On 9th February 2023
Capital Punishment
Michael discusses capital punishment and the appointment of the new Deputy Chairman with Sarah Montague on BBC Radio 4’s World at One.
On 9th February 2023
Help with Apprenticeships
“As we are approaching the end of National Apprentice Week, I congratulate the Worshipful Company of Smiths in Lichfield who are offering to support Apprentices with a financial donation to help with the purchase of relevant materials and educational items” says Michael Fabricant. “Both the Worshipful Company and I believe that Apprenticeships are a valuable […]
On 8th February 2023
President Zelensky’s visit, the Reshuffle, and Gay Marriage in Church
President Zelensky’s visit to the UK, the Government’s Reshuffle, and Gay Marriage in Church were all issues I discussed this morning with Bev Turner on GB News. The visit of President Zelensky of Ukraine The Government’s Reshuffle And Gay Marriage in Church
On 6th February 2023
Local Government Finance
With local government under financial pressure, Michael Fabricant has backed calls by the Local Government Association (LGA) for more certainty in future funding. “Both counties and districts need to be able to budget in advance knowing what income they will receive from central Government. I have told Jeremy Hunt that I agree with the LGA […]
On 3rd February 2023
Meeting to Discuss Pitch Rents and Energy Rebates on Mobile Home Parks
Michael Fabricant today (3rd February) met Peter Blakeway, the Chairman of Lower Lodge Residents in Armitage near Lichfield along with around 50 residents and was joined by Cllr Richard Cox, the County Councillor for the area. “We discussed a number of issues which are peculiar to residents of mobile home parks ranging from the availability […]
On 30th January 2023
TV: Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi, and Boris
Michael spoke to Tom Harwood on GB News this morning (30th January) about the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi and the future for Rishi Sunak and Boris.
On 27th January 2023
New Falls Unit and First Response Wall at Lichfield Fire Station
“Over just six weeks since it started, the Falls Unit of the Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service have attended over 90 call-outs” says Michael Fabricant on a visit today (27th January) to Lichfield Fire Station. “This new service provides rescue in faster time than the Ambulance Service can deliver for people who have fallen down, […]
On 26th January 2023
The Church and Urban Broadband
In Parliament this morning (26th January), Michael raised two separate issues: the retirement of Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield along with the training needed for Deans of our Cathedrals; and the slow speed of some urban broadband networks operated by Openreach. Cathedral Deans “Church of England questions come once a month in the House of […]
On 24th January 2023
Is There A Better Way to Level Up?
“While I can understand the frustration of Mayor Andy Street and councils who lost out in the second round of the Levelling Up awards, simply devolving it – as Andy has suggested – is not the answer” says Michael Fabricant. “£2.1 billion, the total value of the most recent levelling up fund, would spread very […]