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

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

Piotr Kucharski is to appear at the Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey, for sentencing in November

Piotr Kucharski is to appear at the Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey, for sentencing in November

Eastern Region Special Operations Unit

Man arrested at Suffolk re-enactment event admits terrorism charge

The Government has announced that Suffolk will be getting a new SEND school

The Government has announced that Suffolk will be getting a new SEND school

New SEND school to be built in Suffolk in new plans

A poll carried out by this newspaper has found 73% of readers would not vote for Rishi Sunak in the next general election

A poll carried out by this newspaper has found 73% of readers would not vote for Rishi Sunak in the next general election

General Election

YOUR VIEW: 73% of readers 'would not vote for Sunak' in next election

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham speaking at a picket line during the Port of Felixstowe strikes last year

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham speaking at a picket line during the Port of Felixstowe strikes last year

YOUR VIEW: 65% of readers oppose strikes in the UK

What does Suffolk think about Rishi Sunak?

What does Suffolk think about Rishi Sunak?

POLL: What do you think about Rishi Sunak?

Suffolk's MPs have claimed almost £400,000 in the last three years

Suffolk's MPs have claimed almost £400,000 in the last three years

Music production, Morocco and Crystal Palace: Suffolk MPs donations revealed

Workers unions representing Suffolk members have slammed the government's planned anti-strike laws, labelling them

Workers unions representing Suffolk members have slammed the government's planned anti-strike laws, labelling them

Unions slam 'undemocratic' proposal to potentially sack striking workers

Paul Simon of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has called for further government support for the county's businesses

Paul Simon of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has called for further government support for the county's businesses

Cost of living crisis

Letter calls for MP aid as businesses 'caught in a mesh' amid rising bills

Dr Dan Poulter has said he sees

Dr Dan Poulter has said he sees

'Considerable merit': Suffolk MP backs NHS target reform plan

Jen Fuller, founder of Etta Loves, has said the new childcare changes could

Jen Fuller, founder of Etta Loves, has said the new childcare changes could

'Government must listen to parents': Suffolk mum on proposed childcare policy

$Suffolk has had it\'s say on who should be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Pictured is Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt.$ $Suffolk has had it\'s say on who should be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Pictured is Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt.$

POLL RESULT: Suffolk chooses who it wants as PM

Left to right: Frugalpac CEO Malcolm Waugh, Frugalpac Product Director JP Grogan, Frugalpac Finance Director Lisa Jillett, Minister for International Trade James Duddridge MP, Tom Hunt, Ipswich MP

Left to right: Frugalpac CEO Malcolm Waugh, Frugalpac Product Director JP Grogan, Frugalpac Finance Director Lisa Jillett, Minister for International Trade James Duddridge MP, Tom Hunt, Ipswich MP

Ipswich business 'delighted' after international trade minister's visit

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Campaigners slam 'head in the sand' government over pylon plans

$Suffolk MPs have reacted to the government\'s decision to abandon its plan to abolish the top of rate of income tax for the highest earners$ $Suffolk MPs have reacted to the government\'s decision to abandon its plan to abolish the top of rate of income tax for the highest earners$

James Cartlidge

Two Suffolk MPs welcome government U-turn on tax cut for high earners

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Cost of living crisis

Suffolk MP warns of 'sugar rush bust' over government 'mini-budget'

$Kwasi Kwarteng\'s mini budget had policies that owed more to Jeremy Corbyn than Margaret Thatcher.$ $Kwasi Kwarteng\'s mini budget had policies that owed more to Jeremy Corbyn than Margaret Thatcher.$

How can Tories who supported Cameron back Truss policies?

East Anglian pylon campaigner, Rosie Pearson, has slammed the government's 'mini-budget' plans to loosen planning laws

East Anglian pylon campaigner, Rosie Pearson, has slammed the government's 'mini-budget' plans to loosen planning laws

Pylon campaigners slam chancellor's mini-budget planning laws

Four Suffolk MPs have given their views on the new mini-budget, with some areas being praised and others being criticised.

Four Suffolk MPs have given their views on the new mini-budget, with some areas being praised and others being criticised.

Suffolk MPs share mixed reactions to 'mini-budget' tax cuts

Steve Marsling, co-coordinator of the Toothless in Suffolk branch, said: “In the Ministers’ statement, the Dental Crisis is ignored

Steve Marsling, co-coordinator of the Toothless in Suffolk branch, said: “In the Ministers’ statement, the Dental Crisis is ignored

Campaigners slam health secretary for 'ignoring' dental crisis

Businesses and workers across Suffolk could be set to see low tax and low regulation under new government plans

Businesses and workers across Suffolk could be set to see low tax and low regulation under new government plans

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk in talks with government to become low-tax investment zone

Businesses across Suffolk have called for

Businesses across Suffolk have called for

Cost of living crisis

Suffolk businesses call for 'certainty' from PM as plans set to be unveiled

As we mark one year since the Kabul airlift, Farida and Abdul Quryshe have shared what it was like when the Taliban took over Afghanistan, and how they came to Suffolk.

As we mark one year since the Kabul airlift, Farida and Abdul Quryshe have shared what it was like when the Taliban took over Afghanistan, and how they came to Suffolk.

'Don't forget about us' - two refugees in Ipswich who fled Taliban tell their story

Colchester MP Will Quince

Colchester MP Will Quince

Colchester MP becomes latest government minister to resign

After multiple visa delays, the family have had no choice but to return to Ukraine

After multiple visa delays, the family have had no choice but to return to Ukraine

Family sent back to war-torn Ukraine after lengthy visa delays

Suffolk figures have given their views on the new Schools White Paper from the government

Suffolk figures have given their views on the new Schools White Paper from the government

Mixed response to government's plans to 'level up' education

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has written to all UK ports asking them not to allow Russian vessels to dock.

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has written to all UK ports asking them not to allow Russian vessels to dock.

Port of Felixstowe

Suffolk ports asked not to allow Russian ships to dock

Col Richard Kemp led the Royal Anglians in Afghanistan.

Col Richard Kemp led the Royal Anglians in Afghanistan.

Did Afghan withdrawal prompt invasion of Ukraine?

Former Uttlesford District Council leader Howard Rolfe has said that the district is open to

Former Uttlesford District Council leader Howard Rolfe has said that the district is open to

Former council leader: 'Uttlesford open to plunder and pillage'

Uttlesford District Council has been stripped of its right to rule on major planning applications in the district

Uttlesford District Council has been stripped of its right to rule on major planning applications in the district

Government strips Uttlesford council of its right to rule on major planning applications

Work and Pensions secretary Therese Coffey

Work and Pensions secretary Therese Coffey

88,000 looking for work in as department launch new drive

Nick Collinson believes everyone should have the opportunity to access and enjoy AONB, but says funding is needed to protect them

Nick Collinson believes everyone should have the opportunity to access and enjoy AONB, but says funding is needed to protect them

More funding needed to help strengthen Suffolk's protected landscapes

Stop Wethersfield Airfield Prisons campaigners at a protest in Braintree in December 2021

Stop Wethersfield Airfield Prisons campaigners at a protest in Braintree in December 2021

Braintree District Council

Campaigners quiz council over its Wethersfield prisons letters

Temporary omicron variant testing measures will be scrapped from Friday, January 7 (File photo)

Temporary omicron variant testing measures will be scrapped from Friday, January 7 (File photo)

Stansted Airport welcomes new international travel testing rules

Campaigners against the Wethersfield Prisons plan have written to Dominic Raab, justice secretary

Campaigners against the Wethersfield Prisons plan have written to Dominic Raab, justice secretary

Braintree District Council

Campaigners send Wethersfield prisons warning to Dominic Raab

Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The 'levelling up' fund is aimed at investing in infrastructure across the country, including town centres and high streets.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The 'levelling up' fund is aimed at investing in infrastructure across the country, including town centres and high streets.

Suffolk misses out on millions of pounds of Government 'levelling up' cash

Suffolk politicians have shared their thoughts on the North Shropshire by-election which saw the Conservatives lose a seat

Suffolk politicians have shared their thoughts on the North Shropshire by-election which saw the Conservatives lose a seat

Suffolk MPs 'must be scared' after Lib Dems North Shropshire election victory

Social distancing at Stansted Airport. Picture: Will Durrant

Social distancing at Stansted Airport. Picture: Will Durrant

Job loss fears as international travel restrictions impact tourists

Dr Dan Poulter hopes the government will change the Care Bill when it comes back to the House of Commons.

Dr Dan Poulter hopes the government will change the Care Bill when it comes back to the House of Commons.

'I could not support this proposal' - MPs rebel in care bill vote