Jobs Fair success – over 500 attendees for MP’s latest annual event Thursday, 16 April, 2026 Last Friday, local MP James Cartlidge held his fifth annual Jobs Fair, supporting job seekers and local businesses. It took place at The Stevenson Centre in Great Cornard – with over 500 job seekers attending. There were also hundreds of opportunities available – with over 500 vacancies advertised by just one exhibitor, Stansted Airport. In all, jobs on display covered the full range of industries... Local News
James Cartlidge MP latest Suffolk Free Press Column - April 2026 16th April 2026 I am acutely aware of how the cost of living continues to bite and cause great concern for so many of my constituents. So what exactly can we do about it... Articles
Suffolk Conservatives Launch 2026 County Council Manifesto 7th April 2026 Today, on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Conservatives launched their Manifesto for the 2026 County Council Elections. Conservative councillors... Local News
James Cartlidge MP latest EADT column - April 2026 1st April 2026 Filling up has rarely been so expensive – from petrol and diesel on the forecourt, to the heating oil so many of my constituents rely on to stay warm, recent... Local News
James Cartlidge: When it comes to our defence Labour’s missed the boat 23rd March 2026 James Cartlidge is Shadow Defence Secretary and MP for South Suffolk. When I shared my policy plans for Defence with Conhome’s Tali Fraser last week, I stressed... Opinions
MP wants Hay Wain in Flatford before Ipswich this summer 9th March 2026 A Suffolk MP has written to the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy asking for a famous painting to stop off in a village before Ipswich. South Suffolk MP James... Local News
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... Articles
Suffolk is unfairly in the firing line over pothole rating 20th January 2026 The issue of potholes is once again in the headlines following the Government’s new Highways Ratings “traffic light” system, which has unfairly put Suffolk in... Local News
David Lammy vs James Cartlidge at PMQs 20th November 2025 I must admit that when I was first elected to Parliament in 2015, I didn’t imagine that I would one day take part in Prime Minister’s Questions – or at least... Articles
Suffolk Conservatives plan to get Suffolk working 30th September 2025 Column by Cllr Richard Smith MVO, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for finance, economic development and skills Work, health and community are... Local News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
