My latest SFP column - September 2025 Thursday, 18 September, 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St Gregory’s Primary School. These have been glum times on many fronts, economically and internationally, but to have a royal visit to Sudbury Silk Mills was a timely reminder of the huge strengths we still possess locally, whatever trials and... Articles
MP fears new housing targets could diminish local voices 22nd August 2024 New national housebuilding targets have been met with concern from a Suffolk MP, who fears they may diminish the voice of communities on where homes are built... Local News
Encouragement pours in from Suffolk’s key political figures on A-Level results day 15th August 2024 Encouragement is pouring in from Suffolk’s key political figures as pupils receive their A-level results. The anticipation is over for pupils and parents as... Local News
My latest column - August 2024 15th August 2024 One of the great privileges of being the Member of Parliament for South Suffolk is a sense of custodianship – this is a fundamentally rural constituency, and as... Articles
James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, on what it’s like to be in opposition 12th August 2024 The county’s most senior MP has spoken about what it’s like to be in opposition for the first time and his priorities moving forward. First elected to represent... Articles
NHS trust for West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds says it understands hospitals with RAAC ‘remain a priority’ amid review into new-builds 6th August 2024 An NHS trust has said it understands that hospitals with crumbling concrete remain a priority for the Government after a review was announced into a programme... Local News
MP and county council seek ‘fair deal for Suffolk’ on pylons proposal as National Grid consultation closes 2nd August 2024 High-profile pleas for ‘pylon-free solutions’ and ‘fairer treatment for East Anglia’ have been issued in response to the latest plans for a new power line... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge Norwich to Tilbury response 25th July 2024 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has called for the region to be "treated more fairly" in his formal response to National Grid's Norwich to Tilbury consultation... Local News
My latest column - July 2024 18th July 2024 It is a great honour to have been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for South Suffolk. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me – but... Articles
Hadleigh to receive new LINK banking hub after community leaders requests 16th July 2024 A Suffolk town is set to receive a new banking hub following requests from community leaders. LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has confirmed Hadleigh... Local News
