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
South Suffolk MP calls for protections against developers 'gaming the system' 9th July 2018 The MP for South Suffolk has called on the Government to protect districts against speculative development, as Babergh deals with the loss of its five-year land... Local News
Debate to tackle five-year land supplies 4th July 2018 Tackle five-year land supplies to help solve the housing crisis If national politicians can agree on one thing it’s that we need to build more homes. If local... Articles
July Article 1st July 2018 At this time of year South Suffolk really does explode into vibrant natural splendour. It’s the open gardens season, with flora and fauna to the fore, and a... Articles
70 Years of our NHS and we will make it work 30th June 2018 Next week we will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of our National Health Service. Wherever you stand on the detail of how we take forward our NHS with all the... Articles
Students unveil mural boards to protect new war memorial in Capel St Mary 29th June 2018 Gary Bunkell, Susanna Spencer (Head of Art East Bergholt High School), James Cartlidge, Artemio Gamlin, Liam Warburton, Felix Mallett and Thomas Butche with the... Local News
Clare Primary School suggest ways to reduce plastic pollution 28th June 2018 There were some high-quality suggestions from Clare Primary School students about how to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans. Lots of excellent debating... Local News
Champions stepping up to save turtle doves in 2018 27th June 2018 June has been a BIG month for turtle doves. One of the UK’s (and Europe’s) most threatened birds, their plight has inspired farmers, politicians, birders and... Articles
NFU South Suffolk Farmers meeting 25th June 2018 Last Friday I met with a group of South Suffolk farmers in Polstead to discuss the current issues and opportunities that they are encountering in their work. A... Local News
Graduation Ceremony at Thomas Gainsborough School 22nd June 2018 I was honoured to be the key note speaker at the Midsummer Graduation Celebration at Thomas Gainsborough School. A huge congratulations to all of the graduating... Local News
