend Combat 2 Coffee's Bigger Breakfast this week. It is an amazing event which attracts hundreds of veterans, serving personnel and their families, but Nigel and the team do incredible work all year round. Brilliant support from local businesses - and a few legends too!

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🍽️ Great to attend the opening of the @foodmuseumuk.bsky.social's School Dinners exhibition in Parliament. Our Government is supporting children by rolling out new breakfast clubs, expanding Free School Meals and abolishing the two-child cap. Every child should have access to healthy meals.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

My statement on the Prime Minister's resignation.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A reminder that my community picnic is taking place in Christchurch Park this afternoon, 3.30pm-6.30pm. It's part of the Great Get Together's 10th anniversary in memory of Jo Cox MP. Come along and bring your family, friends and neighbours too - and some food!

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Want to find out what my Summer School is like? Hear from the young people who joined me last year about their experience 👇 Find out more and apply for this year's Summer School, here: www.jackabbott.org/summerschool

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

A lovely to visit Springfield Junior School. We chatted about what they loved most about Ipswich and about what they'd improve (a lot of conversation about bins too - don't ask!). With work now underway, I also had a look at the Government-funded upgrade to the heating system.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I'm inviting Ipswich to come together for a community picnic next Friday. It's taking place in Christchurch Park, 3.30pm-6.30pm, as part of the Great Get Together's 10th anniversary. ‘We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us' - Jo Cox MP

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Reform's political stunt is based in ideology, rather than reality. As well as being one of the UK's fastest sectors, the net zero economy is critically important in the East of England. Nearly 100,000 jobs are supported by the sector, a sector which also generates over £8 billion for our region.

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

For a long time, the East of England was overlooked when it came to major infrastructure and investment decisions. With Sizewell C, Universal UK, East West Rail, the Lower Thames Crossing and airport expansion, that is rapidly changing. There's more to do, but we're heading in the right direction.

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