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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This is unacceptable. I’ve just written to Meta to request a meeting about their advertising standards and an explanation as to how this advert doesn’t go against them.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is important work by my good friend @jessasatomp.bsky.social holding X to account. There is no safety by design in fact the guardrails have been taken off allowing Grok to cause harm

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’ve written to the Home Secretary asking her to set out what steps this government is taking to secure Andrew Tate’s extradition to the UK.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I'm really glad to see Clarion taking a more central role in communities in our city 🏠 #miltonkeynes #clarion #housing #community

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I’m proud to be the 586th female MP elected to Parliament and I’m proud of all the women who have come before and after me. Here’s to an eternity of powerful women! #miltonkeynes #politics #women #power

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Celebrating the Government cutting VAT on attractions! Summer Holidays can be daunting for parents especially when the cost of attractions can be high, that’s why this Labour Government is cutting VAT on several attractions and children’s meals. 🎠

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Go on MK Dons! On Thursday we found out the fixtures for next season of the MK Dons games and an exciting season it will be since the team were promoted to League One! I’m wishing them all the best in this new season! ⚽️

Emily with fellow Milton Keynes MP, Callum Anderson, lifting a trophy.

Emily and fellow Milton Keynes MP, Callum Anderson, being served popcorn by Keir Starmer.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Then on Asian Community Radio, I chatted about the Milton Keynes Great Get Together which took place yesterday – more to come on that soon! 📻

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Spending time with our local media providers – this week I was on the Real Hustle podcast as well as Asian Community Radio! On the Real Hustle podcast, I chatted about my experience in politics and the dangers of misinformation as well as my love for making change.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Visit to Cummins. This week I opened the new Cummins battery site, an incredible step for the sustainable energy sector in our city. I’m so glad that Cummins have chosen Milton Keynes as their home, we really are the centre of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. 🔋

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This International Yoga Day fell on the Summer Solstice, what a perfect way to welcome summer in ☀️

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Lots and lots of media on the social media ban. It is vital that we do more to protect young people and hold social media companies to account for using their algorithms to promote harmful content. 📱 And as always this isn’t everything, check out my socials for more of what I get up to!

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Campaigning in the Makerfield by-election, a huge congratulations to the new Labour MP for Makerfield: Andy Burnham! The people of Makerfield rejected hate and embraced hope. ❤️

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Remembering my good friend Jo Cox alongside fellow colleagues at the Great Parliamentary Get Together. Jo was such an incredible advocate for kindness and compassion, and her legacy of connection continues to live on in communities across the UK. 🫂

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I am sure many families are scared tonight as loved ones are on these trains or the ones behind them. We still don’t know what caused the collision so I urge people not to jump to conclusions as the emergency services do their jobs

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Getting to represent a city where 1 in 3 jobs are in tech, I am a champion for sovereign technology and empowering SMEs to lead in the tech sector. Read the report here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...

publications.parliament.uk

Rewiring the state: Delivering digital government

Report of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Best of luck to Andy Burnham today! 🌹 I spent part of my weekend in Makerfield supporting Andy, he’s truly a local champion and will be a fabulous MP for the area 🌟 Let’s keep Makerfield red ❤️ #uklabour #politics #miltonkeynes

Emily and Andy pictured together in Makerfield.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We must see improvements in the provision of men's mental health. All fathers in Milton Keynes and the UK should be able to take paid paternity leave in order to spend time with their children in some of the most special weeks of being a parent and support their partner.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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”.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Her words that “we are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us” should be a guiding force to all of us.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I knew Jo best as a mum and today, I’ll be thinking about her family and loved ones. 10 years on, it is vital that our communities are choosing connection over division. Kindness over hatred.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Milton Keynes is a beautiful community, and I want this event to connect us all. Bring some food, a picnic blanket, and some lovely company. ❤️‍🩹 Use the link below to let us know that you’ll be attending: www.eventbrite.com/e/emily-darl...

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Emily Darlington MPs Great Get Together Event

Join us at Camphill MK by Willen Lake for a family-friendly picnic celebrating unity, connection and community spirit across Milton Keynes.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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”.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A blanket ban does not change the fact that algorithms are continuing to deliver harmful content to social media users. It is so important that we look at the online sphere as an experience and not just through the lens of certain apps. #socialmedia #onlinesafety #miltonkeynes

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

My statement on the Motion of Regret regarding the EHRC Code of Practice.

Graphic reads: “Constituents will know that I do not usually sign EDMs, as they are purely symbolic, and I believe that raising concerns internally is the best way to create change.

However in this case I will be signing the Motion of Regret as I believe a public show of support is important for the trans community in this moment. I will of course also continue to raise my concerns with the guidance where I believe it could make a difference.

Everyone deserves dignity and respect. I don’t believe the EHRC guidance gives that or provides clarity to women or the trans community.”

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“It also remains unworkable for associations, as we’ve seen with the Women’s Institute and Girl Guides, who want to be inclusive.
The government’s impact assessment is also very concerning and leaves trans men to be doubly discriminated against.

The official financial estimate suggests the implications of the guidance may end up costing hundreds of millions of pounds, which small businesses in my constituency cannot afford.

Therefore although I know an EDM will not make a difference, I sign this Motion of Regret to stand in solidarity with the trans community.”

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This is about celebrating the “local”. Destination MK will be holding lots of events to ensure that residents voices play a central role in this Bid so check out their website and attend a crafts session to share your ideas! 💡 #miltonkeynes #lovemk #cityofculture2029 #lovelocal

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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!”.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

There will be crafts, stalls and games hosted by Camphill as well as by many of our local businesses like Willen Ice Cream! Let's bring our community together – see you there! #lovemk #miltonkeynes #community

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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”.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A huge thank you to Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture for hosting this incredible event and for bringing our community together! 🌍

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We have incredible creatives living in MK and Art in the Park was a fantastic opportunity to see them shine. 🌟 Keep your eye out on social media for photos of the wonderful art both created and displayed.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A serious solution is a ban on the damaging and dangerous functionalities of social media platforms, not the platforms themselves - they should have to prove that they are safe places for young people as the price of admission to the UK market. #socialmedia #socialmediaban #ukpolitics #uklabour

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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”.

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Marking the beginning of Pride Month (photo from last year), I’m really looking forward to seeing how MK celebrates this month throughout the city! Everyone deserves to live authentically. 🌈 And so much more! From casework wins to celebrating our CMK Post Office re-opening last Monday 🌟

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Visiting the new Universal Studios site in Bedfordshire – being just outside of MK, it will have a great impact on our city including job opportunities in building and running the site for students at MK College. 🌍

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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Joining Beat, the UK’s leading Eating Disorder Charity, in Parliament to discuss their new casework scheme which will allow MPs offices to better support those with eating disorders. ❤️‍🩹

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