Following yet another demonstration today at the UAV Engines Ltd facility in Shenstone near Lichfield, Michael Fabricant says: “The ignorance of the so called Palestine Action group who have once again intimidated local workers at the UAV Engines site at Shenstone is breathtaking. “They claim to have ‘taken aim’ at Elbit’s Shenstone factory, because ‘UAV Engines Ltd […]
Liberty Jamboree in Burntwood has been awarded £9,205 by the Government to buy IT and communications equipment. Michael Fabricant says “I congratulate Liberty Jamboree on their award of £9,205 from the Government as part of the first phase of £380 million from the Youth Investment Fund to purchase equipment to help young people in the […]
Michael Fabricant met with local farmers and with Simon Spencer of the National Farmers Union (NFU) near Lichfield this morning (1st July) at Ashmore Brook Farm in Cross in Hand Lane to discuss the acute problems now facing the farming industry. “The Ukraine War and UK Immigration issues are causing farmers across the country real […]
“I am very disappointed to learn that Staffordshire Police have – alongside five other police forces – been placed under special measures” says Michael Fabricant. “London’s Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester, Cleveland, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire have also been placed under special measures following inspections by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary. “I know that concerns have been […]
In a debate on the provision of HS2 in Scotland where they want the line more quickly, Michael Fabricant took the opportunity to mention the plight of his constituents at the hands of HS2. In the House of Commons, Michael said: “With millions of tonnes of soil being moved across Lichfield, with roads being closed […]
Michael Fabricant, Chairman of the Waterways All Party Parliamentary Group, joined in celebrations today marking the 10th Anniversary of the Canal and River Trust which was formed out of the old British Waterways Board. Michael says: “The value of our canals should never be taken for granted. They are not only used for navigation by […]
In a good-natured session on Housing and Levelling Up in Parliament today (27th June), I asked Housing Minister Eddie Hughes about preventing rough sleeping in the West Midlands. First, I asked: “Whether he has had discussions with the Mayor of the West Midlands on steps his Department is taking to help rough sleepers into long-term […]
Often, on social media, I get comments like “I bet you’ll claim THAT on expenses!” Well, no, I can’t. A lot has changed since the MPs’ expenses scandal in 2009. Despite this, I know that there are still some commonly held beliefs amongst the public that are incorrect, misleading and ultimately harmful for our democracy. […]
Following a meeting Michael Fabricant had with HS2 officials on Tuesday 21st June, a reduction in the period of closure to the footpath between Streethay and the adjacent canal towpath has been achieved from up to 6 years to possibly just one. The problem was brought to the attention of Michael by his constituent Phil […]
The closure of a public right of way by HS2 is forcing walkers to cross the dangerous A38 trunk road. Phil Thornett, a constituent living in Streethay near Lichfield, has written to HS2 and Michael Fabricant. Phil asks: “The Fradley and Streethay Public Right of Way has been closed in support of the HS2 construction works […]