In an essay submitted to the Institute of Economic Affair’s latest prize for the best solution for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, Michael Fabricant argues that the Britain should “look to America and NAFTA if we vote to leave the EU”. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have launched the “Brexit Prize” for the […]

“With a bright tiled floor laid in 1290 and a room completed in 1240 and barely changed since, the Medieval Library in Lichfield Cathedral and its contents of ancient books are one of England’s hidden gems” says Michael Fabricant following a tour of the Library on 22nd July. “I had the thrill of seeing books […]

Michael Fabricant opened the new Post Office in Wheel Lane on Friday 19th July. “It replaces the old one at the top of Beacon Street” says Michael “but this new location will have far longer opening hours extended to 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm. It will have three serving positions: a mixture […]

John Farmer, Chairman of Burntwood St Matthews Cricket Club says “We had the great pleasure of welcoming our MP Mr Michael Fabricant to our grounds on Friday 19th July. “Michael was eager to visit the club to view the recent improvement to the ground and facilities following a grant from Sport England for £7,550.” Burntwood […]

As we head towards the summer holidays, there is good news for the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency which includes Burntwood and surrounding towns and villages. Unemployment has fallen yet again. The rate is now just 2.3%. The number of unemployed claimants in Lichfield constituency in June 2013 was 1,075. This represents a rate of 2.3% of […]

“Heritage Railways are worth £250m to the UK economy”, says Michael Fabricant following a report just issued by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail. “Over 100 heritage railways attract tourists and provide local employment as well as valuable skills training and apprenticeships. “I am pleased to see that heritage railways have attracted the […]

There follows the Hansard record of the 90 minute debate held this morning on HS2 and its effect on ancient woodlands proposed by Michael Fabricant and answered by the Transport Minister, Simon Burns:- Westminster Hall, Wednesday 3 July 2013 [Sandra Osborne in the Chair] High Speed 2 (Ancient Woodlands) 9.30 am Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con): […]

Michael Fabricant supports Guide Dogs’ call for the installation of a vital safety feature on quiet all-electric and some hybrid vehicles to keep pedestrians safe by backing the charity’s call to install artificial noise generators on quiet vehicles. “I know it seems crazy to ask for some vehicles to be made louder, but some electric […]

Michael Fabricant will open a debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday July 3rd on a subject he has chosen: HS2 and Ancient Woodlands. He says: “I will point out the destructive nature of the route of HS2 and the urgent need for compensation for homeowners affected by the route. After pointing out the […]

Michael Fabricant helped commission a new two-screen independent cinema being built at Barton Marina after securing support from the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP and the Growing Places Fund. The Red Carpet Cinema is an independent cinema and café focusing on intelligent mainstream and art house films at Barton Marina near Barton-under-Needwood in the Lichfield […]