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For some months I’ve been writing in this column about the Cost of Living crisis. There is no question that we are now at the business end of its impact, with winter biting and colder weather upon us.

The new Mayhew Centre was opened today by MP James Cartlidge, with staff and student in attendance for a grand opening. Credit: Lauren Hyde (Image: Lauren Hyde)

Chris Suckling receiving his community farming hero certificate from South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge (Image: Brian Finnerty/NFU)

A Suffolk potato farmer who was seriously injured after an accident on the farm has scooped an award.

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".

In last month’s column I wrote about how pleased I was that Jeremy Hunt had become our new Chancellor of the Exchequer. In writing that, little did I know that a few weeks later I would be appointed a Minister in his Treasury team.

After working for both Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak over the last four years, it was no surprise that South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge ended up as a Treasury minister.

An MP from Suffolk was appointed exchequer secretary to the Treasury under new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, including Sudbury, succeeded Felicity Buchan to the role today.

I am delighted that Rishi Sunak has been appointed as our new Prime Minister. These have been challenging weeks for our economy, with my constituents concerned about interest rates and mortgages, and local businesses looking for stability to return.

James Cartlidge MP & Jo at Hilly Ridge Alpacas in Wattisham. Picture: Office of James Cartlidge

The personal and social benefits of interacting with alpacas have been brought to the fore at a Suffolk farm, which has been rejuvenated after surviving the struggles of Covid-19.

James Cartlidge and Priti Patel at Marks Tey station. - Credit: Office of Priti Patel

South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and Witham's Priti Patel have paid another visit to Marks Tey station in a bid to improve access to the station for travellers to and from Sudbury.