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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · 6d

This is the difference a Labour Council makes.

Nobody needs to sleep rough in Milton Keynes, with beds and support available. Hear more from Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health & Communities Donna Fuller 👇

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · 10d

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · 10d

🤔 What’s happening at Station Square?

We’re unveiling a new artwork tomorrow - but that’s not all that’s happening.

📍 A place for events, for relaxation, to welcome people to our vibrant city, hear about the plans from Deputy Leader of MK City Council, Cllr Lauren Townsend.

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · 24d

✅ Day one rights to parental and bereavement leave

✅ Expanding sick pay for the lowest earners

✅ Putting an end to unfair fire and rehire practices

Our MPs have voted for the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation 👉 www.mklabour.org.uk/post/mps-vot...

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Sep 8

People shouldn’t be worrying about paying bills in their final days.

We are proposing to become one of the first councils in the country to introduce a council tax exemption for those who are terminally ill.

Read more 👉 www.mklabour.org.uk/post/mk-labo...

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Callum Anderson MP @callumandersonmp.bsky.social · Aug 13

Proud to see Milton Keynes University Hospital reach an incredible milestone - 1,000 robotic surgeries completed!

With state-of-the-art tech like Dr Bot & Dex, MKUH is leading the way in safer, faster, and more precise surgical care for our growing community. 🤖

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Robots in Milton Keynes hospital complete 1,000th surgery

One of the surgeons who uses the robots for various procedures says it is a milestone achievement.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to everyone in Milton Keynes receiving T-Level, A-Level and VTQ results today 🎉

We hope you feel as proud of yourselves as you should today in reaching a huge milestone 👏

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you to South East Young Labour who joined us for campaigning in Bolbeck Park yesterday! 🌹

We had young people out from Aylesbury, Crawley, Epsom & Ewell, Reigate and Wycombe as well as MK - it’s hugely appreciated 👏

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jul 21

The IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is back - and our Labour Council’s sponsorship helps keep much of this festival free, making award-winning, world-class culture more accessible.

Hear more from Cabinet Member for Planning & Placemaking, Cllr Shanika Mahendran 👇

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jul 21

🏡 It’s a fantastic day as we hand over the keys to families on the Lakes Estate for their NEW council homes as part of our ongoing regeneration.

Hear more from Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ed Hume 👇

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jul 21

📮 Protecting vital post services 📮

Following a fire at the central Post Office in CMK, our Labour Council has stepped in to provide a temporary post office at the Civic Offices.

Read more 👉 www.mkfm.com/news/local-n...

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jul 12

☀️💬 Our teams have been out across the city again this week speaking to residents about local issues and Labour’s work locally and nationally.

Your Labour MPs and councillors are here for you. If you need to get in touch, find contact details here 👉 www.mklabour.org.uk/people

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father’s Day to everyone celebrating today in Milton Keynes!

We are also sending our thoughts to anyone for whom today is difficult.

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jun 5

We wish a happy Eid al-Adha to all Muslims in Milton Keynes!

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jun 5

The Government has today announced it is changing eligibility for free school meals to include any child whose family receives Universal Credit.

🥣 This will provide thousands more children in MK with free school meals, meaning they are ready to learn with full tummies and easing stress on parents.

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Jun 3

In Milton Keynes, we have more volunteers per head than in any other UK city. That shows the kind of city we are ❤️

On Volunteers' Week, we want to say a big thank you to every person who gives up their time to volunteer and make our city a better place!

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · May 25

Another busy week on doorsteps across the city speaking to residents about what matters to them, and what Labour is doing locally and nationally for people in Milton Keynes 🌹

Labour is working hard for you all-year-round!

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · May 23

We’re delivering for children and families in Milton Keynes.

In the past ten years, our Labour-led Council has built seven new schools and helped 22 existing schools expand.

Read more 👉 www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/news/2025/ci...

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · May 21

These aren’t our words - this is what an independent review said about your Labour Council in Milton Keynes 👇

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · May 18

Our volunteers and councillors have been all around the city this week speaking to residents - as we are every week! 👋 🌹

This week’s stops included:

📍 Stony Stratford
📍 Medbourne
📍 Hanslope
📍 Woburn Sands

Your Labour councillors and MPs work hard for you all-year-round.

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · May 1

We love Milton Keynes - and we’re passionate and ambitious about its future. Happy #LoveMK Day ❤️

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Apr 28

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember all those who have died at work or because of work, and reaffirm our commitment to stand up for health and safety at work alongside the trade union movement.

Remember the dead. Fight for the living.

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Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Apr 27

Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day tomorrow, today we attended the annual #IWMD event at the Milton Keynes Rose MK.

Our Milton Keynes Central MP Emily Darlington and Council Leader Pete Marland spoke on the continued importance of the day.

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌎 On #EarthDay, here is how Labour has been working to make Milton Keynes a world-leading sustainable city 👇

Milton Keynes Labour @mklabour.bsky.social · Apr 16

Too many people in Milton Keynes are stuck in exploitative ‘fleecehold’ arrangements.

📝 While the Labour Government works to legislate to end this, our city’s Labour MPs have written to major developers to ask them to do their bit to stop this issue now.

📰 www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/politic...