My latest SFP column - December 2025 Thursday, 18 December, 2025 As we enter the final week before Christmas, I hope most readers will be more organised than me – and are able to avoid last minute shopping. But whether you’re completely stocked up for the Yuletide phase or still have some way to go to tick everything off the list, I’m sure you won’t mind my usual refrain… don’t forget to shop local! Helpfully, the Town Council have produced a free Sudbury... Articles
James Cartlidge MP renews calls to make Marks Tey train station accessible amid rail Government takeover 23rd October 2025 An MP has renewed calls to make a train station accessible amid the Government's takeover of the rail network. James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, wrote to... Local News
My latest SFP column - October 2025 16th October 2025 In my September column, I wrote about having an estate agent attend my constituency surgery for the first time – to complain about the moribund state of the... Articles
MP vows to help church resolve issues 9th October 2025 James Cartlidge, Member of Parliament for South Suffolk, recently visited St Mary’s Church in Thorpe Morieux to discuss the ongoing banking issues that the... Local News
My latest EADT column - October 2025 1st October 2025 And so, the march of the pylons is officially underway. National Grid’s proposals to build 180km of overhead cables from Norwich to Tilbury has gone to planning... Articles
Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposal that would go through numerous Suffolk communities to go to Planning Inspectorate 27th September 2025 National Grid’s planning application for 180km of pylons from Norwich to Tilbury, which would cut through lots of Suffolk villages, is to go to the Planning... Local News
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
MPs in West Suffolk, Ipswich, South Suffolk and Lowestoft weigh in on major council reform proposals 3rd September 2025 Suffolk MPs have weighed in on proposals to reform local councils for the next 50 years. Under Government plans, Suffolk's six county, district and borough... Local News
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
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge criticises Treasury Minister for declining meeting with farmers over inheritance tax changes 30th August 2025 A Suffolk MP has slammed a Government Minister for declining a meeting with local farmers over controversial incoming tax proposals. South Suffolk MP James... Local News