Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister - what are Suffolk’s MPs saying? Monday, 22 June, 2026 Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister - here's what your MPs are saying. Pressure had been mounting on the PM for a while before reaching boiling point at the weekend, ultimately leading to this morning's resignation announcement. On the steps of 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said becoming Prime Minister was the 'proudest moment' of his life after inheriting a 'politically... Local News
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
Suffolk MP James Cartlidge on UK response to Iran attacks 6th March 2026 A Suffolk MP believes the Prime Minister should have provided the US with use of bases in the UK to help assist its mission to attack Iran. Sir Keir Starmer has... Local News
My latest EADT column - March 2026 4th March 2026 How Suffolk will feel the impact of military action in the Middle East I know that many readers will be concerned about the developing situation in the Middle... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge continues to call for lifts to be installed at Marks Tey train station 4th March 2026 An MP said he is ‘not giving up’ on his lobbying for a lift to be installed at Marks Tey train station after a 73-year-old woman fell using the bridge... Local News
Middle East - Latest Update 2nd March 2026 British nationals currently in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates should register their presence to receive direct updates... Reports
My latest SFP column - February 2026 19th February 2026 There will always be debate about the extent to which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hype or reality. In fact, through commonly used apps on our phones - such... Articles
