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
My latest column - November 2023 16th November 2023 Planting my cross in the Constituency Garden of Remembrance. I have no doubt that the overwhelming majority of my constituents will have been appalled at this... Articles
Swimming Pool Support Fund - Hadleigh 3rd November 2023 Email received from Sport England on Friday 3rd November: Dear Member of Parliament, As announced in the 2023 Spring Budget, the Government is investing over... Articles
My latest column - October 2023 19th October 2023 It was a sombre mood in Parliament yesterday as we returned from our Conference season, given events in the Middle East and the continuing coverage of truly... Articles
Sudbury’s Befriending Scheme unveils Red Rose Community Farm for vulnerable people in Lindsey 6th October 2023 The creation of a Sudbury charity’s community care farm reached a key milestone at the weekend, as guests were invited to witness the site’s radical... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge expresses disappointment over closure of Elmsett Post Office 27th September 2023 Sasha Lawrence and James Cartlidge MP outside Elmsett Post Office, October 2022. A Suffolk MP has expressed disappointment at the news that a village post... Local News
My latest column - September 2023 21st September 2023 With Long Melford Litter Pick volunteers and outside St Mary's Church, Hadleigh on this year's Ride n' Stride. Throughout my time serving as MP for South... Articles
Update on RAAC in Schools 5th September 2023 James Cartlidge MP inspecting RAAC at West Suffolk Hospital. The Secretary of State for Education made a statement yesterday about the steps that the Department... Local News
My statement on RAAC in School Buildings 4th September 2023 James Cartlidge MP; Witnessing RAAC impact at West Suffolk hospital. It remains my understanding that two schools in South Suffolk are currently affected by... Local News
Pylon update - August 2023 30th August 2023 Looking back over all the pylon coverage, of which there has been a lot this summer, I am incredibly grateful to all of the activists and campaigners who have... Articles