Ipswich has made its voice heard over heart attack care during a heated debate about the best way to save Suffolk lives.

The event, organized by Ipswich Evening Star and prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate Ben Gummer, attracted nearly 200 people.

Ben Gummer praised the turnout, saying: “What is wonderful is that this debate shows this town can stand up for itself and when we need to, we will fight.”

During last night’s confrontation, Ipswich MP Chris Mole faced a barrage of criticism from the public while Ben received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the crowd.

Ben argued that a specialist Primary Angioplasty Centre (PPCI) should be set up in Ipswich, so that people have access to the same high quality care wherever they live. He told the audience:

“Ipswich is not the Outer Hebrides, we deserve the best care.”

The debate, attended by nearly two hundred people, comes a week before Professor Roger Boyle, the national heart tsar, is due to report back with his review of heart attack care in Suffolk.

29th June 2009