Postwar Britain?s future in Europe While some might say it is convenient for the Government to provide a French scapegoat for its diplomatic failure abroad, it also reflects a deeper frustration born from a series of failed negotiations in other forums, from beef rows to indecision on the European agricultural budget. An idealist, Tony Blair […]
Following last night’s vote in the House of Commons, Michael Fabricant says: "Parliament has now authorised the use through "all means necessary to ensure the disarmament of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction". Those of us who supported the Government, did so with a very heavy heart. It is dreadful that it has had to come […]
Michael Fabricant has organised a visit to Litchfield in Connecticut in the eastern US which will take place in October this year. 21 people from Lichfield (Staffordshire) have paid (including Michael Fabricant) to spend 3 days in Boston (Massachusetts) followed by 4 days in the Litchfield (Connecticut) area. "I know that Lichfield is twinned with […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the publication of ‘The Choice in 2005’ which shows the clear choice that will be open to electors in Staffordshire come the General Election. "The booklet speaks for itself offering a clear choice between the policies of this Government and a new Conservative Government after the election. I urge people to […]
Following criticism of Staffordshire as a place to live in Country Life magazine and the Sunday Times, Staffordshire’s Conservative and Labour MPs have joined together to table a Parliamentary Motion in defence of the County. Michael Fabricant says: "It’s good to see that when push comes to shove, Labour and Conservative MPs can unite when […]
Guildhall Lichfield Earlier today (Saturday 8th March), Michael Fabricant met with 25 MPs from all parts of the Commonwealth to talk to them about the constituency work of an MP. Later this week, they will receive a series of lectures down at the House of Commons on the legislative work undertaken by British MPs. (See […]
Michael Fabricant has joined with the Association of British Drivers (ABD) today calling for a copy of the Highway Code to be sent to all road users. "This could be sent out at the same time as licence renewal reminders so saving the tax payer additional charges" says Michael Fabricant. "But when I drive in […]
Following calls from Michael Fabricant (see the News Release dated 11th February ), the Speaker of the House of Commons has stepped in to prevent a deterioration of standards in the Commons chamber by providing all MPs with an updated list of parliamentary "conventions and courtesies". Michael Martin, who has watched with growing dismay regular […]
Michael Fabricant is backing a Bill to prevent fireworks from being ignited late at night and being sold all year round. With Michael’s support, it passed its first stage in the House of Commons today Friday 28th February). Michael says "I have received numerous calls from constituents who have been woken up or had their […]
On Friday night (28th February), The Erasmus Darwin Academy from Burntwood defeated 3 Lichfield Schools to scoop both prizes: Best Team and Best Individual Speaker in the Annual Michael Fabricant-Arthur Price of England Schools’ Speaking Competition. Tom Sullivan won the Best Individual Speak Prize and he and his team mates, Emily Whitchurch and Charlie Mathers […]