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 column - 16th September 2021 16th September 2021 Whilst the fallout from Afghanistan lingers, Parliament’s focus has this week returned very much to domestic matters, especially Health and Social Care. On the... Articles
MP raises over £1K for local churches 15th September 2021 On the 11th September 2021, James Cartlidge MP took part in the annual Suffolk Historic Churches Ride & Stride, raising more than £1000 for the Suffolk Historic... Local News
My thoughts on the Health & Social Care Levy 9th September 2021 The Government has announced that it intends to implement a new Health and Social Care Levy, on which MPs voted in the House of Commons on Wednesday 8th... Articles
My Latest Column - 19th August 19th August 2021 Perhaps the most singularly significant ceremonial duty that I perform each year in the constituency is laying a wreath on Remembrance Sunday at one of our... Articles
Could the congested Copdock interchange be upgraded by 2030? 16th July 2021 James Cartlidge with Paul Davy from the Port of Felixstowe after his visit to discuss improving the Copdock interchange A new bid to keep pressure on Highways... Local News
My latest column - 15th July 15th July 2021 Throughout the worst of the pandemic ‘returning to normal’ has sounded like a distant and unbelievable prospect. But a return to something like pre-Covid life... Articles
Lavenham villagers come together to tackle affordable housing shortage in Suffolk 14th July 2021 James Cartlidge MP (front & centre) cuts the ribbon at Peek Close, Lavenham with representatives from Hastoe, Lavenham CLT, Lavenham Parish Counil, Babergh &... Local News
Suffolk MP James Cartlidge takes to kayak on River Stour 9th July 2021 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge took to a kayak on the River Stour. South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge couldn't resist the offering of getting on the water when... Local News
MP's praise for schoolchildren's abolitionist statue proposal 8th July 2021 Pupils met MP James Cartlidge outside at Stratford St Mary Primary School - Credit: Stratford St Mary Primary School A group of schoolchildren have received... Local News
