Michael Fabricant’s Facebook account has been blocked by Facebook administrators in the US after his account was hacked into and rogue messages were automatically sent out from his computer to over 1500 of his Facebook Friends. "I am devastated" says Michael. "This has never happened to me before and I can only apologise. If any […]
In the light of recent publicity about MPs’ expenses and David Cameron’s announcements today regarding transparency, Michael Fabricant says: "I know full well that many of my constituents are concerned about the misuse of MPs’ allowances and expenses. For the avoidance of any doubt and, frankly, as I do not wish to be tarred with […]
In a written statement to Michael Fabricant, Jack Straw the Justice Secretary, has just revealed that Curborough was ruled out as a site for a "Titan" (2500 inmate) prison last year. Michael asked the Justice Secretary:- "When does he plan to begin consultations on the proposed prison site at Curborough; when does he expect to […]
"With Network Rail, London Midland Trains, and the Department of Transport all making excuses about not upgrading Lichfield Trent Valley railway station, I am taking a further step" announces Michael Fabricant. "The latest wheeze announced by the Government is the appointment of two ‘Stations Champions’ or ‘Tsars’ by the Department of Transport. I am unconvinced […]
Michael Fabricant has sought clarification from the Ministry of Justice regarding the site of 5 new prisons, each holding 1500 inmates, announced by Jack Straw earlier this week. Michael says: "The list of possible sites published under Freedom of Information regulations related to 3 so-called ‘Titan’ prisons each housing 2,500 prisoners. The list was compiled […]
Opinion by Michael Fabricant MP. ‘SAVE THE WORLD’ BROWN BANKING ON ECONOMY Budget Day: The day that New Labour finally died. ?1.4 trillion pounds of borrowing and decades of debt. With some polls showing an 18% Conservative lead, it could be melt down time for Labour MPs across the midlands. Or is it? I do […]
Michael Fabricant is questioning Jack Straw the Justice Secretary on plans to build 5 prisons each to house 1500 adult male inmates in locations which might include Curborough near Lichfield. Fabricant says: "Curborough has been identified by the Ministry of Justice as a possible site for one of these prisons. Having only just seen off […]
Commenting on the consultation by Lichfield District Council for 800 new homes in Streethay, Michael Fabricant agrees with local residents. He says: "While this is not such a damaging development as the now defunct eco-town at Fradley with many thousand proposed homes, the size of Streethay would mean that 800 new homes would be just […]
Following his complaints about the reliability of the London Midland train service from Lichfield to London, Michael Fabricant has now received a formal written Parliamentary reply from the Minister of Transport, Paul Clark. Mr Clark says: "Reliability of the London Midland train service on the West Coast Main Line route from Crewe to Euston has […]
Michael Fabricant is asking the Treasury to return to the one pound note following news that as many as 20% of £1 coins are counterfeit. "The US dollar is worth less than the pound yet it is a paper note rather than a coin. In Europe, there is growing evidence that the Euro coin is […]