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My latest column - April 2024

“Whenever a child is ill, we feel incredibly powerless, but we are not powerless and nor are the Government. We have the power to raise the priority of brain tumour research and I hope the Government do so”.

Daisy’s legacy helps fund trial

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial for a potential breakthrough in childhood cancer treatment has begun, following years of campaigning and fundraising in memory of a Bures schoolgirl.

Budget Bonanza!

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%.

Extra funds to make centre more efficient

A second grant of more than £100,000 has been awarded to a town’s leisure centre in the space of four months, to help improve the facility’s energy efficiency.

MP backs option for alternative to new pylon line

A review into possible alternatives to a new pylon development has received backing of a local MP, who says it has revealed an option that is “good for the Dedham Vale and South Suffolk”.

My latest column - March 2024

Since I last wrote, some of our most important national and global political issues have been played out at the most local level. I’m pleased to report that the results have been very positive.

MP hails success of latest jobs fair after biggest turnout yet

James meeting representatives from Seetec Pluss who run a Work, Wellbeing & Employment Service.

Almost 1,000 visitors turned out for an annual careers fair organised by a Suffolk Member of Parliament, who hailed the event as a success for the Sudbury economy.