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
Suffolk Day is celebrated in parliament as county’s MPs host special event 21st June 2018 Suffolk’s seven MPs will be hosting some of the finest food, drink and entertainment from across the region as the county’s special day is celebrated in... Local News
Suffolk Day 2018 21st June 2018 I was pleased to work with my Westminster colleagues to highlight the things that we love most about our brilliant county. There has been a fine array of... Local News
MPs united in calls for dualling of A120 to gain Government funding 20th June 2018 A Parliamentary debate on the dualling of a key Essex transport route saw MPs across the region united in their calls to tackle congestion and aid the economy... Local News
South Suffolk MP concerned by recent rise in serious rural crime 15th June 2018 The MP for South Suffolk says more constituents feel they are living in more violent times, following a recent rise in serious crime in the county. During a... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge champions ‘vulnerable’ turtle dove 14th June 2018 L-R James Cartlidge MP, Robert Lingard (RSPB senior parliamentary liaison), Nick Oliver, Sam Lee (RSPB) South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has become the latest... Local News
Suffolk MP to champion plight of Turtle Doves 9th June 2018 The RSPB's warning that there's been a sharp decline in the number of Turtle Doves in the east and they've been placed on the list of threatened species... Local News
RSPB Owl Box Donation 8th June 2018 On Friday I donated an owl box that had been made for me by a local RSPB volunteer to Bentley Primary School. I hope that an owl takes to opportunity to re... Local News
June Article 1st June 2018 Last month I was delighted to host a meeting with Councillors from South Suffolk’s parishes regarding neighbourhood plans. The meeting, which was held at... Articles
Suffolk Show 2018 30th May 2018 I thoroughly enjoyed the first day of the Suffolk Show. Interesting discussions about rural crime with NFU and wildlife crime officers from Suffolk Constabulary... Local News
