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# Lichfield MP insists he’s still loyal to David Cameron despite sacking
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-mp-insists-hes-still-loyal-to-david-cameron-despite-sacking/
- Published: 2014-04-09T18:10:31.000Z
- Updated: 2014-04-09T18:15:19.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: HS2, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 20:48, News

Lichfield’s MP has insisted he is still loyal to David Cameron, despite being sacked as vice chairman of the Conservative Party.

Michael Fabricant’s decision to go public over his [plans to vote against HS2 legislation](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2014/04/07/lichfield-mp-has-no-option-but-to-vote-against-hs2-legislation/) has led to the move.

[![Michael Fabricant MP](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/michaelfabricant.jpg)](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2009/03/23/michael-fabricant-mp-asks-more-questions-over-lichfield-trent-valley-train-services/michaelfabricant-2/)

Michael Fabricant MP

He also said it was “about time” after Culture Minister Maria Miller’s resignation earlier today (April 9).

He [told his Twitter followers](https://twitter.com/Mike%5FFabricant/status/453952477571063808?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) the news of his sacking earlier this evening.

“Been asked to resign as vice chairman,” he said. “Refused, so sacked over HS2 and my views on a recent cabinet minister.

“I’m still loyal to DC \[David Cameron\] and our long term economic plan, but not HS2.”

The controversial high speed rail route is set to cut through parts of Lichfield and the surrounding villages – with neighbouring Conservative MP Christopher Pincher also [vowing to vote against his own party](//lichfieldlive.co.uk/2014/04/08/second-local-mp-vows-to-vote-against-plans-for-hs2/) on the issue.