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
James Cartlidge takes part in Prime Minister's Questions 25th June 2015 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge took part in his first Prime Minister’s question time in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Westminster News
Villages’ ‘real hope’ over mobile phone black spots 19th June 2015 Three Suffolk villages are a step closer to getting connected after it emerged they could form part of a multi-million-pound Government project to improve... Local News
Highways England deserves hair-dryer treatment from MP 18th June 2015 As an infrequent user of the A12 south of Ipswich, I cannot fully appreciate the level of frustration that hits drivers who use it every day. Local News
A12 works at Copdock near completion but drivers continue to face delays on A14 as roadworks overrun 16th June 2015 Roadworks that have frustrated motorists for months on the A12 in Suffolk have now nearly finished – and most of the speed limits have been lifted. Local News
James Cartlidge MP Holds Surgery in Hadleigh 12th June 2015 On Friday 12th June 2015 James Cartlidge held his constituency surgery in Hadleigh Town Hall. Local News
MPs set to slake their thirst with a pint of Sudbury’s finest Pickwick Bitter 12th June 2015 Some of the country’s most challenging issues could be thrashed out this summer over a pint of bitter brewed in west Suffolk. Westminster News
Mr Cartlidge sings praises of district in first Commons speech 6th June 2015 James Cartlidge took the opportunity to praise local businesses and the countryside of South Suffolk in his first address in the House of Commons last week. Westminster News
Top marks for One sixth form, formerly Suffolk One, in glowing Ofsted report 4th June 2015 ‘Outstanding’ – that’s Ofsted’s top verdict on the largest sixth form in Suffolk, One. Local News
James Cartlidge MP Holds Surgery in Sudbury 30th May 2015 On Saturday 30th May 2015 James Cartlidge held his first surgery in Sudbury Town Hall. Local News
