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Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Now, here is an instruction: get both hands and grip the sides of your seat whilst you read this. You will soon know why. Many of you will remember the speech given by Suffolk-local and retail legend, Sir … Continue reading
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James Spencer over at Bridge Ward News has written a post called Do as he says or as he does? here. In my ever helpful way I thought I’d remind people of what Ben Gummer said (1 February 2013) For … Continue reading
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Ben Gummer’s Ipswich Star Column 18.01.2013
We have heard a lot about ‘workers’ and ‘shirkers’ recently. This debate began when the government proposed to increase benefits by 1% each year, rather than in line with inflation. At its root lies the question of ‘fairness’ – and … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Back to Work Well, a very happy new year to you all: I hope you had a restful and happy break over Christmas. I was able to take a few days off, occupied in part by the inevitable Christmas bug. … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Today If there is a single moment in the day when the British are at one, it is breakfast. As the nation’s alarm clocks go off, most of us tune into the radio. In Suffolk we have two amazingly popular … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Leveson Larks I am writing this in the library of the House of Commons – a beautiful, book-lined and panelled room with mahogany tables and green leather chairs. Behind me are a sextet of low-slung armchairs which are impossible to … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Here’s Ben Gummer’s latest Morning ipswich Star column. Scrap Fuel Duty and Replace with Road Pricing Like most people, I fear having to go the petrol station. The price of fuel has become exorbitant and for some people, petrol prices … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s Latest Star Column
Dialysis Victory This week is miscellany week. So here is an assortment of thoughts on what has been going on. First off, we scored a little victory on behalf of patients needing kidney dialysis. Recent guidance from the health department … Continue reading
Ben Gummer’s latest Star Column
Raising the Bar My parents recently had a friend from China to stay, who brought his son – his only son, of course – with him. He may have been a young teenager but he could speak enough English to … Continue reading
