Often, on social media, I get comments like “I bet you’ll claim THAT on expenses!” Well, no, I can’t. A lot has changed since the MPs’ expenses scandal in 2009. Despite this, I know that there are still some commonly held beliefs amongst the public that are incorrect, misleading and ultimately harmful for our democracy. […]
Following a meeting Michael Fabricant had with HS2 officials on Tuesday 21st June, a reduction in the period of closure to the footpath between Streethay and the adjacent canal towpath has been achieved from up to 6 years to possibly just one. The problem was brought to the attention of Michael by his constituent Phil […]
The closure of a public right of way by HS2 is forcing walkers to cross the dangerous A38 trunk road. Phil Thornett, a constituent living in Streethay near Lichfield, has written to HS2 and Michael Fabricant. Phil asks: “The Fradley and Streethay Public Right of Way has been closed in support of the HS2 construction works […]
Michael raised the difficulties experienced by families in obtaining NHS prescriptions for Medical Cannabis with Health Ministers today in the House of Commons. Michael asked “If he will take steps to help ensure access to medicinal cannabis for NHS patients” The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety and Primary Care Maria Caulfield replied: “On […]
Michael Fabricant visited Lichfield company Legionella & Fire Safe today (10th June) based on the Britannia Industrial Estate and operating throughout the East and West Midlands and beyond. Michael says: “I was delighted to meet managing director Steve Morris and Marketing Director Kym Darby and the team. The specialist company moved to Lichfield 6 years […]
Geeta Guru-Murthy interviewed me earlier today on the BBC News Channel about the Confidence Vote last night and what it means for Boris Johnson. I was also interviewed by Darren McCaffrey of GB News.
I sat in on their 10am to Noon show on GB News discussing the impending Confidence Vote in the PM. Here are the edited highlights.
In a short debate in the House of Commons this morning (26th May) Michael Fabricant said “Like the Honourable Lady opposite, I have also worked in the broadcast industry. Subject to certain strict conditions, I support the sale of Channel 4. “But would my Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State, confirm that any sell-off […]
In the House of Commons earlier today (Wednesday 25th May), Michael Fabricant questioned the Prime Minister on the report from Sue Gray. Michael asked: “I understand the outrage and anger of people in Lichfield and Burntwood and elsewhere, and indeed the Honourable Gentleman opposite (a Labour MP), who have lost loved ones. “But I […]
Following Michael Fabricant’s visit to Lichfield Food Bank (see this) he contacted both the Treasury and the Department of Work and Pensions pointing out that with inflation now running at 9% there is an urgent need to increase benefits now for those on low incomes. He has also contacted Lichfield District Council asking for flexibility […]