Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Business Awards: Get involved and nominate your favourite local business Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 Nominate your favourite local business as part of my Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Business Awards! These Awards offer residents here in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich the chance to shine a light on local businesses that they value in our local area, sharing the fantastic products and services that they have to offer. Our local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and I hope... Local News
Visit to Framlingham Post Office 8th September 2024 Framlingham Post Office is at the heart of the local community, and sadly the effects of Storm Babet had a devastating impact on Postmaster Roger Tripp’s... Local News
Winter Fuel Payment- Labour U Turn 7th September 2024 Pressure from myself and Conservative colleagues has resulted in the Labour Government u-turning on its decision to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment. There will be... Local News
Visit to Kesgrave 7th September 2024 Friday’s first visit was to Kesgrave where I met with Stuart Lawson, Manager of Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Rod Gibson, Trustee of KWMCC and Jo... Local News
Standing up for our Postmasters 4th September 2024 Postmasters are at the heart of our local communities and play a key role in tackling social isolation in rural areas and providing key services and support.... Local News
Earl Soham visit 29th August 2024 It’s (almost) the end of harvest season. I was lucky enough to join Rob and Eric outside #EarlSoham finish one of Eric’s last fields. A reminder of how... Local News
Standing up for Suffolk's farming and agricultural communities 31st July 2024 Suffolk's farming and agricultural communities are emblematic of our local culture and identity - steeped in hard work, a love for family and community, a deep... Westminster News
Patrick delivers his maiden speech 25th July 2024 I was proud to deliver my maiden speech in Parliament yesterday. For however long the people of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich want me to represent them, I... Westminster News
Representing Suffolk in Parliament 23rd July 2024 Proud to represent my home in Parliament and to see our county’s flag flying in Parliament Square! Westminster News
Supporting the NFU in Parliament 19th July 2024 On a swelteringly hot day, it was great to join NFU - National Farmers' Union for their reception in UK Parliament to back British farming. In Suffolk, 1 in 8... Westminster News