Chancellor announces devolution deal for Suffolk and Norfolk Thursday, 17 November, 2022 Suffolk and Norfolk devolution deal announced by Jeremy Hunt Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a new devolution deal for Suffolk. In his autumn statement, Mr Hunt said a similar deal for Norfolk would also "follow shortly". Neighbouring Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area has had an elected mayor since 2017. Councillor Matthew Hicks, leader of Suffolk County Council, welcomed the announcement... Local News
James Cartlidge: My role in designing the Health and Social Care Levy. And why we now need tax breaks for non-NHS healthcare. 11th October 2022 As Parliament returns today, our main business will be repeal of the six month-old Health and Social Care Levy. Given that all the main parties are now against... Articles
Outrage as National Grid admits it 'did not consult on offshore options' 5th October 2022 Campaigners and a Suffolk MP have slammed National Grid after the company publicly admitted they "did not consult offshore options" as part of their East... Local News
MPs warn government not to forget Suffolk in levelling up agenda 3rd October 2022 MPs have warned the government not to abandon Suffolk's levelling up agenda in the wake of the latest set of growth plans. - Credit: Archant/House of Commons... Local News
Cutting 45% income tax rate is 'unacceptable', says Suffolk MP 1st October 2022 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has called the 45% top income tax rate cut 'unacceptable', calling for a transparent discussion on 'how on earth we pay for our... Local News
My Latest Column - September 2022 15th September 2022 Last Thursday our new Prime Minister - sworn in before our late Queen barely 48 hours earlier – rose before the House of Commons to set out her planned policy... Articles
Suffolk's historic churches boosted by weekend visitors 11th September 2022 James Cartlidge at Milden church in South Suffolk during his ride on Saturday. - Credit: James Cartlidge The Suffolk Ride, Stride and Drive event on behalf of... Local News
MP launches energy price impact survey for small businesses 2nd September 2022 South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge visited the Cock Inn in Clare to discuss their management's concerns over soaring energy prices. - Credit: Office of James... Local News
Pressure grows to get pylons project consultation reopened 26th August 2022 A local MP has said there is 'no alternative' to reopening the pylon project's consultation, after a survey found that almost 100% of people think offshore... Local News
Staff at Vanners Silk in Sudbury awarded tens of thousands in damages and back pay by employment tribunal 25th August 2022 Vanners Silk Factory in Sudbury. Picture: Mecha Morton Tens of thousands of pounds in damages and back pay has been awarded to former staff at a beleaguered... Local News
