The increase in the Conservative majority in the Lichfield constituency from 238 in 1997 to 4,426 last night represents an increase of 6.2% in the share of vote (from 42.9% to 49.1% of the total vote cast) and a swing from Labour to Conservative of 5.1% – one of the largest swings from Labour to […]
Following the cancellation by Virgin on the 21st May of the 05:59 early morning commuter service from Lichfield Trent Valley to Euston and Michael Fabricant's intervention, Chris Green (Chief Executive of Virgin Trains) has told Michael that he and Mark Furlong (Commercial Director) will now be meeting Lichfield commuters at 9.15am on Wednesday 6th June […]
The South Staffordshire Health Authority will issue a report on June 8th (delayed from last year) which will announce the closure of the Hammerwich Hospital as soon as is practical with the loss of all bed places, and the closure of the Victoria Hospital which will be replaced with a smaller facility on the St […]
During a recent visit to Whittington Parish Council for a tour to discuss the impact of the widening of the West Coast Main Railway Line, Michael was shown the poor state of the red phone boxes in Whittington and Fisherwick. "I was shocked" says Michael. "The paint is peeling off, glass panes broken, they look […]
The postal strike in London is causing hardship for Midlanders. Despite the General Election and the Dissolution of Parliament — which means that there are no Members of Parliament — constituents still have problems and ‘ex-MPs’ still have to deal with them. But the postal strike has affected mail to and from the House of […]
At a packed meeting in Yoxall Village Hall last night (Monday 21st May) with over 120 villagers attending, a vote was taken and by an overwhelming majority the Village rejected the proposal for a by-pass and the construction of 145 new homes, but wanted traffic calming through Yoxall. The meeting was organised by Mrs Jo […]
Two dates have now been settled when Michael Fabricant will debate theimportant issues faces local people at the forthcoming election with anyother candidates who agree to attend. Debates will be held in Burntwoodand Lichfield on two consecutive days:- BURNTWOODTuesday 29th May, 7.30pm Christchurch, Farewell Lane, Burntwood(Editors: Contact Revd David Weaver on 01543 675014 for further […]
Michael Fabricant has now received a letter from Chris Green, Chief Executive of Virgin Trains, telling him that he will not reverse the timetable decision to cancel the 5.59 early morning service from Lichfield to London from the 21st May. In his letter, Mr Green says "The existing timetable has evolved with history and has […]
"Maternity block for Lichfield Victoria Hospital – A Beautiful Building fitted with every Modern Convenience" said Lichfield's 'The Mercury' reporting the Maternity Block's Opening by Alderman Mrs Stuart Shaw on Friday May 18th, 1941 in the depths of the Second World War. 60 years on, Michael Fabricant asks "Will the Maternity Unit have a future […]
Michael Fabricant has accepted an invitation from the Churches in Burntwood to debate important election issues with the other Parliamentary candidates and how these will affect local people. "Unlike Tony Blair who refuses to defend his record against William Hague, I am keen to debate important issues such as the future of the Hammerwich Hospital, […]