West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 Gary Norgate spoke to James Cartlidge MP about progress on the construction Construction work for a new hospital remains on schedule to start within the timeframe provided by Government. West Suffolk Hospital is hoping to begin construction of its facility at Hardwick Manor in Bury St Edmunds in early 2028, despite concerns over timetable pressures for the project. Gary Norgate, programme director... 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
Military families warn of exodus over private school VAT 28th October 2024 Service personnel who send their children to boarding school say they may be forced to quit the armed forces over rises in fees Serving officers and soldiers... Articles
MPs demand study into Labour’s ‘profoundly concerning’ pylon plan 20th October 2024 Ed Miliband insists that underground cables are more expensive, but a report has found otherwise Ed Miliband’s “pylon presumption” has come under fire from... Local News
South Suffolk MP takes on daily mile with Sudbury school 20th October 2024 A Suffolk MP has visited a primary school to join children on their daily mile. James Cartlidge, South Suffolk MP, attended St Gregory CEVC Primary School in... Local News