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
MPs call for halt to Constable Country pylons consultation 25th March 2021 Four MPs from Suffolk and Essex have asked the government to stop the public consultation into plans for a new line of pylons from Bramford to Twinstead until a... Local News
My latest column - 18th March 2021 18th March 2021 On 18th March last year the Prime Minister made a statement to the country confirming that schools would be shut ‘until further notice’. That decision was soon... Articles
'Freeport' status for Felixstowe 3rd March 2021 James Cartlidge MP at Felixstowe Port, Suffolk. The ports of Felixstowe and Harwich have been announced as locations for new 'Freeports' in the Chancellor's... Local News
My latest column - 18th February 2021 18th February 2021 If the Covid-19 pandemic is one of the greatest crises to have faced any UK Government in history, it stands that delivering the only sustainable way out – mass... Articles
My latest column - Thursday 21st January 2021 21st January 2021 Amid the recent scenes of chaos as thugs descended on the legislature of our closest ally, the United States, one thought came to my mind: the chilling memory... Articles
Suffolk MPs united in call for teachers to be next in line for vaccinations 19th January 2021 Several Suffolk MPs have gone on record to show their support of teachers being prioritised in the next round of vaccinations - Credit: Archant A number of... Local News
James Welcomes Innovative New Mental Health Funding Programme 14th January 2021 James has welcomed an innovative new funding programme that has been launched by NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk and NHS West Suffolk clinical commissioning groups... Local News
Covid Vaccinations: Info for South Suffolk 7th January 2021 Please do not call your GP or local hub about getting vaccinated, unless requested, the NHS will contact you directly. Following discussions with the local CCG... Local News
Suffolk MPs accept new lockdown - but look forward to vaccine roll-out 4th January 2021 Suffolk MPs have accepted prime minister Boris Johnson had no alternative but to introduce a third national lockdown – but are hopeful the most vulnerable will... Local News
