Following the publication, of the House of Commons Transport Committee’s report on High Speed Rail, Michael Fabricant has written to the new Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, urging her to "think again" on High Speed Rail before she makes a formal announcement on the future of HS2 expected in December. Writing on behalf of his constituents, […]
Michael Fabricant says: "I encourage the elderly, all pregnant mothers, those with respiratory and cardiac disorders, and especially NHS staff to get their flu jabs this winter. We are overdue for a pandemic and while so far none has been predicted for this winter, it’s still better to be safe than sorry. "And I am […]
Michael attended the launch of the 90th Poppy Appeal outside the Guildhall on Saturday 22nd October. "I was honoured to be invited. Lichfield is one of the very few Poppy Appeals in the country which has run continuously, without interruption, since its formation in 1921. This exemplifies the community spirit we enjoy in Lichfield. And […]
Michael Fabricant is seeking an early meeting with Justine Greening, the new Transport Secretary, to discuss High Speed Rail and whether HS2 is the best way to achieve it. "I sat on the Government front bench throughout the whole debate on HS2 last Thursday (13th October) and it is clear that opinions in the House […]
Commenting on the local election results in Lichfield District on May 5th, Michael Fabricant says: "On Lichfield City Council only 1 Labour and 1 Liberal Democrat councillor were elected and all the rest were Conservative. And far from the expected decrease in its majority, the Conservatives on the District Council gained two seats. Quite incredible. […]
Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Transport, stepped in at short notice to address members of the Lichfield Commuters’ Club in the House of Commons at their dinner last night (evening, Tuesday 3rd May). “Philip Hammond spoke about the Government’s transport plans and, in particular, developments on the west coast mainline which links Lichfield with […]
With the Public Consultation Roadshow travelling up the route of the proposed HS2 line and the Transport Select Committee about to begin its public inquiry into the economics of HS2, "the next few weeks will be crucial to the future of high speed rail and it is important that campaigners don’t blow it with inaccurate […]
Michael Fabricant joined over a 100 Whittington Cricket Club players, supporters, family and friends on Saturday 19th March to help with the construction and painting of picket-fence around ground, stone collecting off the new outfield, net and sightscreen maintenance, and benches built and put around ground. "This was the Big Society in action" says Michael […]
Michael Fabricant has welcomed the terms of reference published by the Transport Select Committee today (Friday 18th March) for their Inquiry into High Speed Rail (HS2). “This will clearly be a full ranging inquiry with support from expert advisers that are available to House Committees. In addition, the Committee has full power to interview witnesses, […]
Following the decision by the House of Commons Select Committee to conduct an inquiry into the economic arguments for and against HS2, Michael Fabricant has invited the Committee to visit Lichfield and Whittington. See http://www.michael.fabricant.mp.co.uk/news-00994.ihtml In a letter written on the 9th March to the Chairman of the Committee and its Senior Clerk, Michael says: […]