My latest column - May 2024 Thursday, 16 May, 2024 In Stockport to v isit KNDS’s factory where I met the highly-skilled fitters and welders making our British Army Boxer armoured infantry vehicles. “The economy is going gangbusters”. Not my words, or any other Conservative Minister, but a direct quote from the Office of National Statistics. They’ve found that the UK economy grew 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024 – a very healthy performance indeed... Articles
Additional funding for Hadleigh Pool & Leisure 23rd March 2024 Dear Colleague letter received from Minister Andrew on Saturday 23rd March 2024: Dear Colleague, DCMS SWIMMING POOL SUPPORT FUND As you will be aware, sport and... Local News
Pylon Update - March 2024 22nd March 2024 My response to the ESO East Anglian Network study I have been a leading campaigner, along with offSET colleagues, for more choice on electrical transmission... Articles
My latest column - March 2024 21st 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... Articles
MP hails success of latest jobs fair after biggest turnout yet 14th March 2024 James meeting representatives from Seetec Pluss who run a Work, Wellbeing & Employment Service. Almost 1,000 visitors turned out for an annual careers fair... Articles
First ‘buffer tree’ planted to mark new hospital’s progress 29th February 2024 James Cartlidge MP, Jo Churchill MP & Lord Markham at the new West Suffolk Hospital site A Government Minister has planted the first tree at the site of the new... Local News
Oral Statement on the Integrated Procurement Model 28th February 2024 James Cartlidge MP - Oral Statement on the Integrated Procurement Model Wednesday 28th February 2024 Westminster News
Defence Select Committee - 21.02.24 21st February 2024 Defence Select Committee. Wednesday 21st February 2024. Westminster News
Suffolk MP among 18 Brits Sanctioned by Moscow for anti-Russian sentiment 15th February 2024 An MP has been sanctioned by the Russian government, in the latest set of retaliatory measures against British officials. The Kremlin announced on Monday that... Local News
My latest column - February 2024 15th February 2024 No matter how busy we are in Parliament, or at the Ministry of Defence, I always try to undertake as many constituency visits as possible. This remains one of... Articles