In an urgent Question on rail services this morning, Michael Fabricant raised the unreliability of Avanti Trains primarily due to a shortage of drivers. “While Avanti provides a hit and miss service from Lichfield Tent Valley station, it damages the economy of the District” Michael says. “It is imperative we restore a reliable service on […]
In Questions to the Church Commissioners in the House of Commons today, Michael praised the work of Adrian Dorber, the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral and Chairman of the Association of English Cathedrals, who has announced he will be retiring after 17 1/2 years at the end of March 2023. Michael first asked Andrew Selous, representing […]
Just before Prime Minister’s Questions in Equalities Questions (in World Aids Week) today, I raised the appalling treatment of migrant and LGBT workers in Qatar and FIFA failing to defend the rights of LGBT supporters at the Football World Cup. I asked: “My Rt Hon Friend will have seen the news today that between […]
Michael Fabricant opened a debate on the future of our nation’s canals and waterways in the House of Commons this morning (22nd November). Around a dozen Members of Parliament also spoke and the debate was answered by Rebecca Pow MP, the Minister for Waterways at the Department for the Environment. And then Michael briefly summed […]
In the House of Commons today (21st November), Michael Fabricant referred to the Levelling Up Bid by Lichfield District Council for funding for the proposed new leisure centre. Michael told the Secretary of State: “Although Lichfield is generally regarded as an area to which others might wish to level up to, we actually do have […]
Michael Fabricant who has consistently voted against legislation for – and argued against – HS2 says “It’s now time to scrap what’s left of HS2.” Michael adds: “With tough decisions to be made on Thursday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer should reconsider his support of HS2. It neither links with HS1 and the continent, as […]
Michael Fabricant has initiated a debate in the House of Commons on the future of Britain’s canals and waterways. He is chairman of the Waterways All Party Parliamentary Group and the debate will be opened by Michael at 9.30am on Tuesday 22nd November. “The Canal and River Trust are responsible for 2,000 miles of canals […]
Illegal migration into the UK has to be stopped – but that’s easier said than done. I asked the Home Secretary about her new Agreement with the French Government regarding this today. Michael asked “What recent discussions she has had with her French counterpart on illegal cross-channel movements?” The Home Secretary Suella Braverman replied: […]
Michael Fabricant discussed ‘The Crown’, ‘I’m a Celebrity’, and other matters with Shaun Ley on the BBC News Channel on Saturday morning.
Michael Fabricant says: “As from today, (8th November) over 8 million households will start to receive £324 this month as part of the Cost of Living support. DWP claimants will receive their second Cost of Living payment by 23 November 2022, and eligible tax credit claimants, on no other means-tested benefits, will receive it between […]