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
Wage growth 26th October 2018 One factor above all is often cited as the reason why our modern politics seems to be unstable, and that is the freeze in wages many have felt since the 2008... Articles
My Thoughts on a 'People's Vote' 24th October 2018 I have recently received a large number of emails and social media messages encouraging me to support a so called ‘people’s vote’ or second referendum. Others... Articles
Calls for ‘tough action’ to deter hare coursing and guard rural communities 21st October 2018 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge with CLA member George Hurrell Picture: CLA Countryside campaigners have lobbied for tougher action on illegal blood sport as... Local News
Progress for First Time Buyers 19th October 2018 This may be a Brexit dominated Parliament, but there is general agreement across our polity that housing must be close to the most important domestic issue for... Articles
South Suffolk MP seeks farmers' views on proposed post-Brexit agricultural bill 6th October 2018 The MP for South Suffolk wants local farmers to weigh in on the future of British agriculture after Brexit, as a proposed bill is set to continue its passage... Local News
Visit to Nethergate Brewery, Long Melford 5th October 2018 I enjoyed a brilliant brewery tour at Nethergate Brewery in Long Melford. Sampled their famous beers such as Growler, and delighted that my colleagues will be... Local News
Suffolk man receives award from Theresa May for mental health work after death of brother 20th September 2018 A Suffolk man has received a prestigious award from the prime minister for championing mental health awareness following the death of his twin brother. Harry... Local News
Delphi Update 7th September 2018 This morning I was pleased to update the Sudbury business forum about recent progress in relation to the Delphi site. I set up the South Suffolk Taskforce in... Local News
South Suffolk MP appointed as aide to Foreign Secretary 5th September 2018 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge said he was honoured after being appointed to the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Foreign Secretary... Westminster News
