My latest SFP column - August 2026 Thursday, 20 August, 2026 Prime Ministers changing; hosepipe bans and wildfires in Suffolk; farmers warning of a terrible harvest; fuel prices surging and falling like a rollercoaster – though always seemingly accelerating faster on the way up. As ever, these remain far from normal times. Of course, whilst the extraordinary weather brings its challenges, there is plenty of upside to such an abundance of unbroken glorious... Articles
My latest EADT column - May 2026 6th 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... 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
Regenerating Sudbury 9th April 2026 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has urged the people of Sudbury “seize the moment” and back a fresh bid to redevelop the town, which he believes will be... 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
