Following the announcement by the Government today (21st August) of an independent review of HS2, Michael Fabricant says “The review is far reaching and will include the option of scrapping HS2 entirely or reconfiguring it. “Its findings are due to be published this year which, I fear, gives little time for in depth analysis. But […]
“I was desperately sad to learn that my constituent, Mrs Vicky Clarke, lost her long battle with multiple sclerosis last Sunday at Walsall Manor Hospital” says Michael Fabricant who has been campaigning hard to allow the Burntwood resident to use marijuana mixed with food to relieve her pain. “Her husband and two daughters were with […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the Bishop of Lichfield’s intervention over the proposed closure of the Friary Grange Leisure Centre pool in Lichfield. “Bishop Michael Ipgrave has said the closure is ‘wrong’ – and I agree” says Michael Fabricant. “The proposed closure was not handled well and was a nasty and sudden surprise to the many […]
Michael met with The National Lottery Community Fund’s local Funding Officer, Jane Green, on Friday (26th July) to discuss the new, easier application process for funding of local projects. “In the last 5 years we’ve invested £2.3 million across 84 projects in the Lichfield constituency,” says Jane. “I’m here to help make it easier to […]
“Although this is primarily a matter for Lichfield District Council and its officers to control, I am growing increasingly concerned with the noise and dust pollution local residents in Streethay are having to endure from the Liberty Park development” says Michael Fabricant who will be meeting the Council Leader to discuss this matter. “The planning […]
In a question to the Church Commissioners in the House of Commons today (25th July), Michael Fabricant pointed out that around 50,000 people visit Lichfield during the Lichfield Festival. from Hansard Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con): What recent assessment the Church of England has made of the effect of holding festivals in cathedrals on the number […]
Prime Minister’s Questions today marked the last day Theresa May as Prime Minister. Michael Fabricant asked the following questions: (scroll below for the video) Michael Fabricant: What assessment she has made of the economic performance of the region governed by the West Midlands Combined Authority since that authority’s formation; and if she will make a […]
Michael Fabricant says: “I am delighted with the very clear win by Boris Johnson today: 2 to 1. He also enjoys the support of the vast majority of the Conservative Parliamentary Party. “He knows, as does Jeremy Hunt, that we now have to deliver Brexit. The civil servant led negotiations have not worked with the […]
Michael Fabricant voted against HS2 (Phase 2a from Lichfield to Crewe) in the House of Commons last night – on Monday 15th July. However, only 17 MPs voted against with 263 voting Aye though 366 MPs abstained completely from voting. During the debate, Michael asked the Government Transport Minister, Nus Ghani, whether she will comply […]
The Times July 10 2019 In 1980 Margaret Thatcher declared to the EEC (the forerunner of the EU) “I want my money back” and threatened to withhold payments or even leave the trading bloc altogether. A BBC camera crew crouching low behind a hedge in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles while they […]