My latest EADT column - May 2026 Wednesday, 6 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 Local Government Reorganisation on Suffolk without a clear mandate for the actual changes they are proposing. Whilst in principle I’ve always supported a unitary authority for Suffolk, my big fear is that one of the proposed unitary... Articles
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
Leaders respond as Suffolk elections back on after U-turn 16th February 2026 The government has backed down on its plans to postpone elections in Suffolk, but political leaders say the "flip-flopping" could be just as damaging. The May... Local News
My latest EADT column - February 2026 7th February 2026 I make no apology for devoting a number of my EADT columns to the number one issue for many of my constituents: the cost of living. Not only did headline... Articles
New funding pot for churches welcomed by South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge 29th January 2026 A renewed national funding commitment for listed churches has been welcomed by a Suffolk MP, after the Government reversed course on earlier plans. The... Local News
West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 27th January 2026 Gary Norgate spoke to James Cartlidge MP about progress on the construction Construction work for a new hospital remains on schedule to start within the... Local News
