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
South Suffolk MP urges total rethink on changes to inheritance tax on farming businesses after report warns of potential impact 13th July 2025 Concerns are building that changes to inheritance tax could ‘suck the life out of British farming’, a Suffolk MP has warned, after a report on their potential... Local News
My latest EADT column - July 2025 2nd July 2025 I had the privilege to meet serving members of one of our most prestigious British Army regiments and chat to them about their service, from housing to... Articles
Hadleigh banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location 28th June 2025 The new banking hub for Hadleigh remains on track for this summer, despite being unable to secure a high street location. Cash Access UK is planning to open a... Local News
MP fears withdrawal of Government support for neighbourhood plans would diminish community voices 19th June 2025 At the Neighbourhood Plan Meeting, Sudbury, March 2025. Government support for neighbourhood plans must continue, or else communities will be ‘deprived of the... Articles
My latest SFP column - June 2025 19th June 2025 Last Wednesday we saw the publication of the Chancellor’s Spending Review, which is when the Government sets out public spending plans for each Government... Articles
UK's oldest responder still saving lives aged 88 7th June 2025 James Cartlidge MP with his 2023 Community Champion, Carol Moss. An 88-year-old volunteer community first responder (CFR) is still serving her community after... Local News
My latest EADT column - May 2025 4th June 2025 Attending the Hadleigh Show on 17th May. It’s been an incredibly busy time in my shadow defence role these past few weeks, coming to a head with the publication... Articles
Ormiston Sudbury Academy building work to begin in summer 25th May 2025 Work to construct a new school building in Suffolk will begin in the summer, it has been confirmed. Building work at Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, will... Local News
Suffolk MPs urge Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to explore alternatives to National Grid’s pylon scheme 18th May 2025 Opponents to contentious pylon proposals through the Suffolk countryside are continuing their plea for alternatives to be explored – arguing that the current... Local News
