Fighting for Ipswich Hospital

Ben’s campaign to defend Ipswich Hospital from massive service cuts has won him the support of many people across the town. Ben has fought bureaucrats, the local MP and the government to keep vital cancer and heart services at Heath Road. Last summer, his efforts paid off when the hospital was promised a new heart centre. If elected, Ben’s priority will be to continue the battle, so that Ipswich people have the best hospital treatment.

‘I’ before ‘E’: Infrastructure Before Expansion

Ipswich is a growing town – which should be good for jobs and good for people looking for an affordable home. But the government wants us to build 15,000 new houses – the same as Bury St Edmunds – without the new infrastructure we need. Ben has told the Planning Inspectorate that we need the roads, trains, schools and hospital services to cope.

Save Ipswich Pubs

Everyone in Ipswich will have noticed pubs closing down. Every closure is the loss of a great community centre. Ben’s been fighting for a better deal for pubs, asking the Government to reduce rates and restrain the power of the beer companies. And with his weekly ‘Ben in the Pub’ public meetings, Ben has been supporting pubs himself across the town.

Meet Ben in the pub

Better Trains for Ipswich Rail Users

Ben uses the train regularly and knows firsthand how they are often late, dirty and slow. He is campaigning for better punctuality, improved rolling stock, wifi and power points, and a regular 60 minute service to London.

Supporting Sure Start

Sure Start is a lifeline for many families – and that's why Ben wants to make it even better. Conservatives plan 4,200 health visitors so that every mum can get support in the first weeks after childbirth – and Ben will make sure Ipswich gets its fair share.