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
Redevelopment of Hadleigh High School in the pipeline 22nd December 2025 A complete rebuild of a Suffolk secondary school is in the pipeline, following the discovery of unsafe concrete in several existing buildings. The Department... Local News
My latest SFP column - December 2025 18th December 2025 As we enter the final week before Christmas, I hope most readers will be more organised than me – and are able to avoid last minute shopping. But whether you’re... Articles
Sudbury defibrillator campaigner and Sporting Memories ambassador wins MP’s Community Champion Award 13th December 2025 A prolific volunteer – who plays a key role in Sudbury’s defibrillator campaign and a popular sporting reminiscence group – has received top recognition from an... Local News
My latest EADT column - December 2025 3rd December 2025 MP backs enterprise and hard work over bigger welfare state “I strongly support the benefits cap; there is a great social injustice when people in work earn... Articles
MP's call for station platform lifts turned down 1st December 2025 An MP's call to make a train station accessible has been turned down by a government minister. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk, wrote to the... Local News
Suffolk farmers fight on over new tax after Budget setback 28th November 2025 Holbrook farmers Harry and Chris Suckling, South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and Shotley farmer Richard Wrinch at the protest in London. Suffolk farmers... Local News
My latest SFP column - November 2025 20th November 2025 I must admit that when I was first elected to Parliament in 2015, I didn’t imagine that I would one day take part in Prime Minister’s Questions – or at least... Articles
Furious farmers amass tractors in protest over 114-mile pylons through UK countryside 16th November 2025 EXCLUSIVE: One aggrieved farmer said the pylons will have a "massive impact" on his farm and blasted the scheme as "absolute nonsense". Angry farmers assembled... Local News
Suffolk County Council single unitary proposals discussed in Parliament ahead of Government consultation launch 31st October 2025 Single unitary plans were discussed by leaders in Parliament ahead of the Government launching its consultation on major reform James Cartlidge, MP for South... Local News
