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Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North and chair of APPG on Connected and Automated Mobility, has hosted a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of driverless cars on UK roads.

APITech (API Microwave) had a visit by Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt to see first-hand how their technology is helping to lead the way in improving future communications for satellite constellations.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, paid a visit to meet staff at The Body Shop in thecentre:mk as part of the #BounceBackMK campaign to support the re-opening of the economy.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, visited the Spin factory in Blakelands, Milton Keynes last Friday (30/04) to discuss how the e-scooter trials have been progressing in MK.

Ben Everitt MP, the Chair of the APPG on Connected and Automated Mobility, commented:

Well-loved venues in Milton Keynes North such as The Craufurd Arms and MK Gallery are receiving a share of £377,153 from the Culture Recovery Fund.

The Conservative Government has provided Milton Keynes Council with a further £11,682,252 to support businesses restart after lockdown.

The Conservative Government is investing £239,276 into Milton Keynes’ High Streets to get them back up and running after lockdown.

Milton Keynes has more electric car charging points than any other city in England outside of London, new figures have revealed.

Government data shows there are 327 publicly available charging points in MK which is a 19% increase on January 2020.

The UK Space Industry is one of our many success stories. Right at the cutting edge of innovation, uncovering the secrets of the universe, keeping us connected to each other, keeping us safe in a fast-changing world.