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Jack Abbott.

Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Ipswich.

Jack Abbott
PlaceIpswich
Blueskyjackabbott.bsky.social
ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
477/521
92% attendance · top 4% of MPs
Party alignment
41%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
193
across 73 debates · 38,400 words
Written Qs
5
5 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party MP in Reform UK-controlled territory.

Jack Abbott is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Ipswich, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.477 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation97
Economy88
Employment52
Crime & Policing47
Education41
Constitution and Democracy32
Welfare and Benefits29
Pensions25

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Abbott broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
13 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2Yes
Freevs party
3 Dec 2024Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion No
Freevs party
29 Nov 2024Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second ReadingNo
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.193 contributions · 73 debates · 38,400 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Health25,963
Social Care23,127
Economy & Jobs8,045
Local Government7,958
Culture Community6,083
Crime3,427
Education3,208
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

29 Apr

Conversion Practices

Conversion therapy is dangerous, discredited and barbaric; the Labour Government must end it and make a powerful statement to the LGBT+ community.

66 words·Read
24 Mar

Endometriosis Services

Secured debate to demand local specialist endometriosis services in Ipswich and nationwide, citing 9.4-year diagnosis delays and systemic medical misogyny that normalises women's p

1,630 words·Read
27 Jan

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Strongly supports Bill; emphasises fairness of prioritising 30,000 applicants for 9,500 posts, necessity to retain home-grown talent, and morality of not poaching doctors from WHO-

996 words·Read
21 Jan

Local Government Reorganisation: Referendums

Opposes referendums as unnecessary; argues the Government has a clear electoral mandate for reorganisation, and referendums would delay essential reforms to fix fragmented local se

2,269 words·Read
Showing 4 of 193·All 193 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @jackabbott.bsky.social

Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.

@jackabbott.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 49 posts
Celebratory warm, supportive
Labour and Co-operative Party
49
Posts
46
Substantive
12
Education
Most criticises
Conservative Party 2
Most supports
Government 9
Labour 4
Labour Government 4

Recent substantive posts.

WhenTopicToneExcerpt
24 MayEnergycelebratorySizewell C is crucial for our country's long-term energy security, but we are already seeing the benefits locally. Hundreds of jobs and apprenticeships have be…
23 MayOthermeasuredPatriotism, yes. Nationalism, no.
22 MayTransportangryReform UK have blocked Labour's proposals to get the Ipswich Northern Bypass moving. They've put jobs and investment at risk by trying to kill off this crucial…
Showing 3 of 46·All 46 substantive posts
§ 04Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Abbott holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 05Written questions.5 tabled · 5 answered · 9 Oct 2024 → 17 Apr 2025

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department of Health and Social Care240.0%
Department for Culture, Media and Sport120.0%
Home Office120.0%
Ministry of Justice120.0%

Most recent.

17 Apr 2025·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

What steps he is taking to increase the accessibility of the NHS for autistic people.

Under the Health and Care Act 2022, from 1 July 2022, Care Quality Commission-registered providers are required to ensure their staff receive specific training on learning disability and autism appropriate to their role. This will help to e…read full →

17 Apr 2025·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

What steps he is taking to ensure the protection of autistic people in pandemics.

Ensuring that the United Kingdom is prepared for a future pandemic is a top priority for the Government, and we are embedding lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic in our approach to pandemic preparedness. We aim to have flexible, adaptable, a…read full →

21 Nov 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered

Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help support young people to access the arts.

Improving access to arts is a priority of this Government, and links to our mission to extend opportunities for children and young people.DCMS is ensuring that its sectors are engaged in the Department for Education’s expert-led, independen…read full →

15 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered

What progress she has made on banning zombie-style knives and ninja swords.

We have implemented the ban on zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes approved by Parliament earlier this year. The ban came into force on 24th September.We will also be pressing ahead as soon as possible with a ban on Ninja swords, …read full →

Showing 4 of 5·All 5 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.6 declared interests · £181k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited
4 November 2025
Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited
13 July 2025
Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited
7 June 2025
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
21 May 2025
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Type of land/property: Residential property (House) Number of properties: 1 Location: Norwich Interest held: until 4 April 2025 Ownershi…
Showing 5 of 6·All 6 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Dec 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing156,25686.3%
Office Costs19,94011.0%
Staff Travel2,6241.4%
MP Travel2,2851.3%
Total · 107 claims181,106100%
Showing 4 of 107·All 107 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Abbott on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.2 contests · 2015, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Ipswich19,09943.3%Won
2015Central Suffolk and North Ipswich10,17318.8%Lost

2024 — full result, Ipswich.

CandidateVotes%
Jack AbbottWONLab19,09943.3

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Ipswich

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 38,400 words
23 Jul 2024 → 29 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
5 tabled · 5 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£181,106 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL