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Press coverage
20th April 2010
Dines: Labour’s sign of panic in Ipswich
East Anglian Daily Times
AS Cabinet ministers line up to visit Ipswich on behalf of Labour’s Chris Mole, Tory high command seems to have forgotten young Ben Gummer, who has yet to have any major politician pitch in to help him. Ben assures me that he will have plenty of backing, which leads me to wonder whether there is a hidden meaning behind all Labour’s activity. Could it be that they think they’re going to lose to the Conservatives and are therefore desperate to bolster support for Chris? Read more »
14th April 2010
Candidates talk rail links to Ipswich
BBC News Website
Candidates for the Ipswich constituency in Suffolk have outlined how rail transport to the town could be improved. Conservative candidate Ben Gummer said: "For too long the Norwich to London line, which serves Ipswich, has been the poor relation of lines elsewhere in the country: it has been blighted by unreliability, poor punctuality and aging rolling stock. We have a great opportunity with a new franchise coming up to ensure that this situation comes to an end - for good. We need radical improvements in punctuality. Commuters and travellers from Ipswich need a rail service they can rely on, a rail service that will get them to work on time." Read more »
12th April 2010
Business leader to question politicians
East Anglian Daily Times
PARLIAMENTARY candidates for the crucial Ipswich constituency will joining leading business figures at a special Question Time-style hustings at the end of the month. The debate will kick off the Suffolk Business Exhibition on April 28, which is taking place at Trinity Park Conference Centre at Suffolk Showground. Read more »
9th April 2010
Ben joins health debate
BBC Radio Suffolk
Ben answers questions on health issues affecting people across Ipswich and Suffolk. Read more »
8th April 2010
Tory poster in town mocks Prime Minister
Evening Star
A Conservative Party billboard currently on display in Grimwade Street mocks Prime Minister Gordon Brown by saying "I increased the gap between rich and poor - vote for me" next to a smiling face of the PM. Read more »
7th April 2010
The waiting is over
East Anglian Daily Times
Candidates across the region were quick off the starting blocks yesterday, with many opening their campaigns within minutes of the Prime Minister’s official announcement of May 6 as polling day... shoppers in Ipswich town centre were being handed leaflets by Tory hopeful Ben Gummer Read more »
7th April 2010
Candidates clash over heart care at Ipswich Hospital
BBC News Website
The status of Ipswich Hospital is at stake, says the Conservative candidate for the seat. Ben Gummer criticised the decision to treat people from Suffolk who have suffered the most serious type of heart attack outside of county. Read more »
7th April 2010
We want a good clean fight
Evening Star
We want a good clean fight - that's the message from The Evening Star to all our general election candidates. First to pledge his support was Ben Gummer, the Conservative candidate for Ipswich: "At this election we have a golden opportunity to show people that politics is worth believing in, that it is a true market of ideas. Even if the battle elsewhere is unpleasant, we in Ipswich can show that it can be different." Read more »
6th April 2010
Ben interviewed on BBC Look East
BBC Look East
Ben explains why he wants to be a strong, independent MP for Ipswich. (Link will expire) Read more »
6th April 2010
Brown expected to go to polls today
East Anglian Daily Times
Candidates across the region say they are ready for the off as speculation mounts that Gordon Brown will meet the Queen today to ask for Parliament to be dissolved. In Ipswich, Ben Gummer is in the finishing straight of a race which started when he was selected three years' ago as the Tory candidate. “People are angry with politicians, but they know it is vital to vote if they want a change of government. “The doorstep reaction is very positive. I'm looking forward immensely to the campaign.” Read more »
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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