biz

From Needham Market to Wickham Market, Framlingham, Debenham and Ipswich... business plays a huge role in our daily lives, in our community and is part of Suffolk's identity. Our market towns are thriving hubs of small business and our farms export products across the world. I will do everything to support businesses of all shapes and sizes by arguing for less inhibitive regulations, lower taxes and keeping costs low.

News

Disappointment with Government's plan for A12 Upgrades

Yesterday's announcement of funding for A12 upgrades is being billed as a BIG WIN for the region. Unfortunately this is not the case. The Government announcement is just a rehashed package of commitments that were announced under the last Conservative Government.

Suffolk Springboard's Inaugural Business Forum

Last Friday marked the launch of the Suffolk Springboard Business Forum, a new initiative I am proud to host, bringing together employers, educators and local leaders from across Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.Our focus is clear, supporting businesses to thrive while working together to upskill b

Out and About in English Tourism Week

I had a great constituency Friday out and about in the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich yesterday, celebrating #EnglishTourismWeek25!We started the day at the fantastic Framlingham Castle, then going on to visit some businesses in the town.

The Save Our Local Campaign

On Friday I sat down with Debbie McCallum, landlady of The Bell in Kesgrave to talk about how the government's plans to lift rate relief on pubs will affect her business, and hundreds of other pubs across my constituency.

Visiting Aspall's Cyder House

On Friday, I had the pleasure of touring the Aspall Cyder site just outside Debenham. Aspall is a true British success story.

Meeting with the Chief Executive of Essex & Suffolk Water

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Heidi Mottram the Chief Executive of Essex & Suffolk Water.We discussed the moratorium on water usage for businesses and farmers in the constituency and the effects this was having on the economic development, growth and prosperity for our area.This