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
My latest SFP column - February 2026 19th February 2026 There will always be debate about the extent to which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hype or reality. In fact, through commonly used apps on our phones - such... Articles
Leaders respond as Suffolk elections back on after U-turn 16th February 2026 The government has backed down on its plans to postpone elections in Suffolk, but political leaders say the "flip-flopping" could be just as damaging. The May... Local News
My latest EADT column - February 2026 7th February 2026 I make no apology for devoting a number of my EADT columns to the number one issue for many of my constituents: the cost of living. Not only did headline... Articles
New funding pot for churches welcomed by South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge 29th January 2026 A renewed national funding commitment for listed churches has been welcomed by a Suffolk MP, after the Government reversed course on earlier plans. The... Local News
West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 27th January 2026 Gary Norgate spoke to James Cartlidge MP about progress on the construction Construction work for a new hospital remains on schedule to start within the... Local News
Jimmy's Farm owner in Parliament for Black Poplar work 25th January 2026 The owner of a wildlife park near Ipswich met with a Suffolk MP at a visit to Parliament this week. Jimmy Doherty, the owner and founder of Jimmy's Farm in... Local News
My latest SFP column - January 2026 15th January 2026 Few would disagree with the idea that we should support our Suffolk pubs – but putting that in practice is far from easy, when those who run our hospitality... Local News
James Cartlidge: The Government talks but on Defence it’s hollow words and promises 12th January 2026 James Cartlidge is Shadow Defence Secretary, and MP for South Suffolk. Sitting alongside Kemi at PMQs last Wednesday, as she took Keir Starmer to task over his... Articles
My latest EADT column - January 2026 7th January 2026 As Suffolk woke to a dusting of snow on Monday morning, the countryside that is the hallmark of our beautiful county looked particularly magical – but I’m... Local News
