National government

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary to Defra

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary to Defra

National government

Suffolk MP appointed to raise the plights of rural voices in new role

Look inside RAF Barnham, which is set to house asylum seekers.

Look inside RAF Barnham, which is set to house asylum seekers.

Inside the former military base which could house asylum seekers

Planning permission is being submitted to use RAF Barnham to house asylum seekers.

Planning permission is being submitted to use RAF Barnham to house asylum seekers.

Former Suffolk military base could house hundreds of asylum seekers

Protestors forced Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to cut short his visit to Felixstowe

Protestors forced Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to cut short his visit to Felixstowe

National government

'We just don't want him' - Why protestors chased off MP from town

Ipswich MP speaks about new national cancer treatment plan

Ipswich MP speaks about new national cancer treatment plan

OPINION: Standards must improve for those diagnosed with cancer

Ken Weetch, former Labour MP has died aged 92

Ken Weetch, former Labour MP has died aged 92

National government

Former Ipswich MP Ken Weetch dies at 92

WASPI Women in Suffolk have said they feel angry and disappointed after the Government's decision to deny compensation for the second time.

WASPI Women in Suffolk have said they feel angry and disappointed after the Government's decision to deny compensation for the second time.

National government

Suffolk WASPI feel 'angry and disillusioned' as government turn down compensation

Girlguiders in Essex recognised in 2025 New Years Honours

Girlguiders in Essex recognised in 2025 New Years Honours

National government

Three guiding volunteers recognised in New Year Honours List

Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council

Councillor Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council

OPINION: The chancellor had a choice, and she chose party over country

Mike Smith, from Stowmarket and Area Foodbank, welcomed the lifting of the two child benefit cap

Mike Smith, from Stowmarket and Area Foodbank, welcomed the lifting of the two child benefit cap

National government

Suffolk charities welcome some of chancellor's budget announcements but not others

The tractor protest visited Felixstowe on Monday

The tractor protest visited Felixstowe on Monday

National government

Farmers hoot and wave at the Port of Felixstowe

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

Pensioners will be watching the budget closely ahead of a promised increase from the triple lock manifesto pledge

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said the funding was a

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said the funding was a

National government

Suffolk communities set to benefit from millions of government funding

Harry Jackson's video of the unrest in Nepal has received 29 million views

Harry Jackson's video of the unrest in Nepal has received 29 million views

National government

How Suffolk man became caught up in Nepal's revolt against government corruption

National government

OPINION: Taking a step towards biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, led a Westminster Hall debate this morning calling out the lack of coordination for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs)

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, led a Westminster Hall debate this morning calling out the lack of coordination for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs)

National government

MP calls for extra oversight of energy giants as residents left ‘devastated’

The emergency alert will ring out at 3pm

The emergency alert will ring out at 3pm

National government

Here's why devices will sound an alarm

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter met FirstPort residents in Felixstowe and Melton

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter met FirstPort residents in Felixstowe and Melton

National government

MP meets residents to discuss concerns about property management

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said the Government's change of heart on winter fuel payments was

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said the Government's change of heart on winter fuel payments was

National government

Suffolk MPs welcome change of heart over winter fuel payments

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has opened a new constituency office in Felixstowe

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has opened a new constituency office in Felixstowe

National government

Suffolk Coastal MP to open new constituency office in seaside town

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has called for a rethink by LINK of a decision not to grant a banking hub for Felixstowe

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has called for a rethink by LINK of a decision not to grant a banking hub for Felixstowe

National government

Decision not to grant Suffolk town a banking hub "needs to be rethought", MP says

'Robbing Peter to pay Paul' - promise of new police officers draws criticism

'Robbing Peter to pay Paul' - promise of new police officers draws criticism

Suffolk Police Federation

'Robbing Peter to pay Paul' - promise of new police officers draws criticism

The development site for Sizewell C in January. The Prime Minister is set to give the final go ahead for funding in June

The development site for Sizewell C in January. The Prime Minister is set to give the final go ahead for funding in June

National government

Prime Minister set to give final go ahead for Sizewell C in summer

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter spoke in parliament about her concerns about the impact of US tariffs on Suffolk

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter spoke in parliament about her concerns about the impact of US tariffs on Suffolk

National government

Suffolk MP seeks reassurances about impact of US tariffs in parliament

Nick Timothy MP and Cllr Bobby Bennett with custodial manager Kieron McDonagh at Highpoint prison

Nick Timothy MP and Cllr Bobby Bennett with custodial manager Kieron McDonagh at Highpoint prison

Local government

MP 'hugely impressed' by skills training programme at prison

Several initiatives have already been launched

Several initiatives have already been launched

Local government

Essex town to receive £737k to rejuvenate high street

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has signed a letter calling for a fair deal for farmers

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter has signed a letter calling for a fair deal for farmers

National government

Suffolk MPs sign letter calling on supermarkets to give farmers a "fair deal"

A lifesize cardboard cut out of Donald Trump has appeared in Felixstowe

A lifesize cardboard cut out of Donald Trump has appeared in Felixstowe

National government

Lifesize Donald Trump appears in Suffolk town as America prepares for inauguration

The Shadow Defence Secretary and South Suffolk MP, James Cartlidge, asked a question about the fictional James Bond ship

The Shadow Defence Secretary and South Suffolk MP, James Cartlidge, asked a question about the fictional James Bond ship

James Cartlidge

MP explains why he asked government about James Bond fictional ship

Dame Therese Coffey has been appointed to the House of Lords

Dame Therese Coffey has been appointed to the House of Lords

Former Suffolk MP's 'extraordinary year' ends with appointment to House of Lords

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said Felixstowe store Kingdom of American Sweets and Vapes was

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said Felixstowe store Kingdom of American Sweets and Vapes was

National government

MP hopes Suffolk vape shop 'targeting children' will be in breach of new law

MPs will debate the Bill on Friday

MPs will debate the Bill on Friday

Suffolk MPs divided on assisted dying bill ahead of Friday's vote

The Felixstowe wellbeing hub of Emmaus Suffolk. The charity has signed a letter to Suffolk MPs calling on the Government to consider the knock-on effects of an increase in employer NI contributions

The Felixstowe wellbeing hub of Emmaus Suffolk. The charity has signed a letter to Suffolk MPs calling on the Government to consider the knock-on effects of an increase in employer NI contributions

Suffolk charity's 'incredible concern' about National Insurance increases

A Suffolk mum and campaigner has welcomed a leading politician speaking out about a crackdown on social media for children

A Suffolk mum and campaigner has welcomed a leading politician speaking out about a crackdown on social media for children

National government

Smartphone-free campaigner welcomes possible social media ban for children

Dr Peter Prinsley, MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, has come out in support of Ms Leadbeater's assisted dying bill

Dr Peter Prinsley, MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, has come out in support of Ms Leadbeater's assisted dying bill

Suffolk MP who works as a surgeon in hospitals backs assisted dying bill

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, has written a pastoral letter to the Catholics of East Anglia

The Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, has written a pastoral letter to the Catholics of East Anglia

National government

Bishop asks Catholics of East Anglia to oppose assisted dying bill

Jeremy Brown alongside his wife, Debbie

Jeremy Brown alongside his wife, Debbie

Sub-postmaster warns of scandal 'potentially bigger' than Horizon

Rachel Reeves has pledged £2.7 billion to Sizewell C

Rachel Reeves has pledged £2.7 billion to Sizewell C

National government

Campaigners "appalled" that Sizewell C backed in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised the RAAC-hit West Suffolk Hospital will be amongst the first to be rebuilt

Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised the RAAC-hit West Suffolk Hospital will be amongst the first to be rebuilt

West Suffolk Hospital

Delight as budget promises Suffolk hospital will be amongst first to be rebuilt

A Suffolk pub landlord Chris Theobald has spoken of his concern ahead of the budget announcement on Wednesday

A Suffolk pub landlord Chris Theobald has spoken of his concern ahead of the budget announcement on Wednesday

Pub landlord voices concerns for small businesses ahead of Budget announcement

James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk, said he is 'shocked' by how many people will lose the winter fuel payment

James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk, said he is 'shocked' by how many people will lose the winter fuel payment

Winter Fuel Payment

'Shock' at how many pensioners will lose fuel payment as last year's uptake revealed

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP, Patrick Spencer, has welcomed the chance to vote on winter fuel payment plans

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP, Patrick Spencer, has welcomed the chance to vote on winter fuel payment plans

Winter Fuel Payment

Suffolk MP welcomes chance to vote on winter fuel payment cuts plan

The future of the West Suffolk Hospital rebuilding programme remains uncertain

The future of the West Suffolk Hospital rebuilding programme remains uncertain

British Government

Future of Suffolk hospital rebuild still uncertain as PM stops short of promises

MP Nick Timothy and MP Patrick Spencer have hit out at government plans to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

MP Nick Timothy and MP Patrick Spencer have hit out at government plans to cut the Winter Fuel Payment

MPs hit out at government's plan to end winter fuel payments

A union has branded plans to remove security guards at Jobcentres 'scandalous'

A union has branded plans to remove security guards at Jobcentres 'scandalous'

Department for Work and Pensions

Plans to cut security guards at Jobcentres branded "scandalous" by union

EADT columnist Mark Murphy is fed up with the TV election debates with everyone slagging each other off

EADT columnist Mark Murphy is fed up with the TV election debates with everyone slagging each other off

National government

Mark Murphy: Why I hate these TV election debates - what a massive turn off

Tom Hunt says migration is the paramount issue facing the UK today

Tom Hunt says migration is the paramount issue facing the UK today

National government

Tom Hunt: why I'm supporting the Government's new migration measures

The nursery was based at Southwold's Old Hospital which is now a community hub

The nursery was based at Southwold's Old Hospital which is now a community hub

National government

Closure of Suffolk nursery due to national staffing crisis 'a great shame'

Therese Coffey is continuing to campaign on local banking and rural post offices

Therese Coffey is continuing to campaign on local banking and rural post offices

National government

Therese Coffey's 'triple whammy' on banking and the post office

MP Therese Coffey's petition calls for the Government to intervene to try and save the Leiston Barclays branch in Main Street

MP Therese Coffey's petition calls for the Government to intervene to try and save the Leiston Barclays branch in Main Street

National government

MP's 1,762 signature petition to save Barclays branch to be presented to Commons

Former Castle Hedingham sub-postmaster Ian Warren has called for an end to the 'shouting match' between a former Post Office chair and the Government

Former Castle Hedingham sub-postmaster Ian Warren has called for an end to the 'shouting match' between a former Post Office chair and the Government

National government

Sub-postmaster calls for an end to the 'shouting match' over Post Office scandal

Flooding has been a major issue this week

Flooding has been a major issue this week

National government

Mark Murphy: Floods, potholes, no dentists - yet politicians act like children