My latest SFP column - September 2025 Thursday, 18 September, 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St Gregory’s Primary School. These have been glum times on many fronts, economically and internationally, but to have a royal visit to Sudbury Silk Mills was a timely reminder of the huge strengths we still possess locally, whatever trials and... Articles
My latest Suffolk Free Press column - December 2024 19th December 2024 It’s perhaps one of the most oft-repeated phrases you’ll hear me say at this time of year – ‘please shop local, where you can’. Our businesses are under a lot... Articles
Founder of Sudbury Independent Parkinson's Group wins Suffolk MP’s community champion award for 2024 5th December 2024 John Lane, founder of the Sudbury Independent Parkinson's Group, was named the South Suffolk Champion Champion for 2024. Pictured from left: Mr Lane with South... Local News
My latest EADT Column - December 2024 4th December 2024 According to recent reports, Suffolk – and a number of other counties – will soon be part of a major shake-up of local Government. The East Anglian Daily Times... Articles
My latest Suffolk Free Press Column - November 2024 21st November 2024 For all the public discourse about Assisted Dying, Parliament has rarely debated the subject. In fact, in the last two years it’s been debated in depth only... Articles
Plans for new Ormiston Sudbury Academy school revealed 15th November 2024 A consultation has been launched as the plans for a new secondary school in a Suffolk town have been revealed. Ormiston Sudbury Academy is seeking planning... Local News
Suffolk MPs head up political battle over pylons in region 6th November 2024 The arguments about whether to put up pylons to carry electricity across the region or bury cables underground has taken a new twist with MPs taking sides in... Local News
James Cartlidge opinion: Tax rises will hit farmers hardest 6th November 2024 In late September I was asked by the EADT to give my views on the pylon issue. In my comment I stressed that this was about more than just pylons, rather, the... Local News
Suffolk MPs discuss the impact of Orwell Bridge closures 5th November 2024 Suffolk leaders have come to the table to kickstart talks to end the chaos that rocks the county when the Orwell Bridge closes. MPs James Cartlidge, Jack Abbott... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge ‘incredibly privileged’ for appointment to new Shadow Cabinet 5th November 2024 A Suffolk MP has been chosen for a post in the new Shadow Cabinet. This past Saturday, November 2, Kemi Badenoch was announced as the new Conservative Party... Westminster News
