My latest SFP column - March 2026 Thursday, 19 March, 2026 I completely understand that my constituents will be very concerned about the impact on their energy bills, following recent events in the Middle East. There is no point pretending that war on two fronts is going to leave us unscathed economically; but it’s nevertheless important for me to set out how I have been responding to the situation. Having written so much about the critical issue of the... 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
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
