Washington Examiner August 26th, 2021 With former British Prime Minister Tony Blair calling the manner of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan “imbecilic,” it’s fast becoming accepted in Europe, and particularly in the United Kingdom, to write off Pax Americana and the influence of America on the world stage. Following the collapse of Afghanistan, comparisons have been […]
“I have been contacted by a number of anxious constituents who have heard of plans by HS2 for year-long closures of the A38 and its slip roads near Lichfield” says Michael Fabricant. “Originally, HS2 had planned a massive viaduct over the A38 near Streethay which would have been visible for miles around, but I and […]
Lichfield Chronicle Thursday August 12th, 2021 Perhaps the most difficult decisions MPs have to make are those moral ones affecting life and death. In the Conservative Party, these are free votes – that is, the Government has no view on this and it is up to individual MPs to decide how to legislate. These […]
Commenting on COP 26 later this year, Michael Fabricant says: “Range anxiety and slow charging times still make electric cars unattractive for many. I have friends in Lichfield who own an electric car yet for longer jorneys they still use their diesel. And unless I lived on the Isle of Wight, I wouldn’t consider getting […]
Michael Fabricant awarded Certificates and gifts to employee owned ‘Barton Mews and Cottage’ care home at Barton under Needwood on Friday 30th July. “Despite its name, ‘Barton Mews and Cottage’ is a medium sized care and nursing home in Barton under Needwood operated by employee-owned Shaw Healthcare” says Michael. “I was honoured to present certificates […]
My tv interview with Tom Harwood this morning on GB News following the International Monetary Fund’s prediction for high economic growth in the UK – the fastest in the G7 and in Europe. “Brexit has given us agility!”
With time running out for voters with only a few days left to make their views known to the Parliamentary Boundaries Commission, Michael Fabricant reminds constituents to contact the Commission by August 2nd. The link is here: https://www.bcereviews.org.uk/ “I submitted my views on the Commission’s proposals a few weeks’ back” says Michael. “I did give consideration […]
HS2 phase 2b has been given a red ‘unachievable’ rating by the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) and Michael Fabricant is calling for a rethink. “West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has already expressed his concern regarding the decision by HS2 not to commence a train service heading north from the Birmingham HS2 station at Curzon Street […]
Lichfield Chronicle Thursday July 15th, 2021 Although I am a keen supporter of Brexit and campaigned for it in 2016, many friends of mine voted to remain in the European Union. They respect the decision of the British people – 59% of those who voted in the referendum in Lichfield and Burntwood voted to […]
Michael met senior management of The Canal & River Trust (formerly ‘British Waterways’) to discuss the impact of HS2 on Fradley Junction on Thursday 15th July. Photo shows (l to r) Richard Parry (Chief Executive of the Canal & River Trust), Richard Preston, Michael Fabricant, and John Harris “The canals at Fradley Junction are […]