Michael Fabricant comments on his knighthood and a mysterious call he received last August while climbing a mountain in West Virginia…….. “I am indeed honoured to have been awarded a knighthood. I first learned about it officially just 24 hours before it was publicly announced. I finally heard about the announcement while I was in […]
At a joint meeting today (7th June) of the Alliance of Historic Cathedral Cities and the Historic Towns and Villages Forum attended by Michael Fabricant at the House of Commons, Lichfield was singled out for praise by Jane Manning of Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners. Michael explains: “Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners were commissioned by […]
If the Archbishop of Canterbury and the House of Lords block legislation to stop illegal immigration into the UK, perhaps the Archbishop should offer Lambeth Palace to accommodate them I tell Patrick Christys on GB News. We should be a safe haven for genuine asylum seekers – NOT a soft touch. It puts a great […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the rethink of how pedestrianisation is implemented in Lichfield. Michael says “While I have always been a strong advocate of pedestrianisation in the centre of Lichfield, a number of constituents have raised practical issues as to how this might be implemented. So I welcome the District Council’s rethink. “The obvious issue […]
Michael Fabricant says “As summer approaches, it is so important to protect yourself against skin cancer. With melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, on the increase, it is more important than ever to use a 30+ sun protection factor sunscreen – even here in the midlands. In research undertaken for the charity Melanoma […]
In a debate on food pricing today (25th May), Michael Fabricant asked the Food Minister whether local supermarkets in Lichfield, Burntwood and elsewhere are taking excess profits taking advantage of food inflation. Michael asked: “What recent discussions has the minister had with supermarkets on ensuring that reductions in wholesale food costs are reflected in food […]
In the House of Commons, Michael Fabricant questioned the Prime Minister (22nd May) on the G7’s long term military commitment to Ukraine and questioned whether India was fully committed to defending against Russian aggression while praising the commitment of the British Government and Keir Starmer. Michael asked: “As the Prime Minister knows, it is Putin’s […]
Michael Fabricant today (20th May) visited the Rugeley Miniature Railway based at the former power station in the Lichfield constituency. Formerly open to the public, its future was in jeopardy. Michael says: “Following my discussions with Energie who currently own the site, the immediate future of the railway has been assured. But to guarantee its […]
Michael Fabricant today (19th May 2023) visited the family farm owned by Martin and Catherine Brown and children Grace and Magnus to see their automatic milking machines and discuss farming issues. Michael says: “Dunstall Hall farm near Abbots Bromley in the Lichfield constituency has recently installed automatic milking machines. The cows amble in three times […]
Yesterday (9th May) Michael Fabricant welcomed the new policy on pharmacies, but asked whether by relieving the pressure on GPs, it would overwhelm local pharmacies instead. Michael Fabricant asked: “As the Hon Lady opposite will know” (Taiwo Owatemi MP who is a trained pharmacist) “it takes five years to be awarded a Master of Pharmacy […]