Delight as Hadleigh High School in Suffolk to be redeveloped Friday, 17 July, 2026 The headteacher of a high school in Suffolk has said that she is "delighted" that planning permission has been granted to redevelop the school. Hadleigh High School near Ipswich will undergo a major change after Babergh District Council approved plans for a new main building and sports hall. The project, being delivered through the Department for Education's School Rebuilding Programme, includes a... Local News
My latest SFP column - July 2026 16th July 2026 By the time the next edition of this newspaper is published, Britain should have a new Prime Minister and Cabinet in place – without an intervening general... Articles
Keir Starmer to step down as Prime Minister - what are Suffolk’s MPs saying? 22nd June 2026 Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister - here's what your MPs are saying. Pressure had been mounting on the PM for a while before... Local News
My latest SFP column - June 2026 18th June 2026 As ever, it’s been a busy time on both local and national fronts and whilst last week may be classed as a big week in Westminster - due to not one but two... Articles
My latest EADT column - June 2026 3rd June 2026 The most revealing moments in politics are often the ones that happen behind closed doors. That is why the messages published on Tuesday in the so-called... Local News
My latest SFP column - May 2026 21st May 2026 As the new session of Parliament begins following last week’s State Opening, for me, this is all about being back in the Commons and working hard for the people... Articles
My latest EADT column - May 2026 6th May 2026 Did anyone vote for a Greater Ipswich being imposed on their towns and villages at the last General Election? Short answer, no. The fact is, Labour are imposing... Articles
My latest SFP column - April 2026 16th April 2026 I am acutely aware of how the cost of living continues to bite and cause great concern for so many of my constituents. So what exactly can we do about it... Articles
Jobs Fair success – over 500 attendees for MP’s latest annual event 16th April 2026 Last Friday, local MP James Cartlidge held his fifth annual Jobs Fair, supporting job seekers and local businesses. It took place at The Stevenson Centre in... Local News
Suffolk MP leads Sudbury Hamilton Road Quarter bid calls 13th April 2026 A town is being urged to "seize the moment" and bid for millions of pounds of funding to help regenerate a rundown area of the town centre. James Cartlidge, MP... Local News
