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
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
Treat teachers as high-priority for new Covid vaccines, says Suffolk MP 31st December 2020 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has called for school staff to be a priority for Covid vaccinations. - Credit: Office of James Cartlidge South Suffolk MP James... Speeches in Parliament
Brexit Deal Passes Commons: My Reaction 30th December 2020 I’m delighted that we have secured a UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and that this has now passed through the House of Commons with a huge majority. I... Articles
New owners for Vanners silk factory 25th December 2020 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge with Vanners MD Laura Gore in the factory earlier this year. - Credit: Office of James Cartlidge Jobs saved as Sudbury silk... Local News
Suffolk Tory MPs give thumbs up to Boris Johnson's EU deal 24th December 2020 Boris Johnson gives the thumbs-up after the news about the EU-UK deal was announced. Suffolk's Conservatives were quick to welcome the deal between the UK and... Westminster News
'Genuine risk' of Suffolk going into Tier 4, MP warns 19th December 2020 Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey. - Credit: CHRIS McANDREW/UK PARLIAMENT Suffolk MP and cabinet minister Therese Coffey says there is a "genuine risk" the... Local News
My latest column - 17th December 2020 17th December 2020 This time a year ago I was preparing to be sworn in for the third time in four years as the MP for South Suffolk, having had the great privilege to be returned... Articles
