My latest SFP column - December 2025 Thursday, 18 December, 2025 As we enter the final week before Christmas, I hope most readers will be more organised than me – and are able to avoid last minute shopping. But whether you’re completely stocked up for the Yuletide phase or still have some way to go to tick everything off the list, I’m sure you won’t mind my usual refrain… don’t forget to shop local! Helpfully, the Town Council have produced a free Sudbury... Articles
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
Closure on A14 Orwell Bridge, outside Ipswich, causing chaos for residents as first meeting held between MPs 5th November 2024 Suffolk MPs have held their first meeting to address the closures of a vital bridge which cause chaos for residents and businesses alike. On Friday, several of... Local News
Budget: Lack of a roadmap to the 2.5% GDP spend risks UK's security, Tories warn 31st October 2024 Watch: Tories and Lib Dems want 2.5% defence spending pathway The lack of a clear plan that will result in the UK spending 2.5% of GDP on defence puts the... Westminster News
