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
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
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
