Michael Fabricant opened a debate on the future of our nation’s canals and waterways in the House of Commons this morning (22nd November). Around a dozen Members of Parliament also spoke and the debate was answered by Rebecca Pow MP, the Minister for Waterways at the Department for the Environment. And then Michael briefly summed […]
In the House of Commons today (21st November), Michael Fabricant referred to the Levelling Up Bid by Lichfield District Council for funding for the proposed new leisure centre. Michael told the Secretary of State: “Although Lichfield is generally regarded as an area to which others might wish to level up to, we actually do have […]
Michael Fabricant who has consistently voted against legislation for – and argued against – HS2 says “It’s now time to scrap what’s left of HS2.” Michael adds: “With tough decisions to be made on Thursday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer should reconsider his support of HS2. It neither links with HS1 and the continent, as […]
Michael Fabricant has initiated a debate in the House of Commons on the future of Britain’s canals and waterways. He is chairman of the Waterways All Party Parliamentary Group and the debate will be opened by Michael at 9.30am on Tuesday 22nd November. “The Canal and River Trust are responsible for 2,000 miles of canals […]
Illegal migration into the UK has to be stopped – but that’s easier said than done. I asked the Home Secretary about her new Agreement with the French Government regarding this today. Michael asked “What recent discussions she has had with her French counterpart on illegal cross-channel movements?” The Home Secretary Suella Braverman replied: […]
Michael Fabricant discussed ‘The Crown’, ‘I’m a Celebrity’, and other matters with Shaun Ley on the BBC News Channel on Saturday morning.
Michael Fabricant says: “As from today, (8th November) over 8 million households will start to receive £324 this month as part of the Cost of Living support. DWP claimants will receive their second Cost of Living payment by 23 November 2022, and eligible tax credit claimants, on no other means-tested benefits, will receive it between […]
The Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England has today published their revised proposals for the Lichfield constituency and have decided Streethay to remain in Lichfield. Michael Fabricant says “I am relieved and happy that the Parliamentary Boundary Commission has seen sense, after studying the evidence, and listening to the over 500 residents of Streethay who argued […]
With news that Matt Hancock, the former Health Secretary, is off to Australia to do “I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here”, I was asked by several broadcasters what my experience was on reality TV. First off was Vanessa Feltz on Talk TV. Then I spoke to Nick Watt on BBC Newsnight […]
Michael Fabricant raised the desirability of patients being assigned to one specific GP rather than being shared between different GPs in the House of Commons today (1st November). Michael asked Secretary of Health Steve Barclay “Whether he supports the continuity of care and long-term relationship between a GP and their patients?” Health Secretary Steve Barclay […]