“With the National Audit Office trashing the economic viability of Phase 1 HS2, the Government needs to rethink connectivity between Birmingham and London. It is now clear that the current formulation is not the answer” says Michael Fabricant. “In a month’s time, the Oakervee Review will be published, but with just three months to prepare […]
Yesterday, I did a wild interview with Paul Brand of ITV News covering such diverse issues as sex, drugs, and rock & roll. You can watch it all here.
As the Prime Minister meets MPs newly elected in 2019 and who are opposed to HS2 this afternoon (Wednesday 22nd January), Michael Fabricant has taken to social media to set out the arguments why HS2 needs a total rethink. “The Oakervee Review into HS2 was a rush job” says Michael “with Douglas Oakervee its Chair […]
“I am delighted that our beloved St Giles Hospice which cares for in excess of 7,000 patients a year has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the independent Quality Care Commission” says Michael Fabricant. “This is a marvellous overall rating. Their standard of care and empathy with patients is utterly heartwarming. We are so lucky to have […]
Michael Fabricant has recorded an episode of BBC tv’s ‘Pointless’ at their Elstree studios this week. The programme will be aired later this year. “This was a charity programme and I was playing for St Giles’ Hospice based near Lichfield. Over 7,000 patients are cared for each year by this outstanding Hospice” says Michael. “My […]
“I am backing West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, in his ultimatum to West Midlands Trains following the train company’s announcement that their managing director, Jan Chaudry-van-der-Velde, will be replaced by Julian Edwards” says Michael Fabricant. Jan Chaudry-van-der-Velde and Julian Edwards will work together during a handover period until Easter. But Andy Street has said “A […]
The Sun by Matt Dathan, Deputy Political Editor In a letter to Her Majesty, Michael Fabricant says Buckingham Palace’s dilemma over what to do with Prince Harry “could be turned into a huge triumph” if they accept his proposal. And the MP says that far from being “a cause for sorrow,” the decision by Harry and […]
Michael Fabricant raised school funding in Staffordshire with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and then the UK’s relationship with Iran with the Defence Secretary on Parliament’s first day back after the House of Commons recess. Education Michael Fabricant asked: My Right Honourable Friend will know, coming from the West Midlands, that Staffordshire, historically, has been […]
Lichfield Mercury This has been a very different run up to Christmas from usual. So this is going to be a rather different Christmas message from the ones I usually write for the Mercury. After all, the last time we had a General Election in December was 109 years ago. So I would like […]
Staffordshire’s 12 Conservative MPs – all MPs in Staffordshire are now Conservative – met in the House of Commons on the 19th December and re-constituted the Staffordshire Group of MPs who meet regularly to discuss County wide issues. The Group previously included Labour MPs. The Group will continue to have regular meetings with the County […]