“I am very disappointed to learn that Staffordshire Police have – alongside five other police forces – been placed under special measures” says Michael Fabricant. “London’s Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester, Cleveland, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire have also been placed under special measures following inspections by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary. “I know that concerns have been […]

In a debate on the provision of HS2 in Scotland where they want the line more quickly, Michael Fabricant took the opportunity to mention the plight of his constituents at the hands of HS2. In the House of Commons, Michael said: “With millions of tonnes of soil being moved across Lichfield, with roads being closed […]

Michael Fabricant, Chairman of the Waterways All Party Parliamentary Group, joined in celebrations today marking the 10th Anniversary of the Canal and River Trust which was formed out of the old British Waterways Board. Michael says:  “The value of our canals should never be taken for granted.  They are not only used for navigation by […]

In a good-natured session on Housing and Levelling Up in Parliament today (27th June), I asked Housing Minister Eddie Hughes about preventing rough sleeping in the West Midlands. First, I asked: “Whether he has had discussions with the Mayor of the West Midlands on steps his Department is taking to help rough sleepers into long-term […]

Often, on social media, I get comments like “I bet you’ll claim THAT on expenses!” Well, no, I can’t. A lot has changed since the MPs’ expenses scandal in 2009. Despite this, I know that there are still some commonly held beliefs amongst the public that are incorrect, misleading and ultimately harmful for our democracy. […]

Following a meeting Michael Fabricant had with HS2 officials on Tuesday 21st June, a reduction in the period of closure to the footpath between Streethay and the adjacent canal towpath has been achieved from up to 6 years to possibly just one. The problem was brought to the attention of Michael by his constituent Phil […]

The closure of a public right of way by HS2 is forcing walkers to cross the dangerous A38 trunk road. Phil Thornett, a constituent living in Streethay near Lichfield, has written to HS2 and Michael Fabricant. Phil asks:  “The Fradley and Streethay Public Right of Way has been closed in support of the HS2 construction works […]

Michael raised the difficulties experienced by families in obtaining NHS prescriptions for Medical Cannabis with Health Ministers today in the House of Commons. Michael asked “If he will take steps to help ensure access to medicinal cannabis for NHS patients” The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety and Primary Care Maria Caulfield replied: “On […]

Michael Fabricant visited Lichfield company Legionella & Fire Safe today (10th June) based on the Britannia Industrial Estate and operating throughout the East and West Midlands and beyond. Michael says:  “I was delighted to meet managing director Steve Morris and Marketing Director Kym Darby and the team.  The specialist company moved to Lichfield 6 years […]

Geeta Guru-Murthy interviewed me earlier today on the BBC News Channel about the Confidence Vote last night and what it means for Boris Johnson.   I was also interviewed by Darren McCaffrey of GB News.