Up to 31st May 2020, 12,500 jobs had been furloughed through the Government’s Job Retention Scheme in the Lichfield constituency, equivalent to around 22% of the population aged 16-64. This compares with 21% who have been furloughed throughout the UK. A further 3,200 claims were made to the Self Employment Income Support scheme, equivalent to […]
In Cabinet Office questions this morning (11th June) in the House of Commons, discussing the state of negotiations between the UK and the EU, Michael Fabricant told Michael Gove it is the EU’s very lack of agility and flexibility which caused us to Brexit in the first place. And he highlighted Unilever’s decision announced today […]
“During the recent spell of hot weather, there has been a spate of littering and illegal use of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as ‘laughing gas’ with cannisters being discarded in local beauty spots across Lichfield and the rest of the region” says Michael Fabricant. “I would remind local traders that the sale of nitrous oxide […]
“Up and down the country, here in the west midlands, and especially in Lichfield and Burntwood, people are working together to help defeat Covid-19 in a constructive spirit of community” says Michael Fabricant. “And I have today suggested to the Prime Minister that when this fight is over, we recognise the wonderful work that has […]
“I understand the anger of many people regarding the Dominic Cummings issue. Everyone has to abide by the lock down rules during this coronavirus period for the safety of others. It is infuriating when most have stuck to the rules while a few others have ignored them. There cannot be one rule for some and […]
“Following discussions I have had with John Henderson, the Chief Executive of Staffordshire County Council, and Cllr Philip Atkins, the Leader of the County Council, I am even more convinced than ever that while primary schools should make every effort to open for Reception, and years 1 and 6, that should be the decision for […]
“The Government’s injunction to continue to work from home if you possibly can is wonderful news for the environment and has, at a stroke, decentralised work from our major cities. I hope this practice will continue and continue to expand long after the Covid-19 crisis is over” says Michael Fabricant. “This time last year, only […]
Michael Fabricant asked the Prime Minister today (Monday 11th May) via a video link (Zoom) what vision he has for a cleaner, greener Britain. Michael asked the Prime Minister: “”We all know it will take a while yet, but eventually the UK will be free of COVID-19. When that does happen, what is my Right […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the County’s decision to open its tips on Thursday 14th May. “This is a little later than I had hoped, but it is welcome news. The tips won’t be fully open – they won’t take paint or asbestos, for example – but this will take the strain off householders. I have […]
With advertising budgets dropping through the floor, I am arguing hard along with Liberal-Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael, with the Cabinet to support local newspapers and news websites” says Michael Fabricant. “The Lichfield Mercury has already suspended newspaper production as have many other local newspapers across the West Midlands and the rest of the UK. It’s […]