My latest SFP column - October 2026 Thursday, 15 October, 2026 Parliament returned this week from its ‘conference recess’, giving all the political parties a chance to set out their stall to voters. I appreciate that very few people reading this column will ever have attended an event like a Party Conference – but they are critical to the political calendar, and the policies announced may have major ramifications both nationally and locally. Every business I... Articles
Glemsford factory seeks smooth transition before plant shuts 4th April 2019 Members of the South Suffolk Taskforce. A major south Suffolk employer, which is set to cease its operations in the county next year, says it is committed to a... Local News
Philips Avent factory should be kept for industrial use, community leaders say 29th March 2019 A factory in Sudbury due to close next year - costing 430 jobs - should be kept for industrial use, community leaders have insisted after a meeting was held... Local News
Shotley Pier Project awarded government grant 23rd March 2019 Representatives from Shotley Heritage Charitable Community Benefit Society Ltd alongside South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge. Pictures: Shotley Heritage Charitable... Local News
South Suffolk businesses want Parliament to pass a Brexit deal, according to MP's survey 15th March 2019 As the Article 50 deadline rapidly approaches for Britain to negotiate its departure from the European Union, south Suffolk businesses have overwhelmingly... Local News
Brexit Update March 2019 12th March 2019 I have received a huge number of emails and other communications on the subject of Brexit, and although I cannot conceivably cover every point raised, I will... Local News
MP Publishes ‘No Deal’ Feedback 7th March 2019 James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, has unveiled some of the key responses he has received in approaching local firms and farms for their views on the... Articles
Visit to Hadleigh Community Primary School 1st March 2019 On Friday I visited Hadleigh Community Primary School, and had the pleasure of being shown around by headmaster Gary Pilkington. I was pleased to receive really... Local News
New community orchard planted in Clare 25th February 2019 New community orchard planted in Clare for benefit of future generations Volunteers behind a newly-installed community orchard in Clare believe future... Local News
Heroism of savagely attacked police dog highlighted as law protecting frontline animals is passed 8th February 2019 A Suffolk police dog who nearly died when cruelly knifed has been highlighted as a reasons why a new law protecting animals in service has won widespread... Local News
