Michael Fabricant sacked as Tory vice chairman

Outspoken Tory dismissed for opposing HS2 and tweeting "about time" in response to Maria Miller's resignation.

(Photo By Michael Fabricant poses with the Monster Raving Loony Party candidate during the Eastleigh by-election in 2013. Photograph: Getty Images.)

In a fitting end to today’s omnishambles, Michael Fabricant has just announced that he’s been sacked as Conservative vice chairman. The always outspoken MP for Lichfield was dismissed for vowing to rebel against HS2 and for tweeting “about time” in response to Maria Miller’s resignation.

Here’s how he announced the news on Twitter.

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