“After much to-ing and fro-ing between me, the Department of Transport and the Treasury over the last couple of weeks, I have finally received official confirmation from the Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, that HS2 works already underway north of Birmingham will definitely continue without delay” says Michael Fabricant. This followed a statement by the Government […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed support for operators of swimming pools in yesterday’s budget. “A lesser known initiative announced in yesterday’s Budget is one to help operators of swimming pools which will benefit owners like Lichfield District Council” says Michael. “Over £20 million will be available to support public swimming pool providers from across England who […]
HS2 Minister, Huw Merriman has suggested it’s full steam ahead in Lichfield – but more clarity is needed says Michael Fabricant. In a debate in the House of Commons today (14th March) Michael Fabricant quizzed Huw Merriman as to whether construction work on HS2 will be halted or allowed to continue. Michael Fabricant said in […]
“There is currently a lack of clarity regarding which part of HS2 is being ‘paused’ for at least two years” says Michael Fabricant. “I am currently in communication with both HS2 and Government ministers to determine whether work north of Birmingham, but still in Phase 1, will be paused or whether work will continue. So […]
Commenting on reports that construction of HS2 between Birmingham and Crewe will be “delayed” to save money (see here), Michael Fabricant says:- “I shall be asking the Government whether this delay marks the end of HS2 north of Birmingham for good and whether HS2 will make good the damage already done in southern Staffordshire including […]
“While fully expecting the usual jokes about my needing to find employment after the next General Election, I wanted to raise the issue of over-50s who are unable to find work because of age discrimination with the Department of Work and Pensions” says Michael Fabricant. “In fact, having employed over-50s, I have found that they […]
Michael Fabricant met Keith Marriott (Chair), Hanna Sebright (Chief Executive), and other officers of the Midlands Air Ambulance today (7th March) in the House of Commons. “I have long been a supporter of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity which now covers the largest area in the UK” says Michael Fabricant. “For 32 years since 1991, […]
Michael Fabricant joined Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster on GB News this morning – 7th March – to discuss topical issues including immigration control and Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages. There were two discussions. The first at 8.10am And the second at 9am
“In just a month’s time on May 4th, we go to the polls for local elections so it is important to remember that this time you will need to bring your photo ID along to the polling station” says Michael Fabricant. “You can use one of a number of different photo ID’s. It can be […]
Michael Fabricant helped celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Burntwood In-Sight Group – a self-help group for the visually impaired, their friends and family – on Saturday 4th March. Michael says: “This wonderful group was formed 10 years ago when Carol Trigg suddenly lost a significant proportion of her vision. She organised a coffee morning […]