The Telegraph February 4th, 2020 Today, Julian Braithwaite created a little piece of history. He delivered the United Kingdom’s first statement to the World Trade Organisation. We had been hugely influential in the WTO’s predecessor, GATT, but have since been muzzled by our membership of the EU. Today, Mr Braithwaite was able to speak […]
Michael Fabricant has praised the work of local artist and metal worker Keith Ashby. Using photographs, he has sculpted a bust of Michael using cutlery including knives, forks, and spoons as well as a whisk, collander, and a cheese grater. Michael says “This is the most original work of art I have seen for a […]
Michael Fabricant was interviewed today (30th January) on BBC Radio 4’s World at One. He explains why the design of HS2 as well as its costs – now estimated to be in excess of £100 billion – makes the project unacceptable.
The Telegraph January 29th, 2020 Compromise is a great British tradition. Often maligned, it is nonetheless sometimes the only way forward, as we saw with Brexit. The perfect need not be the enemy of the good. The decision taken on Huawei and our 5G Networks, while difficult, nonetheless protects British national security while also […]
“With the National Audit Office trashing the economic viability of Phase 1 HS2, the Government needs to rethink connectivity between Birmingham and London. It is now clear that the current formulation is not the answer” says Michael Fabricant. “In a month’s time, the Oakervee Review will be published, but with just three months to prepare […]
Yesterday, I did a wild interview with Paul Brand of ITV News covering such diverse issues as sex, drugs, and rock & roll. You can watch it all here.
As the Prime Minister meets MPs newly elected in 2019 and who are opposed to HS2 this afternoon (Wednesday 22nd January), Michael Fabricant has taken to social media to set out the arguments why HS2 needs a total rethink. “The Oakervee Review into HS2 was a rush job” says Michael “with Douglas Oakervee its Chair […]
“I am delighted that our beloved St Giles Hospice which cares for in excess of 7,000 patients a year has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the independent Quality Care Commission” says Michael Fabricant. “This is a marvellous overall rating. Their standard of care and empathy with patients is utterly heartwarming. We are so lucky to have […]
Michael Fabricant has recorded an episode of BBC tv’s ‘Pointless’ at their Elstree studios this week. The programme will be aired later this year. “This was a charity programme and I was playing for St Giles’ Hospice based near Lichfield. Over 7,000 patients are cared for each year by this outstanding Hospice” says Michael. “My […]
“I am backing West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, in his ultimatum to West Midlands Trains following the train company’s announcement that their managing director, Jan Chaudry-van-der-Velde, will be replaced by Julian Edwards” says Michael Fabricant. Jan Chaudry-van-der-Velde and Julian Edwards will work together during a handover period until Easter. But Andy Street has said “A […]