Michael Fabricant says: "When I met Transport Secretary Lord Adonis back in March, he told me that a major factor determining the route of the High Speed Train was the need for the track to be as straight as possible. And that was why it had to cut through the eastern side of Lichfield. "With […]
Under new rules, the Ministry of Justice has determined that all Parliamentary Candidates publish a Declaration of Interests. This appears below in order to meet statutory requirements. MICHAEL FABRICANT A Other Paid Jobs None. I am a full time Member of Parliament B The holding of positions of responsibility in some types of organisations NONE […]
As Gordon Brown announces May 6th for Election Day, Michael Fabricant announces his election pledges: "If I am re-elected, I will continue to work hard locally for all the people living in the Lichfield Parliamentary constituency. This includes not only Lichfield, Burntwood and surrounding villages, but will also include Barton under Needwood which moves across […]
Michael Fabricant who has campaigned hard to ensure that Whittington Barracks near Lichfield was not sold off for other uses was praised yesterday in Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence when Michael asked about progress in converting it for use by the Defence Medical Training Agency. Hansard reports: Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con): Defence […]
Income tax will increase by stealth for 30 million people, since both the basic and higher rate thresholds have been frozen. This will mean £96 a year more for a couple who both work. A single pensioner on an average income will be more than £110 worse off as a result of Labour’s tax grabs. […]
Michael Fabricant visited Chase Terrace Primary School on Friday (26th March) to meet the children and hand over gardening equipment supplied by Morrison’s supermarket as part of their ‘Let’s Grow’ campaign. Michael says "The enthusiasm of the children was infectious and I very much enjoyed meeting the children, headteacher and some of the staff. The […]
In a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday on dangerous dogs (25th March), Michael Fabricant defended the honour and reputation of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. "Too many people confuse the Staffordshire Terrier with the Pit Bull Terrier and similar cross-breeds. These are dogs with a very different temperament indeed" says Michael. The House […]
Michael Fabricant says: "Sadly it doesn’t surprise me that Lichfield is one of the least visited cities in the UK alongside such gems as St David’s while London and Stratford are the most visited. But while St David’s is far off the beaten track, Lichfield has no excuse: it is close to the motorway system […]
"While I welcome the principle of a High Speed Rail link between major conurbations including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, I am deeply concerned about the environmental impact it will have on Lichfield District and I oppose the currently proposed route. "The first phase of the construction, which is not due to start until 2017 […]
I am receiving further clarification regarding the route. I am now being told that although the route will go through Fisherwick, the first stage of the proposed scheme will join the West Coast Main Line south of Armitage and terminate there. If this is the case, Armitage will not be affected.