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
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
Conservatives Publish Alternative King’s Speech 11th May 2026 Under Labour people in Britain are struggling, we need a new approach. National News
