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Ben Everitt MP has launched a campaign to support innovative local businesses against the threat of coronavirus.

Ben Everitt MP was among parliamentarians and industry experts gathered to discuss decarbonising agriculture and supporting biodiversity in Parliament on Tuesday 10th March. 

Thames Valley Police, the local force for Milton Keynes, has received Government funding for 140 new tasers.

The Home Office announced the additional £115,000 for TVP which is from a £10m ring fenced pot of centrally funded money for the equipment.

The annual NHS Parliamentary Awards are up and running for 2020 and Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt is asking for nominations for people or teams who have gone above and beyond in the health service.

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has fallen by 44% since the Conservatives came into power in 2010, new statistics reveal.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, had a 'flipping fantastic' Pancake Day at the historic Olney Pancake Race event.

Ben started three of the children's races by saying the traditional words "toss your pancakes, are you ready?" and ringing the Pancake Bell.

Milton Keynes Council has been given £86,412 by the Government to to help fund domestic abuse refuge services in the town.

The money will enable victims and their children to stay safe, recover from the trauma, and access safe permanent rehousing where needed.

Milton Keynes is the best place for business outside of London, according to the newly released Centre for Cities report.

The Post Office in Hanslope is set to re-open in April.

Ben commented, "The Post Office has reassured me they will be re-opening their Hanslope branch. I'm pleased with this outcome after a number of constituents raised their concerns with me about the recent closure."

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has been appointed onto the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee.

Every Government department has a select committee consisting of 11 backbench MPs who examine and report on spending, policies and administration.