James Cartlidge

MP since 7 May 2015

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James Cartlidge is the Conservative MP for South Suffolk, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence.

2052

Votes Cast

£280,834

Expenses 2024-25

3,047

Majority

33.0%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£280,834

Staffing£223,999
Accommodation£36,619
Office£14,414
Travel£5,803

Year-on-Year

2024-25£280,834
2023-24£196,093
2022-23£207,104
2021-22£210,715
2020-21£200,446
2019-20£187,769
2018-19£186,969
2017-18£140,486
2016-17£154,542
2015-16£104,609

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 48,801 voters

Conservative
16,082 votes33.0%
Labour
13,035 votes26.7%
Reform UK
9,252 votes19.0%
Liberal Democrat
6,424 votes13.2%
Green Party
4,008 votes8.2%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

3,722

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

108

Debates Spoken In

290

Speeches

433

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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3 AYE

Armed Forces Bill Committee

3 votes · 2 Jun 2026

2 AYE2 NO

King's Speech Motion for an Address

4 votes · 20 May 2026

4 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

4 votes · 27 Apr 2026

5 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

5 votes · 21 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(3)

(a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Dr Sarah Ingham

£5,000

£5,000
Name of donor
Dr Sarah Ingham
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
£5,000
Donor status
individual

Registered 10 June 2025

(a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

James Uffindell

£5,000 donation towards the provision of a member of staff

£5,000
Name of donor
James Uffindell
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
£5,000 donation towards the provision of a member of staff
Donor status
individual

Registered 14 October 2025

(a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Dr Sarah Ingham

Sponsorship of a fundraising dinner

£2,006
Name of donor
Dr Sarah Ingham
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Sponsorship of a fundraising dinner, value £2,005.90
Donor status
individual

Registered 15 October 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by James in Parliament

What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's support for high streets

What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's support for high streets.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government13 Jan 2020

What steps he is taking to ensure the adequate long-term provision of mental health services.

What steps he is taking to ensure the adequate long-term provision of mental health services.

Department of Health and Social Care29 Oct 2019

What recent steps the Government has taken to ensure that (a) businesses and (b) the public are prep

What recent steps the Government has taken to ensure that (a) businesses and (b) the public are prepared for the UK leaving the EU.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office23 Oct 2019

What support her Department is providing to the offshore wind industry.

What support her Department is providing to the offshore wind industry.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy22 Oct 2019

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Treasury2 Jul 2019

What steps he is taking to increase NHS access to new technology.

What steps he is taking to increase NHS access to new technology.

Department of Health and Social Care18 Jun 2019

What recent steps he has taken through the Industrial Strategy to increase the number of high-qualit

What recent steps he has taken through the Industrial Strategy to increase the number of high-quality and well paid jobs.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy19 Mar 2019

What steps the Government is taking to tackle violence in prisons.

What steps the Government is taking to tackle violence in prisons.

Ministry of Justice12 Mar 2019

What plans his Department has to support local authorities in the delivery of services.

What plans his Department has to support local authorities in the delivery of services.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government4 Mar 2019

What steps his Department is taking to increase quality and choice in higher education.

What steps his Department is taking to increase quality and choice in higher education.

Department for Education4 Feb 2019
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