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
Sudbury bypass project moves to next stage after MP presents petition to Parliament 6th February 2018 The campaign to try to deliver a bypass for Sudbury is moving to its next stage, after the MP for South Suffolk brought a petition in support of the road to... Local News
So many victories have been won, but we're not letting up 3rd February 2018 I’m delighted to have been asked to contribute a column to this newspaper, and preparing for my first copy made me look at some of the promises I made when I... Articles
Honouring Daisy Brooks 31st January 2018 Today I am wearing my Daisy badge to honour Daisy Brooks who, at the age of just 7, died after suffering from a brain tumour. In April 2016 I raised Daisy's... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2018 Earlier this week I was very moved to sign the Holocaust Memorial Trust's Book of Commitment. On this Holocaust Memorial Day, I hope that we all take the... Westminster News
Proposals for new A120 link get backing from East Anglian businesses 26th January 2018 Campaigners backing a dualled A120 through Essex. L-R: James Cleverly, MP for Braintree, James Cartlidge MP for South Suffolk, Kemi Badenoch MP for Saffron... Local News
Clare Walkers are Welcome Launch 19th January 2018 James Cartlidge attended the launch of Walkers are Welcome in Clare on Friday. Clare is the first town in West Suffolk (and the second in Suffolk after Shotley)... Local News
James appointed PPS to Jeremy Hunt 16th January 2018 I am honoured to have been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Jeremy Hunt MP, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. This is clearly a... Westminster News
Patron visit to Shotley Pier 12th January 2018 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and Shotley Pier Group chairman John Davitt on the pier. Picture: SHOTLEY PIER GROUP Work to restore historic Suffolk pier... Local News
Visit to Stour Valley School 22nd December 2017 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge meets with pupils and staff at Stour Valley Community School and Clare Primary School. The Stour Valley Educational Trust hopes... Local News
