“During the recent spell of hot weather, there has been a spate of littering and illegal use of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as ‘laughing gas’ with cannisters being discarded in local beauty spots across Lichfield and the rest of the region” says Michael Fabricant. “I would remind local traders that the sale of nitrous oxide […]
“Up and down the country, here in the west midlands, and especially in Lichfield and Burntwood, people are working together to help defeat Covid-19 in a constructive spirit of community” says Michael Fabricant. “And I have today suggested to the Prime Minister that when this fight is over, we recognise the wonderful work that has […]
“I understand the anger of many people regarding the Dominic Cummings issue. Everyone has to abide by the lock down rules during this coronavirus period for the safety of others. It is infuriating when most have stuck to the rules while a few others have ignored them. There cannot be one rule for some and […]
“Following discussions I have had with John Henderson, the Chief Executive of Staffordshire County Council, and Cllr Philip Atkins, the Leader of the County Council, I am even more convinced than ever that while primary schools should make every effort to open for Reception, and years 1 and 6, that should be the decision for […]
Conservative Home May 17th, 2020 An article written in response to another published the previous day in support of an early return to Parliament and abandonment of the ‘hybrid’ process whereby MPs can appear in person or via the internet. I very rarely disagree with Andrew Gimson and even more rarely do I not see […]
“The Government’s injunction to continue to work from home if you possibly can is wonderful news for the environment and has, at a stroke, decentralised work from our major cities. I hope this practice will continue and continue to expand long after the Covid-19 crisis is over” says Michael Fabricant. “This time last year, only […]
Michael Fabricant asked the Prime Minister today (Monday 11th May) via a video link (Zoom) what vision he has for a cleaner, greener Britain. Michael asked the Prime Minister: “”We all know it will take a while yet, but eventually the UK will be free of COVID-19. When that does happen, what is my Right […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the County’s decision to open its tips on Thursday 14th May. “This is a little later than I had hoped, but it is welcome news. The tips won’t be fully open – they won’t take paint or asbestos, for example – but this will take the strain off householders. I have […]
With advertising budgets dropping through the floor, I am arguing hard along with Liberal-Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael, with the Cabinet to support local newspapers and news websites” says Michael Fabricant. “The Lichfield Mercury has already suspended newspaper production as have many other local newspapers across the West Midlands and the rest of the UK. It’s […]
The Telegraph April 24th, 2020 Once in a generation or so, cataclysmic events transpire which shape the future in unimaginable ways. This pandemic is one such event. Just as we separate the periods of terrorism between pre and post 9/11, history might well divide our society into pre and post Coronavirus eras. But the […]