Michael Fabricant raised the unfairness of Government funding for schools in Staffordshire today, Thursday 26th May, with both the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, and with Geoff Hoon, the new Leader of the House of Commons (formerly the Defence Secretary) in the Commons Chamber. Michael explained "It is unfair that a school in Slough […]
Michael Fabricant will be joining celebrities including David Jason, Esther Rantzen, Graham Norton, and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to give his support to this year’s Carers Week (June 13-19). Michael says "Carers Week is an annual event that raises awareness of carers – people who look after a sick or disabled friend, partner or relative – and […]
"I am honoured, delighted, and elated to be re-elected to represent the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency with a majority increased by almost 50%. The election campaign seems to have been going on for months, not weeks, and now it is finally all over I want to remind all my constituents that I am there to represent […]
There’s good news for businesses and home-owners in Fradley and Hamstall Ridware who have been waiting for broadband. Michael Fabricant was told by BT’s Chairman, Sir Christopher Bland in December last year "Residents in Fradley are connected to one of our smaller exchanges and it is not included in our planned enablement programme. We have […]
Michael Fabricant today called for more local people to register as organ donors to support the 10th anniversary of the NHS Organ Donor Register appeal to register one million more organ donors. "This year marks the tenth anniversary year of the establishment of the NHS Organ Donor Register. We know that the majority of people […]
Following the declaration of the general election, Michael Fabricant has announced his election pledges for the people of the Lichfield Parliamentary Constituency. "It’s difficult to encapsulate all that I want to do in a brief statement, but these 6 election pledges are issues that I believe are very important for the people of Lichfield, Burntwood, […]
The future of the Whittington Barracks has been thrown into further doubt following a Parliamentary Answer given by Army Minister, Ivor Caplin, to Michael Fabricant. Michael asked the Minister "whether the Army Training Regiment will remain based at the Whittington barracks near Lichfield following his review of his Department’s property". In his reply, just in, […]
Founded in 1846, closed on the outbreak of the Second World War, then resurrected exactly 40 years ago, Michael Fabricant joined the Lichfield Archers to celebrate their anniversary yesterday (Easter Sunday 27th March) at their Club House and practice grounds in north Lichfield. The Club has a long indoor range and an outdoor range of […]
A powerful Parliamentary Committee published its major three volume report on Theatres earlier today (Wednesday 23rd March) and states that Council owned theatres – like the Lichfield Garrick – should receive additional funding from the Arts Council and central Government. It pays tribute to the vision of Lichfield District Council in creating the Lichfield Garrick […]
Michael Fabricant is backing a campaign launched by Network Rail today, Monday 14th March, aimed at cutting crime and vandalism on the railway. Michael says "The 9-16 age group is, by far, the biggest offenders. Young lives have been lost and children mutilated by playing ‘dare’ on railway lines. Parents and guardians need to ensure […]