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
My latest column - November 2022 17th November 2022 In last month’s column I wrote about how pleased I was that Jeremy Hunt had become our new Chancellor of the Exchequer. In writing that, little did I know that... Articles
Suffolk MP James Cartlidge on his new job at the Treasury 3rd November 2022 After working for both Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak over the last four years, it was no surprise that South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge ended up as a Treasury... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge appointed Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury under Chancellor Jeremy Hunt 28th October 2022 An MP from Suffolk was appointed exchequer secretary to the Treasury under new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, including Sudbury... Articles
My statement on the new Prime Minister 25th October 2022 I am delighted that Rishi Sunak has been appointed as our new Prime Minister. These have been challenging weeks for our economy, with my constituents concerned... Articles
Hilly Ridge Alpacas in Wattisham rejuvenated after back-to-business grant enables fresh investment in educational facility 22nd October 2022 James Cartlidge MP & Jo at Hilly Ridge Alpacas in Wattisham. Picture: Office of James Cartlidge The personal and social benefits of interacting with alpacas... Local News
Cartlidge and Patel call for better access for Sudbury rail passengers 21st October 2022 James Cartlidge and Priti Patel at Marks Tey station. - Credit: Office of Priti Patel South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and Witham's Priti Patel have paid... Local News
My Latest Column - October 2022 20th October 2022 As the local Member of Parliament, I see it as my duty to be frank with my constituents – recent events in Westminster have been damaging to economic confidence... Articles
Campaigners slam National Grid claim that offshore option 6x more expensive 17th October 2022 Campaigners have hit back at National Grid (NG) after the company claimed an offshore option to their controversial pylon project would cost six times the... Local News
As a former mortgage broker, rates are nothing of the magnitude we saw in the 2008 crisis 12th October 2022 Credit: Politics Home (Alamy) As a mortgage broker during the 2008 credit crunch, my memory is seared with those extraordinary days when email alerts of... Articles
