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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2h

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 4h

Through these quilts the Charity have created a community of support and understanding that is so important for those navigating the loss of a loved one to suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please speak out – a conversation can help someone to access the support they deserve.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 4h

Seeing the Speak Their Name Quilts from across the UK in Parliament this week was deeply moving, each beautifully handcrafted memorial square represents someone who has been lost to suicide.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 5h

Wishing them the best of luck in their next game on Saturday!

Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 5h

Saturday evenings are best spent supporting our incredible ice hockey team: Milton Keynes Lightning!

It was great to watch the game between MK Lightning and Leeds Knights last weekend and though they may not have won this time, they do Milton Keynes proud every moment they’re on the ice.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

Do you know an incredible woman keen to start her business journey? Share this with them!

#miltonkeynes #theopenuniversity

OLCreate: PUB_9604_1.0 Open Business Creators Fund for Women in Business

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

The fund offers grants of up to £2,500 to women aged over 16 in the UK. Applicants will also get the opportunity to use the Open University’s Validate business development platform that provides support with navigating problems and opportunities in the world of business.

OLCreate: PUB_9604_1.0 Open Business Creators Fund for Women in Business

www.open.edu

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

This week the Open University along with Natwest and the Department for Work and Pensions have launched their Open Business Creators Fund – a fund designed to support women in the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

It was great to speak with Dr Zoe Williams about the importance of regularly self-checking, it takes two minutes, once a month – if you notice something unusual speak to your GP.

Self-checking not on your to-do list this month? Make sure you set a reminder!

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and myself and my team have started it off with these amazing home-made biscuits featuring the pink ribbon as well as dropping in to the Pink Ribbon Tea marking over 30 years of the Breast Cancer campaign with Estée Lauder.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 1d

The Online Safety Act in action. To all platforms: If you don’t remove illegal content or protect children from harmful material, you’ll get fined! @ofcom.bsky.social
#onlinesafety #4chan #ukpolitics #uklabour #miltonkeynes

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s a link to their website which includes their donation page for anyone who wants to and can donate!

mksnap.org

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

MK SNAP does incredible work in Milton Keynes providing opportunities, skills and support to adults with learning disabilities – it was a pleasure to visit their facilities in Walnut Tree during the summer and see the gallery worthy art made by the adults there.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

Friday evenings are spent best fundraising! It was great to attend the Fire Walk for MK SNAP which saw members of our community including our mayor take on hot embers to raise money for this fantastic organisation.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

The Hollie Guard app also has a free version which includes alert and journey features to keep you and loved ones safe whether that be during the commute or on a walk. Let’s make our city a safer place for everyone.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

TSB offer up to £500, that does not need to be repaid, to those fleeing a domestic abuse relationship but are unable to due to lack of money – money should never be a barrier to safety. They also provide access to the Hollie Guard app which turns your phone into a personal safety device.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

It was an honour to meet with the Hollie Gazzard Trust and TSB in Parliament who both play an integral role in supporting survivors of abuse and tackling violence against women and girls – a matter that is so important to our communities here in Milton Keynes and across the UK.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

A huge congratulations to our winners who will have their art displayed in Milton Keynes Gallery!

Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

There was such a range of pieces by our incredible young people, depicting their grandparents and inspirational older people they know through paint, pencil and collage. We have an amazingly talented generation of young artists in our city.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

What a lovely evening spent at the “Wrinkles and Smiles” exhibition hosted by Age UK in Middleton Hall – an exhibition designed to bridge the gap between generations through art.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

After their DOGE-style “cost cutting” raids found no money in local councils left to cut after Tory austerity, they’re on the brink of raising council tax.

Maybe giving the Reform party a crash course in how local government works would be better value for money for taxpayers…

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

In Milton Keynes we have so many incredible women leaders, from our local government to our charities and small businesses.

It was also great to discuss the White Ribbon campaign and the incredible work they’re doing.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 2d

Last week I went to our amazing YMCA to take part in the EMpoWer event held in collaboration with EMW Law LLP and the YMCA.

These sessions are designed to build a network and empower those who are advancing women's leadership in our local area – a matter that is close to my heart as a woman MP.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 3d

Glad to have a government taking the task of ending homelessness seriously, the way we did in MK

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 5d

🚨Milton Keynes is set to receive £1.26million in new funding from the government to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping 🚨

The first priority for the funding is immediate help for children and families in temporary accommodation across MK

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