“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 […]
The Telegraph January 13th, 2020 The killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by an American drone strike has been condemned by European politicians as a provocative, reckless action by an ever increasingly loony President Donald Trump. Au contraire. The action was not only defensive, but entirely justified, and the UK should do all we […]
The Sun by Matt Dathan, Deputy Political Editor In a letter to Her Majesty, Michael Fabricant says Buckingham Palace’s dilemma over what to do with Prince Harry “could be turned into a huge triumph” if they accept his proposal. And the MP says that far from being “a cause for sorrow,” the decision by Harry and […]
Michael Fabricant raised school funding in Staffordshire with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and then the UK’s relationship with Iran with the Defence Secretary on Parliament’s first day back after the House of Commons recess. Education Michael Fabricant asked: My Right Honourable Friend will know, coming from the West Midlands, that Staffordshire, historically, has been […]
Lichfield Mercury This has been a very different run up to Christmas from usual. So this is going to be a rather different Christmas message from the ones I usually write for the Mercury. After all, the last time we had a General Election in December was 109 years ago. So I would like […]
Staffordshire’s 12 Conservative MPs – all MPs in Staffordshire are now Conservative – met in the House of Commons on the 19th December and re-constituted the Staffordshire Group of MPs who meet regularly to discuss County wide issues. The Group previously included Labour MPs. The Group will continue to have regular meetings with the County […]
Michael Fabricant will be writing to John Henderson, the Chief Executive of Staffordshire County Council, regarding the state of the A 5190 road between Lichfield and Burntwood which was recently resurfaced. “I find it hard to believe that the road which has recently been resurfaced by sub-contractors to Amey who, in turn, were contracted by […]
Dear Resident, Nobody wanted this Winter Election, but with no party able to command a majority in the House of Commons, Parliament was paralysed. So on December 12th – or sooner if you have a postal vote – you will judge whether over the years I have proven myself to be a strong constituency MP […]