Politics

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Testing the water in the River Linnet for pollution levels

Testing the water in the River Linnet for pollution levels

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket's first Labour MP backs assisted dying

Nick Timothy MP is shocked by the Home Office's 'lack of transparency' around the RAF Barnham plans

Nick Timothy MP is shocked by the Home Office's 'lack of transparency' around the RAF Barnham plans

Local government

MP's scathing message to minister over contentious asylum housing proposal

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Police commissioner slams 'totally unacceptable' RAF asylum housing plans

Dozens gathered at RAF Barnham over the weekend to protest plans to possibly house asylum seekers at the site.

Dozens gathered at RAF Barnham over the weekend to protest plans to possibly house asylum seekers at the site.

Dozens of protesters gather outside former RAF base

Mark Murphy took to X to reply to the Reform UK leader.

Mark Murphy took to X to reply to the Reform UK leader.

Suffolk media star in foul-mouthed online rant

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer outside 10 Downing Street.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Lady Victoria Starmer outside 10 Downing Street.

What did Suffolk MPs have to say as Keir Starmer resigns?

Sir Keir had previously insisted he would fight a leadership challenge

Sir Keir had previously insisted he would fight a leadership challenge

Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement

Ipswich public react to news Reform take control of County Council

Ipswich public react to news Reform take control of County Council

Local government

Readers share thoughts on election results after Reform historic win

Kemi Badenoch and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge during a visit to Nethergate Brewery & Distillery in Long Melford in Suffolk, whilst campaigning for the upcoming local elections

Kemi Badenoch and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge during a visit to Nethergate Brewery & Distillery in Long Melford in Suffolk, whilst campaigning for the upcoming local elections

Tory leader pays visit to Suffolk village to meet supporters

Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Nigel Farage and his entourage were stopped by a mobility scooter.

Nigel Farage and his entourage were stopped by a mobility scooter.

Watch as mobility scooter blocks MP leaving town

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was given a tour of Portman Road yesterday.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was given a tour of Portman Road yesterday.

Ipswich Town FC

How Nigel Farage came to be pictured at Portman Road as ITFC fans voice their concern

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP (Suffolk Coastal, Labour)

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP (Suffolk Coastal, Labour)

Real leadership means knowing when outrage must lead to accountability

Squadron Leader Owen Crosby and Nick Timothy MP

Squadron Leader Owen Crosby and Nick Timothy MP

MP praises 'deep links' between UK and US during RAF Mildenhall visit

James Cartlidge MP: The problem with food: Inflation's rise

James Cartlidge MP: The problem with food: Inflation's rise

How scrapping farm tax could help bring down food bills

View on government police force changes

View on government police force changes

OPINION: Our needs must be the priority

Hartismere High School & Sixth Form Centre

Hartismere High School & Sixth Form Centre

MP quizzed by students seeing 'democracy in action'

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

People taking part in a March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR)

People taking part in a March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR)

OPINION: 'Far right' has no meaning

Cornhill, Ipswich town centre

Cornhill, Ipswich town centre

Politics before people? Suffolk deserves better

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Charlie Kirk (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Charlie Kirk (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Local government

Opinion: Time to dial down on the rhetoric

Angela Rayner said she had received inaccurate tax advice and had spoken to her family about quitting.

Angela Rayner said she had received inaccurate tax advice and had spoken to her family about quitting.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner quits over second home scandal

Supporters, protesting to stop the farm tax.

Supporters, protesting to stop the farm tax.

Back local farmers so they can provide the food we need | Column

Mama G has had her events cancelled at Haverhill, Stowmarket, Lowestoft and Gainsborough Library, near Ipswich.

Mama G has had her events cancelled at Haverhill, Stowmarket, Lowestoft and Gainsborough Library, near Ipswich.

Criticism after panto dame's library events cancelled due to 'high risk of protest'

Nigel Farage under investigation by parliamentary watchdog

Nigel Farage under investigation by parliamentary watchdog

House of Commons

Parliamentary watchdog investigates Nigel Farage over conduct

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Sandy Martin is concerned about Suffolk County Council's 'One Suffolk' Facebook page deleting comments.

Sandy Martin is concerned about Suffolk County Council's 'One Suffolk' Facebook page deleting comments.

'Stop censoring the public': Concerns over council's 'deleted' Facebook comments

Prince William raised the issue of housing for the forces during a visit to RAF Wattisham in June

Prince William raised the issue of housing for the forces during a visit to RAF Wattisham in June

Opinion: What do we really prioritise as a country?

Conservative candidate Kieren Clayton with one of the wheelie bins used in the campaign.

Conservative candidate Kieren Clayton with one of the wheelie bins used in the campaign.

Bin dispute could roll on after fight against 'aggressive' election campaign

Matt Minns has said that he is incredibly grateful and emotional as Parliament voted in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Matt Minns has said that he is incredibly grateful and emotional as Parliament voted in favour of the Assisted Dying Bill

Suffolk man 'very emotional' as Assisted Dying Bill takes historic step forward

How did Suffolk's eight MP's vote in the third reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday's debate in Parliament?

How did Suffolk's eight MP's vote in the third reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday's debate in Parliament?

How did Suffolk MP's vote in the Assisted Dying Bill vote in Parliament?

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his recent visit to Suffolk New College.

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his recent visit to Suffolk New College.

OPINION: What I believe spending review means for Ipswich

Donald Trump returned to the airbase for the second time this week

Donald Trump returned to the airbase for the second time this week

Photos show President Trump returning from the Middle East for pitstop

President Donald Trump will return to the RAF Mildenhall tonight

President Donald Trump will return to the RAF Mildenhall tonight

President Trump to return to RAF base after Middle East trip

Donald Trump landed at RAF Mildenhall on his way to Saudi Arabia.

Donald Trump landed at RAF Mildenhall on his way to Saudi Arabia.

Photos snap arrival of Air Force One as President Trump pitstops in Suffolk

Flooding in Framlingham following Storm Babet

Flooding in Framlingham following Storm Babet

Local government

Opinion: Reform - Popular but misguided

Carol Dowd says she was refused entry from J D Wetherspoons, The Willow Tree, in Stowmarket in January.

Carol Dowd says she was refused entry from J D Wetherspoons, The Willow Tree, in Stowmarket in January.

Woman feels 'humiliated' after refused entry to Wetherspoons in assistance dog row

Martlesham Wilds

Martlesham Wilds

OPINION: New legislation will help us protect nature while delivering homes

Those at the round table discussed the future of British horse racing

Those at the round table discussed the future of British horse racing

Roundtable event focuses on future of British racing

Local authorities across the county have opposed the unitary authority plans backed by Suffolk County Council

Local authorities across the county have opposed the unitary authority plans backed by Suffolk County Council

Council leaders across Suffolk oppose single county unitary

West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy raised the issue of blasphemy laws in parliament

West Suffolk MP Nick Timothy raised the issue of blasphemy laws in parliament

Suffolk MP questions government over blasphemy laws

Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, spoke out on funding in parliament

Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, spoke out on funding in parliament

Suffolk MP calls for 'fairer funding' for rural police

Green Party MP, Adrian Ramsay, has called for an end to trail hunting

Green Party MP, Adrian Ramsay, has called for an end to trail hunting

Suffolk Green Party co-leader calls for an end to trail hunting

Baroness Therese Coffey recently became a member of the House of Lords.

Baroness Therese Coffey recently became a member of the House of Lords.

Former Suffolk MP criticises social media trend among current MPs

The MPs Leasehold Reform Group, which met to discuss the issue

The MPs Leasehold Reform Group, which met to discuss the issue

Suffolk MP demands action over leaseholder company’s ‘deeply concerning’ service

A group of Suffolk community leaders have united in protest against plans to postpone upcoming local elections

A group of Suffolk community leaders have united in protest against plans to postpone upcoming local elections

Suffolk County Council

'What do we want? Democracy!' - Protest over plans to postpone local elections

Nick Timothy MP has called for a national investigation into the gangs

Nick Timothy MP has called for a national investigation into the gangs

Rape investigations

MP joins calls for fight against 'collusion' in grooming gang investigation

Jess Asato MP for Lowestoft held a debate on the assisted dying bill at the Players Theatre

Jess Asato MP for Lowestoft held a debate on the assisted dying bill at the Players Theatre

MP hosts debate on assisted dying bill to help her decide how to vote

Bury St Edmunds resident Thomas Howard launched a change.org petition on December 15, which has now been signed over 53,000 times

Bury St Edmunds resident Thomas Howard launched a change.org petition on December 15, which has now been signed over 53,000 times

Cost of living crisis

'It's about dignity' - Suffolk man's disability support payments petition hits 53k