Retail crime update Monday, 25 March, 2024 Retail crime is an issue that is raised with me by local traders and businesses. It has a devastating affect on our local economy and I was pleased to meet with Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne who leads on the issue at a briefing for MPs on what is being done to tackle this type of crime. Locally we will now be having a second full-time officer for Bury St Edmunds as well as improved... Local News
My thoughts following the EU referendum 27th June 2016 As many of you will know, I campaigned to remain within the European Union. I am proud to say that whilst I am personally devastated at the decision this... Opinions
A vote to remain is a vote for East Anglia 20th June 2016 Choosing to stay within the European Union is a clear and pragmatic decision. The many benefits we receive from our membership of the EU makes voting to remain... Articles
Jo Churchill MP “seeking solutions” to rural broadband coverage 9th June 2016 On Thursday 2nd June at the Suffolk Show, Jo Churchill MP met with representatives of BT Openreach, the National Farming Union (NFU), county councillors and... Local News
Jo Churchill MP calls for “clarity” ahead of Magistrates Court meeting 6th June 2016 On Thursday 9th June, Jo Churchill MP will be meeting at Ipswich Magistrates Court with representatives from HM Courts and Tribunal Service to discuss what... Local News
From ceremony to the constituency: what does the Queen’s Speech mean for Bury St Edmunds? 3rd June 2016 Having completed my first year in Parliament, this time I was able to thoroughly enjoy this year’s Queen’s Speech for its grandeur and its tradition, without... Articles
Broadband: connecting the county 2nd June 2016 Among the pomp and ceremony of last week’s State Opening of Parliament, my particular focus was on the announcements made in the Queen’s Speech. This annual... Articles
Jo Churchill MP supports local sustainable enterprise 27th May 2016 On Friday 27th May Jo Churchill MP visited Orchard Barn, a local social enterprise specialising in natural and traditional building projects. She met with over... Local News
Jo Churchill MP seeks reassurance for farmers around Basic Payment Scheme 13th May 2016 On Thursday 5th May, Jo Churchill MP held the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Liz Truss MP to account regarding the Basic Payment... Westminster News
Jo Churchill MP opens new Bury St Edmunds nursery and pre-school 11th May 2016 On Friday 6th May, Jo Churchill MP visited and officially opened Guildhall Feoffment Pre-School and Nursery to its new site on at New Shire Hall, Bury St... Local News