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Backing Small Businesses in Milton Keynes
One of the things that makes Milton Keynes such a special city is our thriving community of small businesses – from family-run cafés and independent retailers to tech start-ups and creative firms. They bring life to our high streets, provide jobs, and make our city centre a place people want to spend time in. But…
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Willen Hospice Deserves Fairer NHS Funding
Together with my fellow Milton Keynes MPs, Chris Curtis MP and Callum Anderson MP, I’ve written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting seeking an urgent review of the NHS funding allocation for Willen Hospice Milton Keynes. For decades, Willen Hospice has provided vital end-of-life care, supporting not only patients but their families, carers, and loved ones…
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Secretary Of Defence Praises Milton Keynes’s Solidarity with Ukraine
I am deeply proud to stand with the Ukraine Appeal and the Sunflower Ukrainian Supplementary School in Milton Keynes as our community responds to the recent attacks on Kyiv and the British Council. On Monday, I shared a poignant statement from Viktoriya Shtanko – CEO of both organisations – with the Secretary of State for…
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Protecting Children Online: Why Stronger Laws Give Parents Peace of Mind
I recently had the opportunity to write a piece for The Telegraph about the Online Safety Bill, and why strengthening it is so important for protecting women and children. Every day, young people are being targeted by predators online, and women and girls are disproportionately subjected to harassment, abuse, and threats. This Bill is a…
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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…
Emily Darlington MP
Championing a fairer, greener, and brighter future for Milton Keynes Central