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Ben’s Contract With Ipswich Voters
Many people have lost faith in politicians. Voters are fed up with the lies and the failure to deliver real change. I want to be different. That is why I have drawn up a simple contract with the voters of Ipswich. Please keep this contract and, whether you vote for me or not, hold me to it if I am elected as your Member of Parliament.
1. I will always put Ipswich first – before myself or my party.
2. I will be positive. Politics should not be about attacking people but trying to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
3. I will be straight with you. People want the truth, not easy slogans and empty promises. I will not win everything I fight for, but I will try my very hardest on your behalf.
4. I will publish each and every expense I claim. You will be the judge of my honesty.
5. I will be available. People must have full access to their MP, so I will continue to publish my phone number, my email and my address and will be available, whatever the hour.
Recent engagements
Radio interview with Graham Cleaver, Ipswich Community Radio
5th May 2010
Calling the numbers at Mecca Bingo
5th May 2010
Andrew Lansley visit to Ipswich Hospital
3rd May 2010
Co-op Closures and Art School CapersLatest news
7th April 2010
Who are the Forgotten People?
We are! The 5 million self employed who have lost work, but don't appear on any statistics; the people disturbed by anti-social behaviour; teachers, who can no longer do their jobs properly because unruly children make their lives impossible; health professionals who have their budgets slashed while the PCT 'invests' more than £500,000 of our money in a car park! Patients who see services disintegrating at Ipswich Hospital, meaning they have to travel long distances for treatment; victims of serious crime, who see criminals released early, only to commit yet more crime.
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25th March 2010
Ipswich Conservatives Secure More Funding for Potholes Repair
Conservative Transport Porfolio Holder on Ipswich Borough Council, Cllr Tanya de Hoedt has secured additional funding to deal with the large number of potholes in Ipswich roads following the recent bad winter. She has negotiated with Suffolk County Council, the Highways Authority and obtained a one-off payment of £50,000 to fund dedicated teams to tackle the pothole problem as quickly as possible. This money is in addition to the extra £180,000 being provided by Conservatives at the County Council to help deal with repairs needed following the bad weather.
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