My latest SFP column - September 2025 Thursday, 18 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 Gregory’s Primary School. These have been glum times on many fronts, economically and internationally, but to have a royal visit to Sudbury Silk Mills was a timely reminder of the huge strengths we still possess locally, whatever trials and... Articles
Ipswich community leaders hold second Orwell Bridge meeting 1st August 2025 Community leaders in and around Ipswich have come together for a second meeting, held after Orwell Bridge works finished early. The MP for South Suffolk, James... Local News
‘Use it or lose it’ warning issued over a GP surgery taxi service between Boxford and Hadleigh 31st July 2025 A ‘use it or lose it’ warning has been issued over a GP surgery taxi service between Boxford and Hadleigh, as residents come to terms with the loss of their... Local News
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
South Suffolk MP urges total rethink on changes to inheritance tax on farming businesses after report warns of potential impact 13th July 2025 Concerns are building that changes to inheritance tax could ‘suck the life out of British farming’, a Suffolk MP has warned, after a report on their potential... Local News
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
Hadleigh banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location 28th June 2025 The new banking hub for Hadleigh remains on track for this summer, despite being unable to secure a high street location. Cash Access UK is planning to open a... Local News
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
UK's oldest responder still saving lives aged 88 7th June 2025 James Cartlidge MP with his 2023 Community Champion, Carol Moss. An 88-year-old volunteer community first responder (CFR) is still serving her community after... Local News
