At the monthly slot for questions to the Church Commissioners in the House of Commons today (Thursday 12th June), Michael Fabricant praised the work of Stephen Sutton and congratulated Lichfield Cathedral for organising its vigil for him. The extract from today’s Hansard reads:- Church Commissioners The right hon. Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, […]
Commenting on the decision by NHS England not to fund Burntwood’s proposed new health centre, Michael Fabricant asks whether it was ever going to be viable in its present form. Michael says: “I share Burntwood’s disappointment that NHS England has decided not to fund the new health centre on the grounds that it ‘can only […]
A pact with the people – not with UKIP by Michael Fabricant MP An urgent call to end the Coalition before it?s too late. The European Election results make grim reading for the Coalition, but this should be no surprise. Eighteen months ago, In November 2012, I did something that many in the Conservative Party […]
Michael Fabricant today (Monday 26th May) watched Staffordshire Ladies beat the All Ireland Ladies Cricket Team at Alrewas Cricket Club and then opened its newly refurbished premises. Michael told Club Members: “The refurbishment cost £130,000 with £30,000 being donated locally, £50,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund, and the remaining £50,000 from the Lafarge-Tarmac Landfill […]
Following the mayhem when Michael Fabricant appeared on stage with the comedian Matt Forde at the St James Theatre in London – you can hear the recording here: https://soundcloud.com/thepoliticalparty/episode-14-michael-fabricant – it could all happen again at the Lichfield Garrick at 8pm on Friday 27th June. See: http://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/Shows/An-Evening-with-Michael-Fabricant-MP and tickets can be bought from this website. […]
Sex, spies… and the truth about my hair: Cameron sacked Michael Fabricant as Tory vice-chairman for being so indiscreet. But has he learnt his lesson? Not on your life! By Jane Fryer Which of the following statements about Michael Fabricant, Conservative MP for Lichfield, is true? A: He was expelled at gunpoint from the Soviet […]
Michael Fabricant met the Lichfield Scouts – Lichfield to Paris cycle team on Saturday 10th May. Their aim is to raise £5,000 towards Scouting in Lichfield. See: www.lichfieldtoparis.co.uk for details of the participants, route, and how to contribute Jamie Russell, Explorer Scout Leader is cycling 500 miles from Lichfield Cathedral to Notre Dame Cathedral in […]
Michael Fabricant has asked a written Parliamentary Question to the Prime Minister about Stephen Sutton, the Burntwood lad who has raised over £3 million for cancer charities. Here is the Question and the Prime Minister’s reply as it appears in Hansard: Michael Fabricant: “To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received on the […]
Petitioners for changes of route to HS2 Phase 1 now have until the deadline of Friday 16th May (for local authorities – except parish councils – and businesses) and Friday 23rd May inclusive for all others to file their petitions. Each Petition must be deposited with the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons […]
Despite efforts by Michael Fabricant and other Members of Parliament, the cross-Party alliance of the Coalition and Labour won the day at a vote near midnight on Monday 28th April and the £50 billion HS2 Bill passed its first vote in the House of Commons with a massive majority. “The result was very disappointing, but […]