New MP James Cartlidge tackles railway issues between Sudbury and Marks Tey 19th May 2015 Passengers making the journey from Sudbury to London have to change trains at Marks Tey. But according to campaigners who want a footbridge or underpass with lifts installed at the station, it is extremely difficult for wheelchair users, young families with children, people with disabilities or those carrying heavy luggage to gain access to ongoing trains.
James cartlidge meets rail officials to discuss possible improvements 15th May 2015 James Cartlidge met with Hannah Briggs, the public affairs manager for Network Rail to discuss line improvements on the Sudbury-Marks Tey branch. The pair took the train to Marks Tey, to discuss the key issues, with Mr Cartlidge calling for a business case to be made to see investment in the branch. “There are a range of things, some are ambitious and some are more realistic,” said Mr Cartlidge.
New MP to meet factory bosses in Sudbury about proposed loss of 176 jobs 14th May 2015 This newspaper broke the news last week that Sudbury-based engineering firm Delphi Diesel Systems, which currently employs about 700 people at its Newton Road plant, intends to lose 91 permanent and 85 temporary staff over the coming months. The restructuring, which will be achieved by voluntary redundancy where possible, is part of a plan to outsource the manufacture of non-core components to a factory in Romania.
James Cartlidge MP Attended VE Day Celebrations in Lavenham 10th May 2015 James was honoured to meet 92 year old Olden Lacy, veteran of WW2 US bomber squadron.
Election 2015: Conservatives strong in Suffolk with David Cameron on course for slender majority 7th May 2015 The Tories have maintained their hold on Suffolk, increasing majorities in constituencies such as Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and South Suffolk. Reflecting what was very a strong night for the party, seats across Suffolk and north Essex remained in Conservative hands. Sir Bob Russell’s Colchester seat was one of the many Liberal Democrats to disappear under a tide of blue and although Douglas Carswell held Clacton for UKIP, his majority was sizably reduced.
Conservatives stay in power in South Suffolk as James Cartlidge is named as new MP 7th May 2015 Mr Cartlidge replaces the outgoing Tim Yeo who was deselected in February last year by South Suffolk Conservative Association members. Mr Cartlidge secured 27,549 votes to win ahead of Labour’s Jane Basham who secured 10,001 votes. After the vote was announced Mr Cartlidge thanked his team for their support and vowed to work hard for his constituents.
