Suffolk MP James Cartlidge on UK response to Iran attacks 6th March 2026 A Suffolk MP believes the Prime Minister should have provided the US with use of bases in the UK to help assist its mission to attack Iran. Sir Keir Starmer has... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge continues to call for lifts to be installed at Marks Tey train station 4th March 2026 An MP said he is ‘not giving up’ on his lobbying for a lift to be installed at Marks Tey train station after a 73-year-old woman fell using the bridge... Local News
Leaders respond as Suffolk elections back on after U-turn 16th February 2026 The government has backed down on its plans to postpone elections in Suffolk, but political leaders say the "flip-flopping" could be just as damaging. The May... Local News
New funding pot for churches welcomed by South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge 29th January 2026 A renewed national funding commitment for listed churches has been welcomed by a Suffolk MP, after the Government reversed course on earlier plans. The... Local News
West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 27th 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... Local News
Jimmy's Farm owner in Parliament for Black Poplar work 25th January 2026 The owner of a wildlife park near Ipswich met with a Suffolk MP at a visit to Parliament this week. Jimmy Doherty, the owner and founder of Jimmy's Farm in... Local News
My latest SFP column - January 2026 15th January 2026 Few would disagree with the idea that we should support our Suffolk pubs – but putting that in practice is far from easy, when those who run our hospitality... Local News
My latest EADT column - January 2026 7th January 2026 As Suffolk woke to a dusting of snow on Monday morning, the countryside that is the hallmark of our beautiful county looked particularly magical – but I’m... Local News
Redevelopment of Hadleigh High School in the pipeline 22nd December 2025 A complete rebuild of a Suffolk secondary school is in the pipeline, following the discovery of unsafe concrete in several existing buildings. The Department... Local News