Budget Bonzana! Thursday, 28 March, 2024 You will all be aware of the national measures announced by the Chancellor in the Budget on Wednesday 6th March: fuel duty frozen, increasing the child benefit threshold and cutting NICs by a further 2%. But you probably won’t be aware of the significant investment into South Suffolk in recent weeks: £250,000 received by Gainsborough’s House from the National Lottery Heritage Fund £115k for... Local News
Clare Primary School suggest ways to reduce plastic pollution 28th June 2018 There were some high-quality suggestions from Clare Primary School students about how to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans. Lots of excellent debating... Local News
Champions stepping up to save turtle doves in 2018 27th June 2018 June has been a BIG month for turtle doves. One of the UK’s (and Europe’s) most threatened birds, their plight has inspired farmers, politicians, birders and... Articles
NFU South Suffolk Farmers meeting 25th June 2018 Last Friday I met with a group of South Suffolk farmers in Polstead to discuss the current issues and opportunities that they are encountering in their work. A... Local News
Graduation Ceremony at Thomas Gainsborough School 22nd June 2018 I was honoured to be the key note speaker at the Midsummer Graduation Celebration at Thomas Gainsborough School. A huge congratulations to all of the graduating... Local News
Suffolk Day is celebrated in parliament as county’s MPs host special event 21st June 2018 Suffolk’s seven MPs will be hosting some of the finest food, drink and entertainment from across the region as the county’s special day is celebrated in... Local News
Suffolk Day 2018 21st June 2018 I was pleased to work with my Westminster colleagues to highlight the things that we love most about our brilliant county. There has been a fine array of... Local News
MPs united in calls for dualling of A120 to gain Government funding 20th June 2018 A Parliamentary debate on the dualling of a key Essex transport route saw MPs across the region united in their calls to tackle congestion and aid the economy... Local News
South Suffolk MP concerned by recent rise in serious rural crime 15th June 2018 The MP for South Suffolk says more constituents feel they are living in more violent times, following a recent rise in serious crime in the county. During a... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge champions ‘vulnerable’ turtle dove 14th June 2018 L-R James Cartlidge MP, Robert Lingard (RSPB senior parliamentary liaison), Nick Oliver, Sam Lee (RSPB) South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge has become the latest... Local News