“With Covid-19 spreading rapidly throughout the midlands – including Lichfield and Burntwood – now is the time to download the NHS App” says Michael Fabricant. “No personal data is stored centrally so ‘Big Brother’ won’t be able to track your movements.  But the app will tell you if you have been in close proximity to […]

Reacting to the new Covid-19 restrictions announced to the House of Commons today (22nd September), Michael Fabricant says: “It is more important than ever that we all abide by the Rule of 6, wash our hands regularly, and wear face masks in enclosed areas to protect others including shop workers who must also now wear […]

Commenting on the announcement by Lichfield District Council that the swimming pool at Friary Grange in Lichfield will reopen on the 24th October, Michael Fabricant says:  “Lichfield District Council have done a amazing job supporting swimmers during this Covid crisis.  While around a half of all District Councils in England have had absolutely no swimming […]

The current negotiations focus on the future relationship between the UK and the EU which must be based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals.  Yet the EU are now using the Northern Ireland Protocol to threaten to impose a food blockade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. I believe this to […]

The Health Secretary, Matthew Hancock, made a statement to the House of Commons this morning (10th September) on Covid-19 testing and on the new ‘Rule of 6” which forbids groups of more than 6 to meet in private or in public.  Michael says “This is a regrettable move, but necessary if we are to avoid […]

Michael Fabricant has backed calls from Yoxall and Barton Parish Councils, among others in the Lichfield Parliamentary Constituency, not to move parts of these rural parishes into the urban area of Branston. Writing to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, Michael Fabricant has said: “I write in support of Yoxall and Barton Parish Councils […]

Michael Fabricant planted a flowering cherry tree at Goose Green in Yoxall yesterday (Friday 4th September) to mark the next stage of the green’s development. Michael explains “Goose Green is a 2 acre site that was acquired by Yoxall Parish Council as an amenity that everyone can enjoy.  It includes footpaths, trees, ponds, and picnic […]

Michael Fabricant says “The Eat Out to Help Out scheme was taken up with great gusto throughout the Lichfield Constituency.  112 restaurants, pubs, and cafés registered for the scheme and some 131,000 meals were eaten during August attracting a total of £787,000 worth of discounts. “I believe that a number of local eateries in Lichfield […]

Birmingham 2022 is inviting the best sporting facilities in the West Midlands to apply to become official training venues, giving them the opportunity to host international athletes from across the Commonwealth during the Games. Michael Fabricant explains “The Commonwealth Games are looking for Games Time Training Venues for 10 of the 19 sports on the […]