“The Office for National Statistics has just published unemployment rates for the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency for June and, once again, they are way below the national and European averages” says Michael Fabricant. “Last month, there were 1,385 claimants in the Lichfield constituency, which represents 2.4% of the population aged 16-64. The equivalent UK claimant rate […]

I spoke tonight (10th July) on the Privileges Committee Report on their work regarding Boris Johnson. PART 1   PART 2    

Yesterday (7th July), Patrick Christys discussed on GB News his theory that it was the ‘Establishment’ that brought Boris Johnson down for delivering Brexit.  This then led to a wide ranging discussion between him and me.

Michael Fabricant today visited Holly Grove School in Burntwood and the children who will be visiting the House of Commons at the end of July together with a visit to the London Eye and a trip on the Thames. “I was delighted to meet the head teacher Mrs O’Hare and Samantha Kirby who organised the […]

The new boundaries for the Lichfield Parliamentary Constituency have been finalised today and will apply from the next General Election. “Until the next General Election, the Lichfield constituency will remain unchanged” says Michael Fabricant.  “But at the next General Election, the constituency will be fought on the new boundaries and the MP for Lichfield will […]

The House of Commons has ranked Michael Fabricant in the top 7% of participants in Parliamentary votes making him one of the most active MPs in Parliament. “The voting record of MPs is an indicator of their work in Parliament though some MPs will be unable to vote for health reasons, or because they are […]

Commenting on plans to restore Johnson’s bust to its original position, Michael Fabricant says:  “While I have no authority over local planning issues, I do hope that Lichfield District Council grants planning permission to restore Dr Samuel Johnson’s bust to 10 Bird Street Lichfield where it had been since 1809 before being removed in the […]

Michael Fabricant today (23rd June) visited international hauliers Mike Ponsonby based at Hammerwich House Farm and learned about international haulage and farm diversification. “I was really so pleased to meet with Michael Ponsonby and his son, Jack, and learn about some of the issues facing the haulage business.  A particular problem which I have already […]

Commenting on his decision to abstain in the vote last night on the Privileges Committee report on Boris Johnson held on the 19th June, Michael Fabricant says: “Although I do not disagree with the overall findings of the Committee, I thought the punishment was both petulant and harsh.  The Committee seemed to be as much […]

Michael Fabricant says  “I am very disappointed to learn that Barclays intend to close their branch in Lichfield in September.  While I appreciate that retail banking is very different from twenty five years ago with most transactions being conducted electronically, the closure of the branch will inconvenience many of its customers.  I also feel sorry […]