The future of the South Midlands - An open letter to the Prime Minister Monday, 31 August, 2026 Dear Prime Minister, The future of the South Midlands - An open letter on devolution and the case for six I am writing to you not simply as Leader of the Opposition on Milton Keynes City Council, but as someone who believes very strongly in the economic potential of the region I represent. Prime Minister, you spent nearly a decade as Mayor of Greater Manchester demonstrating what can happen when a... Local News
Councillor calls for independent investigation into the health impacts and long-term implications to residents from being exposed to building developments for several years 22nd November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion entitled ‘Is Milton Keynes Killing me’, calling for an... Local News
Councillor calls for an increased commitment to the delivery of football pitches across MK to meet the demands today of tomorrows Leah Williamson’s and Dele Alli’s 21st November 2023 At this week’s Full Council (Wednesday 22nd November) Cllr David Hopkins will be presenting a motion calling for increased provision of playing fields in our... Local News
Labour Council Slammed By Conservatives For Doubling CMK Parking Charges 15th November 2023 Conservative Councillors have slammed the Labour-Liberal Democrat led Milton Keynes City Council for doubling the minimum parking costs in Central Milton Keynes... Local News
Danesborough & Walton Ward Councillor inspects refurbished trains in advance of Marston Vale line reopening. 30th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins took the opportunity today (30 October) to attend the unveiling of the refurbished Class 150 trains that will begin operating on the Marston... Local News
“We are lucky to have such a Vibrant, Diverse Community in Milton Keynes” says Cllr Hopkins and Andrews, after visiting the Black History Month Exhibition at MK Library 17th October 2023 Cllr David Hopkins and Cllr Liam Andrews, Leader and Deputy Leader of MKCC Conservative Group, spent Friday morning visiting the Black History Month exhibitions... Local News
Kingsmead Residents and Local Councillors continue their Campaign to stop controversial Shenley Park Development 6th October 2023 Local Councillors Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil, alongside several of their residents, spoke at yesterday’s MKCC Planning Committee to successfully urge the... Local News
“A significant victory for our residents but much more to do” say Cllrs Verma and Muzammil, after MKCC finally agree to sign TVP Joint Protocol for dealing with Unauthorised Encampments 11th September 2023 Cllrs Manish Verma and Shazna Muzammil hail ‘a significant victory for residents but much more to do’ after Milton Keynes City Council confirm they will sign... Local News
Tattenhoe Ward Councillors urge MKCC to take more substantial action against Unauthorised Encampments 31st August 2023 Tattenhoe Ward Councillors Shazna Muzammil and Manish Verma have launched a campaign calling for Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) to take more action against... Local News
Cllr Manish Verma heralds the “fantastic diversity” of our City as he welcomed the celebrated Ottan Thullal performer, Manalur Gopinath, to Milton Keynes 21st July 2023 Councillor Manish Verma heralded the “fantastic diversity” of Milton Keynes as he welcomed and presented an award to the highly celebrated and viral Ottan... Local News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
