My latest SFP column - September 2026 Thursday, 17 September, 2026 At the time of writing this article, one leading regional supplier is quoting £1.09 for a litre of heating oil. Naturally, this is being mirrored by steep prices on the petrol and diesel forecourt, and underlines the very real cost of living challenge. Clearly, international events are having an impact. At the moment, it’s not just the Iranian action in the Straits of Hormuz that is affecting... Articles
Closure on A14 Orwell Bridge, outside Ipswich, causing chaos for residents as first meeting held between MPs 5th November 2024 Suffolk MPs have held their first meeting to address the closures of a vital bridge which cause chaos for residents and businesses alike. On Friday, several of... Local News
Budget: Lack of a roadmap to the 2.5% GDP spend risks UK's security, Tories warn 31st October 2024 Watch: Tories and Lib Dems want 2.5% defence spending pathway The lack of a clear plan that will result in the UK spending 2.5% of GDP on defence puts the... Westminster News
Military families warn of exodus over private school VAT 28th October 2024 Service personnel who send their children to boarding school say they may be forced to quit the armed forces over rises in fees Serving officers and soldiers... Articles
MPs demand study into Labour’s ‘profoundly concerning’ pylon plan 20th October 2024 Ed Miliband insists that underground cables are more expensive, but a report has found otherwise Ed Miliband’s “pylon presumption” has come under fire from... Local News
South Suffolk MP takes on daily mile with Sudbury school 20th October 2024 A Suffolk MP has visited a primary school to join children on their daily mile. James Cartlidge, South Suffolk MP, attended St Gregory CEVC Primary School in... Local News
Orwell Bridge works set for next 6 months, Suffolk MP told 15th October 2024 Remedial works to the Orwell Bridge are expected to begin before April next year says the government. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk, wrote... Local News
Labour are putting our national security at risk 14th October 2024 The decision to surrender the Chagos Islands is just one example of the new Government’s defence negligence In judging Labour’s first 100 days, we have to... Articles
Miliband ‘wastes cash’ on net-zero pylon blight 13th October 2024 Campaigners accuse the Energy Secretary of pursuing ‘dogmatic’ agenda and warn of ‘pitchfork battles’ with rural communities Ed Miliband’s plan to erect... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge continues pledge to protect Boxford Post Office as cuts could come next month 10th October 2024 A Suffolk MP has continued his pledge to protect a ‘vital’ rural post office as cuts could come as early as next month. Last month, subpostmaster Richard... Local News
