Michael Fabricant challenged Government ministers today (2nd June) in the House of Commons on their house building targets. "They are neither achievable nor desirable", Michael says. "Of course we need more housing and we need affordable housing too for young families. Of course I am aware of that desperate need. But 8,000 new homes in […]

To Michael Fabricant’s relief "and maybe to a few of my 1,527 friends" says Michael, his Facebook account has just been restored. "The internet is a small world. My plight was reported on a few specialist websites and someone contacted me with the name of one of Facebook’s directors. I emailed him in California straightaway […]

Michael Fabricant’s Facebook account has been blocked by Facebook administrators in the US after his account was hacked into and rogue messages were automatically sent out from his computer to over 1500 of his Facebook Friends. "I am devastated" says Michael. "This has never happened to me before and I can only apologise. If any […]

Photographs show Michael Fabricant together with Major Wayne Hopla (left), Director of Music and Captain Sewanta Purja Pun (right) the Assistant Director of Music and Michael Fabricant complete with helmet. Clutching a collection bucket marked "Collecting for Local Charities and not for my Expenses" and wearing a similar label on a Royal Marines helmet which […]

In the light of recent publicity about MPs’ expenses and David Cameron’s announcements today regarding transparency, Michael Fabricant says: "I know full well that many of my constituents are concerned about the misuse of MPs’ allowances and expenses. For the avoidance of any doubt and, frankly, as I do not wish to be tarred with […]

In a written statement to Michael Fabricant, Jack Straw the Justice Secretary, has just revealed that Curborough was ruled out as a site for a "Titan" (2500 inmate) prison last year. Michael asked the Justice Secretary:- "When does he plan to begin consultations on the proposed prison site at Curborough; when does he expect to […]

"With Network Rail, London Midland Trains, and the Department of Transport all making excuses about not upgrading Lichfield Trent Valley railway station, I am taking a further step" announces Michael Fabricant. "The latest wheeze announced by the Government is the appointment of two ‘Stations Champions’ or ‘Tsars’ by the Department of Transport. I am unconvinced […]

Michael Fabricant has sought clarification from the Ministry of Justice regarding the site of 5 new prisons, each holding 1500 inmates, announced by Jack Straw earlier this week. Michael says: "The list of possible sites published under Freedom of Information regulations related to 3 so-called ‘Titan’ prisons each housing 2,500 prisoners. The list was compiled […]

Michael Fabricant is questioning Jack Straw the Justice Secretary on plans to build 5 prisons each to house 1500 adult male inmates in locations which might include Curborough near Lichfield. Fabricant says: "Curborough has been identified by the Ministry of Justice as a possible site for one of these prisons. Having only just seen off […]