My latest SFP column - September 2025 18th September 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St... Articles
My latest EADT column - September 2025 3rd September 2025 As Parliament returns this week, it’s been a case of straight back into the thick of it. On Monday, in my role as Shadow Defence Secretary, I responded to a... Articles
My latest SFP column - August 2025 21st August 2025 It’s August and I hope all readers are enjoying the lovely weather of late. Some may even think the recent heatwave was ‘too hot’. But as always, it doesn’t... Articles
MP’s concerns on Council tax ‘surge’ threat 7th August 2025 As new independent research confirms that Ipswich is the highest charging shire district in England, James Cartlidge MP warns that local Government... Articles
My latest EADT column - August 2025 6th August 2025 One of my biggest concerns about the Government’s plans to reform local government in Suffolk is simply the lack of debate, but Local Government Reorganisation... Articles
My latest SFP column - July 2025 17th July 2025 Whilst it’s been wonderful to have such sunny weather of late, visiting farms around the constituency it’s clear that persistently lower than average rainfall... Articles
My latest EADT column - July 2025 2nd July 2025 I had the privilege to meet serving members of one of our most prestigious British Army regiments and chat to them about their service, from housing to... Articles
MP fears withdrawal of Government support for neighbourhood plans would diminish community voices 19th June 2025 At the Neighbourhood Plan Meeting, Sudbury, March 2025. Government support for neighbourhood plans must continue, or else communities will be ‘deprived of the... Articles
My latest SFP column - June 2025 19th June 2025 Last Wednesday we saw the publication of the Chancellor’s Spending Review, which is when the Government sets out public spending plans for each Government... Articles