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Emily welcomes Andy Burnham’s business rates cut
The 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, announced in July by the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is part of a series of measures to support the backbone of local high streets. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also vowed to cut costs for working people and communities, including electricity bill…
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You’re Invited! Join Me for The Milton Keynes Great Get Together
I’m delighted to be hosting Milton Keynes’ Great Get Together this year in collaboration with Camphill MK, bringing together residents from across our city for a day of friendship, community and celebration. This event is particularly significant as we mark ten years since the murder of Jo Cox MP, a friend, campaigner and community champion…
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Oak Wards Marks New Chapter for Milton Keynes University Hospital
It was a real privilege to attend the opening of Oak Wards at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust this week – a major step forward for healthcare in our city. What stood out to me most was the real sense of dignity and compassion built into every part of the design. From dementia-friendly…
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Pre-Loved Fashion, Life-Changing Care: Willen Hospice Comes to Westminster
I was proud to welcome Willen Hospice to Parliament for a special charity shop pop-up in the Jubilee Room – bringing a vital piece of Milton Keynes and the spirit of ‘No Buying New’ to Westminster, while shining a spotlight on a cause that matters deeply to our community. For many people in Milton Keynes,…
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Standing Together to Champion Women and Girls in Milton Keynes
International Women’s Day is always an important moment in the calendar, but this year’s gathering in Milton Keynes felt especially powerful. I was honoured to host a community event bringing together residents, professionals, and members of the Dawoodi Bohra community to celebrate the achievements of women and to reflect on the work still needed to…
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Our Children Deserve Better Online: What My Survey Revealed
Thank you to everyone who took part in my recent survey on online safety. The strength of feeling was clear, young people are concerned about the harmful content that they encounter online: from self-harm and suicide material, to violent and exploitative content – but just as clear was the message that a blanket ban on…
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Are You Eligible? Final Days for Warm Homes Discount Support
Nobody in our city should be worrying about how they are heating their home – especially at a time when energy costs are still putting pressure on household budgets. That’s why I want to remind everyone in Milton Keynes that the Warm Homes Discount is still available, but the deadline to check your eligibility or…
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A Cleaner, Greener NHS for Milton Keynes
I’m delighted to share some truly positive news for our community and our NHS. Recently, it was confirmed that £162,000 of Government funding will go towards clean energy upgrades at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This funding forms part of a broader initiative supporting nearly 200 NHS sites across the country to lower…
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Getting Waiting Lists Down in Milton Keynes
Last week, I had been back at Milton Keynes University Hospital to thank staff for the work they are doing to bring waiting lists down for local patients. It was important to say thank you in person – because the progress we are seeing is down to the dedication and professionalism of NHS staff working…
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Holding Tech Giants to Account on Deepfakes and Online Abuse
Last week’s Prime Minister’s Questions was my first official time standing up in the Chamber to put a question directly to the Prime Minister. I raised concerns about the use of Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok, to create non-consensual sexualised images – including images of women being digitally stripped without their consent. I was glad,…
Emily Darlington MP
Championing a fairer, greener, and brighter future for Milton Keynes Central