Michael Fabricant backed small independent businesses on Saturday 7th December 2013 by visiting the Federation of Small Businesses Christmas Tree in Lichfield Cathedral with local FSB representatives.

“Small businesses are the future John Lewis’ and Microsoft’s of this world and need to be supported”, says Michael. “I was pleased to meet the Federation of Small Business in Lichfield and see their Christmas Tree decorated with symbols of the various trades they represent”.

Photograph shows (left to right) Ian Irwin (Regional Chairman of the FSB), Jennie Cartwright (local Lichfield Chairman), Michael Fabricant, and Linda Wild (of Wild Ideas, pr firm).