Michael Fabricant today (20th May) visited the Rugeley Miniature Railway based at the former power station in the Lichfield constituency. Formerly open to the public, its future was in jeopardy. Michael says: “Following my discussions with Energie who currently own the site, the immediate future of the railway has been assured. But to guarantee its […]
Michael Fabricant today (19th May 2023) visited the family farm owned by Martin and Catherine Brown and children Grace and Magnus to see their automatic milking machines and discuss farming issues. Michael says: “Dunstall Hall farm near Abbots Bromley in the Lichfield constituency has recently installed automatic milking machines. The cows amble in three times […]
Yesterday (9th May) Michael Fabricant welcomed the new policy on pharmacies, but asked whether by relieving the pressure on GPs, it would overwhelm local pharmacies instead. Michael Fabricant asked: “As the Hon Lady opposite will know” (Taiwo Owatemi MP who is a trained pharmacist) “it takes five years to be awarded a Master of Pharmacy […]
Commenting on the election in Lichfield District, Michael Fabricant says: “The count went on into the evening and is a hugely disappointing result for local Conservatives having lost their overall majority on the Council by just one seat.” Conservatives 23 Labour 17 Lib-Dems 7 “But the Conservatives are still the largest group on the Council […]
Michael Fabricant says: “In common with other parts of the UK, most of Europe, Canada and elsewhere, you must have an approved form of photo identification in England when you turn up at the polling station to vote such as your passport or driving licence. Ninety-eight per cent of people already possess suitable voter I.D.” […]
Russia cyber attacked the voting system during the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin last year, when it looked like Ukraine would win. And they did! This year are hosting Eurovision2023 and I asked what steps the Government are taking to protect the voting process from cyber attack. I asked: “Last year during the Eurovision […]
“While protected spaces for women and girls must be maintained and enforced, I am growing increasingly concerned that genuine trans people are becoming demonised in some quarters. I raised this in Parliament today” (26th April) says Michael Fabricant. “I am aware that a small number of genuine trans people live in Lichfield which is a […]
Michael Fabricant says: “Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses; and its often worth seeing them, before you go to try and see your doctor.” In the House of Commons this morning (25th April), Michael raised this issue with the Health Secretary: […]
In two separate debates today (19th April), Michael Fabricant raised issues in China, Iran, and Wales. In a statement on Chinese activities in the UK, Michael also raised the issue of Iran and the intimidation of journalists operating in Britain. And earlier, in Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales, Michael raised the closure […]
Michael Fabricant says: “Figures published today (18th April) show that in March 2023, there were 1,430 claimants in the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency, which was 2.5% of the population aged 16-64. This compares well with the national claimant rate of 3.7%. “There were 245 claimants aged 18-24, which was 4.1% of the population aged 18-24. The […]