Michael Fabricant says: “Figures published today (18th April) show that in March 2023, there were 1,430 claimants in the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency, which was 2.5% of the population aged 16-64. This compares well with the national claimant rate of 3.7%. “There were 245 claimants aged 18-24, which was 4.1% of the population aged 18-24. The […]
After Michael Fabricant raised the 40th Anniversary of Busy Bees originally founded in Lichfield during a debate in Parliament on early years education yesterday (17th April), Minister Claire Coutinho heaped praise on the business. Michael Fabricant asked: “Would my Hon. Friend pay tribute to the work done by the private sector and in particular to […]
“We all know that rural areas are economically, socially, and culturally vital to our nation” says Michael Fabricant. “In England, they are 85% of our land, home to 9.6 million people, and contribute up to £260 billion to our economy. The Department for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, together with Department for Levelling Up […]
In a lively discussion with Mark Dolan and guest Jerry Hayes on GB News, Michael talks about the Trans Pacific Partnership which the UK has just joined and the benefits of Brexit.
Michael Fabricant visited the Darnford Moors Canal and Ecology Park earlier today (31st March) along with the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust and contractors: OnSite. The work will eventually lead to an economic boost for the Black Country. “The Canal Trust has secured joint grant funding for a £103,000 ecological project for habitat improvements […]
“After much to-ing and fro-ing between me, the Department of Transport and the Treasury over the last couple of weeks, I have finally received official confirmation from the Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, that HS2 works already underway north of Birmingham will definitely continue without delay” says Michael Fabricant. This followed a statement by the Government […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed support for operators of swimming pools in yesterday’s budget. “A lesser known initiative announced in yesterday’s Budget is one to help operators of swimming pools which will benefit owners like Lichfield District Council” says Michael. “Over £20 million will be available to support public swimming pool providers from across England who […]
HS2 Minister, Huw Merriman has suggested it’s full steam ahead in Lichfield – but more clarity is needed says Michael Fabricant. In a debate in the House of Commons today (14th March) Michael Fabricant quizzed Huw Merriman as to whether construction work on HS2 will be halted or allowed to continue. Michael Fabricant said in […]
“There is currently a lack of clarity regarding which part of HS2 is being ‘paused’ for at least two years” says Michael Fabricant. “I am currently in communication with both HS2 and Government ministers to determine whether work north of Birmingham, but still in Phase 1, will be paused or whether work will continue. So […]
Commenting on reports that construction of HS2 between Birmingham and Crewe will be “delayed” to save money (see here), Michael Fabricant says:- “I shall be asking the Government whether this delay marks the end of HS2 north of Birmingham for good and whether HS2 will make good the damage already done in southern Staffordshire including […]