My latest EADT column - May 2026 Wednesday, 6 May, 2026 Did anyone vote for a Greater Ipswich being imposed on their towns and villages at the last General Election? Short answer, no. The fact is, Labour are imposing Local Government Reorganisation on Suffolk without a clear mandate for the actual changes they are proposing. Whilst in principle I’ve always supported a unitary authority for Suffolk, my big fear is that one of the proposed unitary... Articles
My latest SFP column - April 2026 16th April 2026 I am acutely aware of how the cost of living continues to bite and cause great concern for so many of my constituents. So what exactly can we do about it... Articles
Jobs Fair success – over 500 attendees for MP’s latest annual event 16th April 2026 Last Friday, local MP James Cartlidge held his fifth annual Jobs Fair, supporting job seekers and local businesses. It took place at The Stevenson Centre in... Local News
Suffolk MP leads Sudbury Hamilton Road Quarter bid calls 13th April 2026 A town is being urged to "seize the moment" and bid for millions of pounds of funding to help regenerate a rundown area of the town centre. James Cartlidge, MP... Local News
Suffolk Tory candidates unveil £66 million investment promises at election campaign launch in Bury St Edmunds 7th April 2026 Suffolk's Tory candidates have launched their election campaign, setting out £66 million in investment promises. Dozens of prospective candidates launched the... Local News
My latest EADT column - April 2026 1st April 2026 Filling up has rarely been so expensive – from petrol and diesel on the forecourt, to the heating oil so many of my constituents rely on to stay warm, recent... Articles
James Cartlidge: When it comes to our defence Labour’s missed the boat 23rd March 2026 James Cartlidge is Shadow Defence Secretary and MP for South Suffolk. When I shared my policy plans for Defence with Conhome’s Tali Fraser last week, I stressed... Articles
My latest SFP column - March 2026 19th March 2026 I completely understand that my constituents will be very concerned about the impact on their energy bills, following recent events in the Middle East. There is... Articles
Brantham skate park, near Ipswich, 'in touching distance' after £100k cash boost from Babergh District Council as residents urged to donate 12th March 2026 CGI Brantham Skate Park. Picture: Brantham Parish Council Residents have been urged to donate as plans to build a new village skate park are 'in touching... Local News
MP wants Hay Wain in Flatford before Ipswich this summer 9th March 2026 A Suffolk MP has written to the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy asking for a famous painting to stop off in a village before Ipswich. South Suffolk MP James... Local News
