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
St Mary’s Church in Stoke-by-Nayland, near Sudbury, celebrates completion of major £600,000 restoration project 5th September 2024 Celebrations were afoot at a village church near Sudbury, after a major renovation costing more than £500,000, which has restored the building to its best... Local News
New moves to speed up new power lines across East Anglia 4th September 2024 The government has signalled that it is determined to press ahead with new power infrastructure as quickly as possible by cancelling a scheme looking at co... Local News
Residents of Spring Lodge Care Home enjoy river trip with local MP 4th September 2024 Care home residents recently relished a scenic river excursion in the company of their MP. The outing from the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, tracked the River... Local News
My latest EADT column - September 2024 4th September 2024 Suffolk parents anxious over Labour VAT on school fees plans I was delighted to be asked to contribute a monthly column to the EADT – and with fortuitous timing... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge fears Government’s new housing targets are ‘undeliverable’ and could diminish Neighbourhood Plans 25th August 2024 New national housebuilding targets have been met with concern from a Suffolk MP, who fears they may diminish the voice of communities on where homes are built... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge’s cycling fund-raiser to help Great Cornard church refurbishment 22nd August 2024 A Suffolk MP will be cycling to raise money for a village's church refurbishment. James Cartlidge MP, who represents South Suffolk, will be participating in... Local News
MP fears new housing targets could diminish local voices 22nd August 2024 New national housebuilding targets have been met with concern from a Suffolk MP, who fears they may diminish the voice of communities on where homes are built... Local News
Encouragement pours in from Suffolk’s key political figures on A-Level results day 15th August 2024 Encouragement is pouring in from Suffolk’s key political figures as pupils receive their A-level results. The anticipation is over for pupils and parents as... Local News
My latest column - August 2024 15th August 2024 One of the great privileges of being the Member of Parliament for South Suffolk is a sense of custodianship – this is a fundamentally rural constituency, and as... Articles
