Emily Darlington MP

@emily4mk.bsky.social

Labour MP for MK Central 🌹Email for casework and invitations Emily.darlington.mp@parliament.uk

Last week, I joined Clarion to open their new hub in Milton Keynes! Having an office in Milton Keynes is so important for residents who use Clarion services – it is important they have friendly and reliable faces that they know are there for them when they need support. ❤️

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Last week in Parliament, we marked the anniversary of equal suffrage – voting is a powerful thing and I’m thinking about all the fantastic women who fought so hard so I can be in the position that I am today.

Emily stood with her parliamentary portrait at the Centenary Action event.

Today officially marks the end of the Vagrancy Act which criminalised people for sleeping rough for over 200 years 👏 Sending people suffering from homelessness to jail and giving them criminal records for life is not the way to tackle rough sleeping. So glad to see this archaic law repealed today.

My week! 🌟 Re-opening the Milton Keynes post office! After a long campaign the post office is back open in its central location at the heart of 12th Street and near plenty of bus stops. Alongside offering all the traditional post office services, it also now features a gift and stationery shop. 🖊️

Emily at the reopening of the Milton Keynes post office alongside post office staff. Emily pretending to drive a van at the Cummins Milton Keynes site. Emily at the Real Hustle podcast studio. Emily chatting to Asian Community Radio about the Milton Keynes Great Get Together.

On Sunday I celebrated International Yoga Day! 🌟 Thank you to the MK Yoga Association and MK Hindu Association for putting on such a lovely event to mark the occasion I had such a great time taking part and testing out my yoga skills 🧘‍♀️

Emily taking part in the International Yoga Day celebrations. Emily with some of those who attended the event including councillors from Milton Keynes City Council. Emily lighting a ceremonial lamp.

What I’ve been up to this week! Celebrating the kick off of the World Cup (well done England!!!! 4-2 to Croatia) and the extra time for dads' campaign. Paternity leave provisions must improve so that fathers can spend vital time with their children and supporting their partner. ⚽️

Emily pictured with fellow MPs calling for better paternity leave. Emily with the “We’ve got more in common”  sign at the Great Parliamentary Together. Emily and Andy Burnham MP pictured together in Makerfield. Emily on Sky News talking about the social media ban.

There are awful reports coming in about the train crash in Bedford. We still don’t have all the details but I want to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response. I know that this will be worrying for many in MK who use this rail line

At the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, we have released our first report of the 2026-27 session on Rewiring the state: Delivering digital government. We must have a clear plan for a digital transformation.

A screenshot of the first page of the Rewiring the state: Delivering digital government report.

This morning, I popped into support Movember’s paternity leave campaign and “kick up a fuss.” A campaign to raise awareness of the need for better paternity leave and pay for dads. Around 1 in 10 fathers face post-natal depression and do not have access to the support they need.

Emily posing with the “Kick up a fuss” campaign boards that read “I support extra time for dads”.

Today marks 10 years since Jo was murdered. She was on her way to help her constituents. Jo inspired me in so many ways and her drive to make change lives on. It was honour to speak about her as an incredible friend, mother and public servant last week alongside so many other MPs.

A picture of the coat of arms in the House of Commons Chamber to honour Jo Cox. Emily speaking about Jo during the debate on her legacy surrounded by other MPs including Kim Leadbeater, Jo’s sister, and the MP for Spen Valley.

We’re counting down to the Milton Keynes Great Get Together Picnic in partnership with Camphill MK and their Midsummer Fair. 🌟 Join us to reflect on the incredible achievements of Jo Cox and do what we do best, coming together as a community. 🫂

Graphic of a letter stating: “Dear residents of Milton Keynes, you’re invited to the MK Great Get Together. Held with Camphill MK in loving memory of Jo Cox.” The following information is featured below: “Saturday 27th of June, 10:00 to 14:00, Willen Park, Japonica Lane, MK15 9JY”.

This morning spent chatting with Sky News about the proposed social media ban and what it means to me as a mum. We must not end up in a place where companies are continuing to scapegoat responsibility for the safety of young people.

Just a little mood board that is getting me excited about the 2029 City of Culture Bid! This is so much more than just a title – it is a great way for MK to show off its brilliance from our arts and music to our independent businesses and incredible local food scene. 🎨

Graphic of a cork board with various photos of Emily across the city that reads: “REMINDER: Back the Bid!”.

Just a reminder that The Milton Keynes Great Get Together is still taking place just in a different location! Join us at Camphill Milton Keynes Communities (Japonica Lane, Willen Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JY) to celebrate the legacy of Jo Cox alongside the incredible Camphill MK.

Graphic of a picnic basket that reads “You’re invited: Milton Keynes Great Get Together Picnic, in loving memory of Jo Cox”. Followed by a pink text box that says “Saturday 27th, 10:00 to 14:00, Camphill MK Communities, MK15 9JY.” Then “For further information email: emily.darlington.mp@parliament.uk”.

A lovely Saturday spent at Art in the Park! 🎨 This celebration of arts and culture truly encapsulates our city, and it was lovely to see art from so many groups across Milton Keynes as well as so many opportunities for people to get stuck in making their own art.

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Speaking to Times Radio about my views on a social media ban. An Australia-type ban will just leave us playing whack-a-mole with new platforms as they appear, and we’ll always be one step behind them. 1/2

My team and I have been working hard to champion residents affected by the water shortages in Bow Brickhill and Little Brickhill during the heatwave. Swipe to see what has been done so far! If you were affected last week, please do reach out to my office – we're here to support.

Graphic of a dripping tap that reads “Did you experience water shortages during the heat wave?” And then “If so email: emily.darlington.mp@parliament.uk”.List of achievements so far when it comes to supporting residents. Graphic is on a blue background with a small picture of Emily in the corner. Achievements read: “contacted Anglian Water to request a meeting”, “written to the Secretary of State” and “asked Anglian Water about their processes to collaborate with the Council to provide emergency water”.

A few things I’ve been up to this week! Hosting a homelessness summit to bring together the Council, my office and various organisations and charities across Milton Keynes to discuss what needs to be done to ensure that no one ever must sleep rough in MK. 🏠

A photo of the tables of people who attended the homelessness summit.Emily with the CEO of Beat.Emily and fellow MK and Bedfordshire MPs at the site of the new Universal Studios park. Emily at MK Pride last year holding the Pride flag.

Speaking to GB News about Ofcom and what we need to do to keep young people safer online – we need to genuinely change algorithms to be less harmful rather than enact a blanket ban on social media. 📱

Emily speaking with GB News about online safety. Emily with the dancers from the Milton Keynes Tamil Academy. A list of women’s health terms that ca result in shadow-banning, which includes: vagina, period, PCOS, endometriosis, orgasm and tampon. Emily in the Chamber celebrating the BSI’s birthday!