My latest SFP column - March 2026 Thursday, 19 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 no point pretending that war on two fronts is going to leave us unscathed economically; but it’s nevertheless important for me to set out how I have been responding to the situation. Having written so much about the critical issue of the... Articles
Conservative response to the Strategic Defence Review 28th September 2024 Below you can find the Conservative response to Lord Robertson's Strategic Defence Review. Published on 28th September 2024. Reports
PM Keir Starmer criticised over Suffolk pylons scheme 27th September 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been accused of "throwing rural communities in the east of England under the bus" by backing plans to route 50m-high pylons... Local News
Delphi Sudbury units listed on Rightmove by Savills Ipswich 26th September 2024 Units at a former Suffolk factory site that caught fire earlier this year have appeared on Rightmove. Savills Ipswich is marketing the opportunity to secure new... Local News
Campaigners condemn PM's defence of pylons plan 26th September 2024 Comments made by the prime minister that plans for pylons must go ahead regardless of opposition have been described as "damaging" by campaigners. Sir Keir... Local News
Cash Access UK to run Hadleigh banking hub in 2025 25th September 2024 A new banking hub is expected to open its doors in a Suffolk town by July next year, it has been confirmed. Cash Access UK will take on the running of the new... Local News
Future of Boxford Post Office near Sudbury under threat 11th September 2024 A Suffolk village store which is one of Britain's oldest shops could be under threat as part of proposals which would see its Post Office hours potentially cut... Local News
Options for fire-hit Sudbury Delphi factory discussed at meeting between MP and council as marketing campaign to launch 9th September 2024 The future of a derelict factory in a Suffolk town has been discussed at a meeting between a local MP and the council as a marketing campaign for new tenants is... Local News
One third of shadow cabinet backs Kemi Badenoch for Tory leadership 8th September 2024 Shadow defence and business secretaries say their conservative colleague has the X-factor and can ‘cut through’ to voters. Kemi Badenoch had the backing of more... Articles
Region 'needs fair share' of alternative energy 5th September 2024 An MP has questioned the government's decision to scrap funding into research on offshore power lines. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk... Local News
