On 15th May 2018
On Talk Radio Talking about Social Media
Michael Fabricant in discussion with Mike Graham and Katie Perrior on Tuesday 15th May.
On 26th March 2018
Pot Hole Problem to Receive Extra Funding but download App!
“The Government has awarded an extra £2.2 million to Staffordshire to repair roads damaged by prolonged freezing weather. This is on top of the extra £5 million already allocated by the County. “But it is essential that Staffordshire Highways and Transport know where all the potholes are” says Michael Fabricant. “I urge people to download […]
On 26th March 2018
I’m “Delighted and Relieved” That Staffordshire Fire And Rescue Service Will Transferred To Police & Crime Commissioner
Michael Fabricant has this morning (26th March 2018) received a letter from Nick Hurd the Home Office Minister confirming that he and the Home Secretary have made the decision to abolish the Staffordshire Fire Authority and place the Fire & Rescue Service under the control of Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner instead. “I am delighted and […]
On 9th March 2018
“That this House believes the British Monarchy should be abolished”
This is the highly controversial motion that will be proposed and opposed at the Michael Fabricant – Arthur Price of England Schools Speaking Competition that will be held in the Guildhall, Bore Street, Lichfield at 6.30pm for 7pm on Friday 16th March. Everyone welcome and refreshments will be served. “The debate was meant to happen […]
On 7th March 2018
17,000 MORE PEOPLE ACROSS THE LICHFIELD CONSTITUENCY ARE NOW SAVING TOWARDS THEIR RETIREMENT
Michael Fabricant says “Figures just released from the Pensions Regulator show 1,410 businesses in the Lichfield constituency, which includes Burntwood, have enrolled in the scheme since it started in 2012, and 17,000 workers are benefitting. Employers must now enrol staff aged 22 and over who earn more than £10,000 into a pension. “Local businesses are […]
On 20th February 2018
PLIGHT OF LOCAL CANNABIS USER FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES RAISED IN PARLIAMENT
Michael Fabricant raised the case of his Burntwood constituent Vicky Clarke who is suffering from advanced multiple sclerosis and needs cannabis to help relieve her acute and stabbing pain. No other treatment works. Michael says “This is a tragic case. Vicky is currently receiving pain management at St Giles Hospice in Whittington near Lichfield. They […]
On 2nd February 2018
Michael Fabricant votes against HS2 and explains why
Michael Fabricant voted against the HS2 Bill last night (30th January) which will extend the line from Lichfield to Crewe explaining in detail all the flaws with the line’s design and getting some helpful commitments from the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling. Here is the video of the speech followed by the Hansard transcript. […]
On 24th January 2018
HS2 CONSENSUS TO BE CHALLENGED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Despite what Michael Fabricant refers to as “a cosy consensus between the main political parties”, MPs will discuss an amendment tabled by Michael Fabricant on Tuesday 30th January when the House will vote for the first time on the second phase of HS2: the route from Lichfield to Crewe. Michael says “It is remarkable that […]
On 22nd January 2018
DEVELOPMENTS AT LICHFIELD CITY AND LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY STATIONS
Michael Fabricant met with the Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde, the managing director of West Midland Trains shortly before Christmas. “We discussed in detail the facilities at Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley stations as well as services on the two rail franchises they have taken over from London-Midland. I raised a whole series of issues […]
On 5th January 2018
Theresa May is a survivor, and there is no reason she can’t see us through the Brexit process
Daily Telegraph MICHAEL FABRICANT The Prime Minister has had a tough 2017. A squandered majority, PR disasters and a delicate Brexit process which has seen her attacked from all sides. The received wisdom has it she won?t lead the Conservatives into the next General Election. But other Prime Ministers and political leaders would have already […]