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Callum Anderson
Labour PartyCallum Anderson is the Labour MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Report Stage, after proceedings had been interrupted on 13 June when an objection was raised. The debate excerpts do not reveal the substantive content of New Clause 16.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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Positive coverage
“MK MPs back major funding boost for SEND school places” — Milton Keynes Online
“Buckingham MP visits Akeley Wood School for student DJ and music technology workshop” — Milton Keynes Online
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024 by 5.1%. Covers Bletchley, Buckingham and Milton Keynes. Population 90,374.
'Disastrous maintenance' of Milton Keynes' roads is getting worse every day, says disgruntled resident
Milton Keynes Online · 16 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£45,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,970
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
55
36 primary, 5 secondary, 14 other
Total Income Tax▼
£482m
from 56,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,420
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£8,630
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
65.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 3 towns, 10 villages, rural areas — 104,474 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
14 councillors across 8 wards · Last elections: Sept 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley East | Labour Party | Saskia Soden | Sept 2024 |
| Bletchley Park | Labour Party | Ayesha Khanom | May 2024 |
| Bletchley West | Labour Party | Hannah O'Neill | May 2024 |
| Buckingham East | Liberal Democrats | Anja Schaefer | Nov 2023 |
| Buckingham West | Conservative and Unionist Party | Caroline Cornell | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Patrick Fealey | May 2021 | |
| Labour Party | Robin Stuchbury | May 2021 | |
| Great Brickhill | Conservative and Unionist Party | Iain Macpherson | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Jilly Jordan | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Phil Gomm | May 2021 | |
| Tattenhoe | Conservative and Unionist Party | Manish Verma | May 2024 |
| Winslow | Conservative and Unionist Party | Beville Douglas Stanier | May 2021 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Goss | May 2021 | |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | John Chilver | May 2021 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 17,602 | 37.0% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 15,181 | 31.9% |
| Ref | 7,468 | 15.7% | |
| LD | 4,300 | 9.0% | |
| Green | 2,590 | 5.4% | |
| Ind | 500 | 1.1% |
Callum Anderson has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
A Milton Keynes resident criticises the city council's road maintenance, claiming dozens of pothole reports have been ignored as 'low risk' despite deteriorating conditions. MK City Council defends its approach, citing budget constraints and a large highway network, though the city received an Amber rating in a national highways audit.
A rare WW2 Enigma machine (A320) is now on display at Bletchley Park museum, on loan from GCHQ. The machine was historically significant in helping British intelligence break enemy codes during the war and remains one of only five surviving Enigma D models.
Buckingham residents enjoyed two free community Easter events in March and April featuring dinosaur crafts and creative activities using natural materials. Local councillors praised the events as part of the town's commitment to providing free holiday activities for families.
The government announced 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges with £175 million funding to train 65,000 learners in high-demand sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and digital technology. Milton Keynes College has been selected as a digital Technical Excellence College, positioning it as a regional hub for innovation in AI and robotics within the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
East West Rail has released updated proposals for the Oxford-Cambridge railway line, including new stations, electrification plans, and a revised construction timeline. The updates affect multiple sections including Bletchley, which will see a new western train maintenance depot and eastern entrance to Bletchley station.
The Old School, a historic 1856 building in Milton Keynes operating as a popular café and guest house, is being put up for sale by its operator, local charity Future Wolverton, due to increased business costs and reduced grant funding. The property, valued at £525,000, represents a loss of a community asset and raises questions about the sustainability of local charities and cultural landmarks in the area.
A Milton Keynes artist credits medical cannabis with alleviating severe social anxiety and PTSD after conventional psychiatric treatment proved ineffective. The article highlights that 630 Milton Keynes residents are currently receiving medical cannabis treatment through specialist clinics, with growing awareness of this legal treatment option for mental health and other conditions.
Residents in Winslow and along the East West Rail corridor are frustrated by the continued delay in opening the new £1.3 billion railway line, completed 18 months ago but still without passenger services due to a dispute between Chiltern Railways and the RMT union over driver-only operation. A petition has been launched calling for government intervention, with residents reporting job losses and hardship while freight trains operate nightly and the new £5m Winslow station remains empty.
Chiltern Railways experienced significant delays due to line-side equipment failure at London Marylebone, affecting all lines. The company arranged alternative transport via multiple rail operators and bus services, with some disruption affecting Milton Keynes Central and other stations relevant to the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency.
East West Rail has unveiled designs for upgraded stations including a new Bletchley station as part of its route-wide consultation. The project now plans phased openings rather than waiting for full completion, with increased train frequency and capacity driven partly by the approved Universal Studios UK resort in Bedford.
Police and parking management company SABA conducted a targeted parking enforcement operation in Central Bletchley on April 11, issuing 38 fixed penalty notices and several warnings following resident complaints about unsafe and obstructive parking in the area.
Milton Keynes is experiencing rapid population growth (305,000 residents, up 22.4% in a decade) and faces critical questions about whether its telecommunications infrastructure can keep pace with demand for 410,000 residents by 2050. The article examines current broadband and mobile connectivity strengths, identifies infrastructure gaps at city edges, and calls for mandatory fibre-ready requirements in new developments.
East West Rail has released updated plans for a major consultation on the railway project, including significant upgrades to Bletchley station to serve as a key interchange hub. The plans have been accelerated and amended to accommodate the proposed Universal Studios theme park at Stewartby, with new station entrances, increased train capacity, and a Train Maintenance Depot to be built at Bletchley West, expected to create over 100 jobs.
East West Rail Company has accelerated its construction programme for the railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge, bringing forward upgrades to the Bletchley-Bedford section in response to demand from the planned Universal Studios theme park. The company has launched a new public consultation running until June 9, 2026, with multiple events across the region including one in Bletchley.
The University of Buckingham has launched a '50 for 50' scholarship offering 50% tuition fee reductions to recognize talented students across multiple disciplines, representing a £155,000 investment. The initiative highlights the university's commitment to accessible higher education and its distinctive accelerated two-year degree model.
Milton Keynes, including Buckingham and Bletchley, is receiving over £3.9 million in government funding to expand SEND school places and create more inclusive classrooms. Local MPs Callum Anderson, Emily Darlington, and Chris Curtis have welcomed the investment and committed to working with schools and families to ensure it delivers effectively.
Milton Keynes College Group has been awarded Digital and Technologies Technical Excellence status by the government, with the announcement made at its Bletchley campus. The college will lead regional efforts to build digital capacity and skills across the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, addressing national priorities in AI, data, and digital capability.
East-West Rail has opened consultation on updated proposals for a new Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor railway line passing through Milton Keynes and Bedford, including plans for five trains per hour, longer trains, a new Stewartby station, and accelerated delivery phases. The project is central to broader economic development plans including 40,000 new homes in Milton Keynes and a Universal Resort near Bedford.
Zoho, a cloud-based software company, is opening a new UK office in Milton Keynes and launching a UK data centre in Q2 2026. This represents significant investment and job creation in the constituency, with the company having tripled its UK workforce over two years and citing Milton Keynes as a key growth hub.
East West Railway Company has announced updated proposals for the Oxford-Cambridge corridor project, replacing 'connection stages' with 'delivery phases' to allow sections to open as they complete. The accelerated programme targets four to five trains per hour using battery-electric trains, with key sections including Milton Keynes to Bedford expected operational by the mid-2030s.
The Government is investing £175 million in 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges across the country, with Milton Keynes College selected for digital training. Around 65,000 young people will gain access to training in defence, clean energy, digital, and manufacturing sectors to address a projected need for nearly 600,000 workers in these industries by 2030.
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report reveals that an out-of-service passenger train derailed at Denbigh Hall South Junction between Bletchley and Milton Keynes Central on June 26, 2025, due to signalling staff implementing an invalid path instruction. The accident was caused by a combination of staff lacking adequate understanding of switch diamond points and gaps in the Rule Book safety guidance.
A London Northwestern train derailed near Bletchley in June due to gaps in staff training and understanding of switch diamond points, according to a Rail Accident Investigation Branch report. The incident occurred when the out-of-service train was travelling in the wrong direction to a depot, with neither signalling staff nor cabin crew noticing unsafe track positioning, highlighting failures in training and rule book coverage.
This article is a comprehensive listing of recent planning applications submitted to Buckinghamshire Council, covering a wide range of proposals including residential extensions, commercial changes, and infrastructure upgrades across the county. While locally relevant, the article is primarily an administrative notice containing no analysis, commentary, or specific local implications.
East West Railway Company has launched an eight-week public consultation on updated designs for the Oxford-Cambridge rail link, which will pass through Milton Keynes and Bletchley. The consultation precedes a Development Consent Order application in 2027, with the Bedford-Cambridge section targeted to open in the 2030s, though the Oxford-Bletchley-Milton Keynes section is complete but currently has no passenger service due to an industrial dispute.
National Express is expanding coach services from Milton Keynes, increasing daily journeys to Manchester from 16 to 25 and to Liverpool from 3 to 8, starting April 13th. The expansion reflects strong demand and addresses cost-of-living concerns among UK travellers seeking affordable transport alternatives.
Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, visited Akeley Wood School to observe music technology workshops led by local company On the Decks, where students engaged in DJing and beat-making. The visit highlighted the school's partnership with local businesses to enhance arts education and provide real-world vocational pathways for students.
Local fundraisers completed a 50-mile overnight walk from Northamptonshire to Watford, passing through Milton Keynes and Bletchley to support Anna Kennedy Online, an autism advocacy charity. The walk raised £1,200 for the cause and was part of Autism Acceptance Week.
A routine round-up of planning applications across Milton Keynes, including proposals in Bletchley and other nearby areas such as Shenley Church End, Stony Stratford, Loughton, and Wolverton. The article lists several domestic planning applications and directs residents to the planning portal to view and comment on proposals.
Taylor Wimpey is launching Salden Place West, a new residential development in Milton Keynes featuring 234 homes ranging from two to five bedrooms, with an opening event on 11th April. The development emphasises energy efficiency and sustainability, located near Newton Longville with good transport links and local amenities.
East West Railway Company has announced an eight-week consultation (April-June) on plans to link Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and Bedford by rail, including bringing back a railway line between Bicester and Bletchley. The article primarily features reader comments from CambridgeshireLive expressing strong skepticism about the project's cost, feasibility, and local impact.
The University of Buckingham has conferred Emeritus Chancellorship on Lord Tanlaw in recognition of his decades-long support and philanthropic contributions to the institution. The ceremony took place in Buckingham town centre as part of the university's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting his transformational role in shaping the campus and its academic mission.
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