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 SFP column - October 2025 16th October 2025 In my September column, I wrote about having an estate agent attend my constituency surgery for the first time – to complain about the moribund state of the... Articles
MP vows to help church resolve issues 9th October 2025 James Cartlidge, Member of Parliament for South Suffolk, recently visited St Mary’s Church in Thorpe Morieux to discuss the ongoing banking issues that the... Local News
My latest EADT column - October 2025 1st October 2025 And so, the march of the pylons is officially underway. National Grid’s proposals to build 180km of overhead cables from Norwich to Tilbury has gone to planning... Articles
Norwich to Tilbury pylon proposal that would go through numerous Suffolk communities to go to Planning Inspectorate 27th September 2025 National Grid’s planning application for 180km of pylons from Norwich to Tilbury, which would cut through lots of Suffolk villages, is to go to the Planning... Local News
My latest SFP column - September 2025 18th September 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St... Articles
MPs in West Suffolk, Ipswich, South Suffolk and Lowestoft weigh in on major council reform proposals 3rd September 2025 Suffolk MPs have weighed in on proposals to reform local councils for the next 50 years. Under Government plans, Suffolk's six county, district and borough... Local News
My latest EADT column - September 2025 3rd September 2025 As Parliament returns this week, it’s been a case of straight back into the thick of it. On Monday, in my role as Shadow Defence Secretary, I responded to a... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge criticises Treasury Minister for declining meeting with farmers over inheritance tax changes 30th August 2025 A Suffolk MP has slammed a Government Minister for declining a meeting with local farmers over controversial incoming tax proposals. South Suffolk MP James... Local News
National Grid lodges plans for Norwich to Tilbury project 29th August 2025 Formal plans for the Norwich to Tilbury power project, which could see 500 pylons built across the East Anglian countryside, have been formally submitted. The... Local News
