What a year 2020 has been! None of us have lived through anything like it. Nor do we ever want to again. And it will spill over into 2021 until the vaccine enables us to return to a relatively normal life in the spring. As in America and countries in Europe, we were all taken […]
“It’s fantastic news for The Red Carpet Cinema at the Marina at Barton-under-Needwood which has been awarded over £208,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund” says Michael Fabricant. “This is a much loved cinema and social venue and it needs to be supported during this difficult time. Over 200 independent cinemas across England […]
As Staffordshire remains in Tier 3, Michael Fabricant has told Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock: “Southern Staffordshire and Lichfield District cannot remain lumped in with Stoke on Trent if Covid infection rates change.” Michael says: “I have explained to Health ministers and their officials that travel to work patterns and NHS hospital usage […]
At Prime Minister’s Questions today, Michael Fabricant told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that it’s been a “torrid year” and now says “Last minute panic changes to the Christmas rules would not be helpful to families planning for next week. I am pleased that the Government will issue safety guidance, but the laws will remain unchanged […]
“All Politicians should set a Covid Example” say Michael Fabricant. “So I was very disappointed to see a Liberal Democrat councillor from Lichfield District flaunting the Rule of Six in a publicity photo with 8 other people outdoors. There can’t be one rule for politicians and another for the rest. “Although the individuals all looked […]
“I know that people throughout Staffordshire and the West Midlands want to be generous this Christmas, but I am urging people to check before giving money; we need to ensure donations reach genuine charities this Christmas” says Michael Fabricant. “Action Fraud, the Charity Commission, and the Fundraising Regulator, have warned that while the vast majority […]
In Treasury questions today (1st December), Michael Fabricant questioned Treasury Minister, Kemi Badenoch, on the reopening of the Lichfield to Burton rail line for passenger traffic. He asked “What fiscal steps she is taking to support investment in (a) hydrogen fuel cell usage in the automotive industry and (b) the UK’s hydrogen economy.” Exchequer Secretary […]
“While I understand the concern of some Conservative MPs from other parts of the country who feel their Covid restrictions are too severe – and I cannot understand Labour’s irresponsible decision not even to bother to vote today – the situation in Staffordshire and Lichfield District is very different” says Michael Fabricant. “The most recent […]
Lichfield District Council passed a motion on 13th October proposed by the Labour Group supporting the Local Electricity Bill promoted by Peter Aldous MP and asking local MPs to support the Bill in Parliament. Michael says “I have now received a formal request from Council Leader, Doug Pullen, inviting me to vote for the Bill. […]
Michael Fabricant says “Many residents understandably wonder why Lichfield District will be put in Tier 3 when England leaves lockdown on December 3rd. “When we all entered the national lockdown, Lichfield District was in Tier 2. However, the Covid infection rates were already high in Lichfield District, 350 per 100,000, and rapidly rising. It is […]