Emily Darlington MP
Championing a Fairer, Greener, and Brighter Future for Milton Keynes Central
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Better Homes for Our Armed Forces: Pets, Personal Touches, and More Freedom for Military Families
I’m delighted to see real, positive changes for our Armed Forces and their families living in military housing. From this week, families living in Military Housing will be able to keep pets and personalise their homes – a huge step forward in recognising the sacrifices they make for our country. This new scheme, part of…
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Milton Keynes Welcomes Prime Minister and Culture Secretary as £88m Investment is Unveiled
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, to Milton Keynes Central Library as they launched the government’s £88 million investment in youth services. It was a proud day for our city, and I am even prouder to see our…
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Milton Keynes City Council Secures New Funding for Families
I’m delighted to share that Milton Keynes City Council will receive additional government funding this year to help prepare for the launch of the new Best Start Family Service in 2026. As the MP for Milton Keynes Central, I’ve seen first hand the difference our family centres make. Whether it’s a mum seeking advice on…
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Willen Hospice Receives £431K Boost in Landmark Government Funding
I’m delighted to share that on 22nd of July 2025, I welcomed the announcement that Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes Central has been awarded a grant of £431,061 from the Labour government’s £75 million investment programme for improving end‑of‑life care. This follows a previous award of £143,687 in February from the £25 million initial funding pot – meaning…
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My Reflections on the Foreign Secretary’s Middle East Address
I had hoped to speak during the Foreign Secretary’s statement on the Middle East yesterday, but didn’t get the opportunity. Here are my thoughts on the statement:
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Skydiving to Support the RAF Association – £2,151 Raised!
I’m thrilled to share that I recently took the plunge – quite literally – and completed a skydive to raise funds for the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA)! Together, we raised an astonishing £2,151 to support current and former RAF personnel and their families. Since its inception in 1943, the RAF Association has been a…
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Key Meeting Secures Future of Milton Keynes Post Office
I’m delighted to announce a significant milestone in my campaign to protect the Milton Keynes Post Office, following constructive discussions with key stakeholders yesterday – including the prospective new postmaster Elliot Jacobs, and Post Office representative Jack Foden, who confirmed that the city centre will not lose their local branch. This meeting came on the…
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Sound the alarm on unsafe cladding. Fix our flats!
Unsafe cladding has left my constituents – from Oakgrove to the city centre – feeling at risk in their own homes, and that is unacceptable. I have been contacted by residents directly impacted by this issue, sharing real experiences of living under the shadow of unresolved fire safety risks. I’m calling on developers to fulfil…
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Why I’m Proud to Support New Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage – My Article in Milton Keynes Citizen
I’m pleased to share my recent article in Milton Keynes Citizen. As your MP, and someone who has personally experienced miscarriage, I wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s plans to extend bereavement leave to individuals who suffer a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy. Currently, bereavement leave is only granted for the death of a child under…
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A Proud First Year as Your MP for Milton Keynes Central
It’s the honour of my life to represent Milton Keynes Central as your Member of Parliament. As I look back on my first twelve months in office, I’m proud to share this snapshot of the work I’ve undertaken on your behalf: Highlights from Year One I’m deeply grateful for your support, feedback, and stories over…