I am keen to see the armed forces used to help in the logistics of distributing the Covid vaccine so I asked Penny Mordaunt, the Cabinet Office Minister (and a reserve Royal Navy officer), about it this morning (12th November). Question: What recent discussions he has had with (a) other Departments and (b) local leaders […]
A fun interview with John Fox on BBC Radio WM (at 5.45pm on November 10th) about ‘Firsts’ in the House of Commons – and then a more serious chat about the Covid_19 vaccine.
Today I asked the Defence Minister about the distribution of vaccines to counter Covid-19 and using the military for their logistics expertise. And (for the first time in virtual questions) so setting a small Parliamentary first, I was able to use a virtual background to promote Lichfield. The Speaker seemed to enjoy it!
This afternoon, Monday 9th November, I asked the immigration minister at the Home Office why so many migrants are risking their lives by making illegal crossings from France to the UK.
I talk about the US General Election. Click on the 5 live graphic to listen.
“I will be voting for the lock-down today to halt the rapid rise in infection rates though I would also have voted for an exemption for outdoor non-team sports such as tennis or golf if the lock-down order were amendable. Unfortunately, it is not amendable so the rules cannot be changed” says Michael Fabricant. “Nevertheless, […]
Michael Fabricant says “Nobody wanted another lockdown and a few weeks ago Government scientists were advising the Prime Minister that it could be avoided if everyone stuck to the rules on a regional basis. Sadly, they didn’t, though in Lichfield and Burntwood we did in the main. Just two weeks ago, I was discussing with […]
The measures proposed will be presented to Parliament on Monday 2nd November and subject to Parliamentary approval on Wednesday 4th November. If approved will come into force at 00:01hrs on Thursday 5th November 2020 and will be subject to further review on 2nd December. The measures outlined by the Prime Minister include the following: People […]
In torrential rain, Michael Fabricant joined Stop HS2 protestors in a walk from Fradley Junction to Ancient Woodlands in Fradley being destroyed by HS2 this morning (Saturday 31st October). “I wanted to show solidarity today with the many people who care passionately about our Ancient Woodlands being forever destroyed by HS2” says Michael. “Over a […]
Michael Fabricant is asking Staffordshire County Council to provide a testing facility to serve Lichfield and Burntwood. Michael Fabricant says: “The nearest site to Lichfield is currently in Tamworth, but with Staffordshire shortly to be raised to Tier 2 (High) Covid infection status, it is vital that we have a more local testing centre. “Dr […]