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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15h

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

www.open.edu

Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15h

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 · 15h

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 · 17h

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 · 17h

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 · 20h

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 · 1d

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

mksnap.org

mksnap.org

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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

What I’ve been up to this week ✨

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

It was great to welcome the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray to Milton Keynes and host the Major Projects Association for their annual conference.

As a city Milton Keynes shows the potential and possibility of place-based infrastructure projects.

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

I’m so pleased that this Labour Government has recognised how important young people are to our local communities and has plans to lower the voting age to 16.

Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re shaping today.

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

The annual Milton Keynes Youth Summit is an opportunity for young people from schools across the city to come together to discuss the role of young people in our local communities and take part in skills workshops.

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GRACE Project @grace-project-uk.bsky.social · 7d

The GRACE project was delighted to be part of this vibrant festival celebrating the diversity of Milton Keynes. We're excited to continue fostering greater participation from diverse communities in genetic research.

Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 7d

This month is Milton Keynes City of Codes and Light Festival 2025 – a celebration of where science meets art, organised by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture.

I had the opportunity this weekend to see the breathtaking “Mind and Matter” projection at the Milton Keynes Central Library.

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