In a letter to Michael Fabricant, Simon Burns – Minister of State for Rail – has announced that there will be a major upgrade to Lichfield Trent Valley Station. He says “We are aware that there is strong public support for improvements at this station in light of its current condition and the significant growth […]

In advance of the Government’s announcement of the route to Manchester and Leeds which will be made in the latter half of this month, Michael Fabricant has warned the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, that he will be unable to support it in Parliament. The Transport Secretary will announce how HS2 will continue from south of […]

The Government has announced today (3rd January) a £30 million boost to Start-Up Loans to create thousands of new businesses and help young people find jobs in Lichfield and the West Midlands. Michael Fabricant says: “I would encourage any budding entrepreneur in Lichfield or the West Midlands to apply for a Start Up loan to […]

Nationwide research, carried out by the Forum of Private Business into the speed at which councils in England pay supplier invoices, saw Lichfield District Council named as one of the top councils in the country. The district council came fourth in England and first in the West Midlands for paying its suppliers in fewer than […]

The Royal British Legion has thanked Michael Fabricant, for making the time to meet new Legion West Midlands Area Manager, Jane Britton, in Parliament. Michael says “The Legion is the leading provider of welfare for the Armed Forces community in Lichfield and the rest of the West Midlands so I was really interested to attend […]

Michael Fabricant has written to the Department for Transport and tabled Parliamentary Questions concerning the recent performance of London-Midland trains. “I have recently received a number of complaints from constituents concerning the poor performance of London-Midland including last minute train cancellations and severe delays. This has affected both the Lichfield to Birmingham line and the […]

Commenting on the conclusions on the Leveson Inquiry, Michael Fabricant (a former member of the Culture Media & Sport Committee for many years) has issued the following Statement:- I have been appalled by the actions of some newspapers and a few journalists over the years. It is not just a recent phenomenon. The press were […]

PHOTO shows (l to r) Mike Wetson, Michael Fabricant, and Peter Hitchman. Michael Fabricant met Peter Hitchman and Mike Wetson on Friday 23rd November from community group, Open Door of Hope in Lichfield. The group was established to fill the needs of mental health service users in the Lichfield and surrounding areas. The group first […]

Michael Fabricant has today published a discussion document: ‘The Pact?’ It can be downloaded here.

Michael Fabricant is encouraging everyone affected by HS2 to attend events organised by HS2, including Kings Bromley and Hints in January, and respond to the Government’s consultation on the Compensation that will be made available to those affected by HS2. “I will work closely with local HS2 action groups in responding to the consultation”, says […]