Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Milton Keynes South.
Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
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Chris Curtis
Labour PartyChris Curtis is the Labour MP for Milton Keynes North, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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“Enfield leads on report setting out solutions to tackle barriers to home ownership | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News” — Parikiaki
“Inside the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts keeping children out of care” — Channel 4
Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell and Olney. Population 116,195. Recorded crime is 38% below the national average.
Bring Joy This Christmas: Volunteers Needed for Milton Keynes Seniors' Festive Celebration
Milton Keynes Online · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£30,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£39,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,970
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
45
37 primary, 4 secondary, 4 other
Total Income Tax▼
£368m
from 56,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,210
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£6,550
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▼
40.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
60.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 3 towns, 3 villages, rural areas — 96,794 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
7 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | Liberal Democrats | Marie Bradburn | May 2024 |
| Newport Pagnell North Hanslope | Conservative and Unionist Party | Chris Wardle | May 2024 |
| Newport Pagnell South | Liberal Democrats | Tony Oyakhire | May 2024 |
| Olney | Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith McLean | May 2024 |
| Stantonbury | Labour Party | Victoria Bamisile | May 2024 |
| Stony Stratford | Labour Party | Joe Hearnshaw | May 2024 |
| Wolverton | Labour Party | Ansar Hussain | May 2024 |
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 | 19,318 | 42.0% | |
Won 2019 GE | Con | 13,888 | 30.2% |
| Ref | 6,164 | 13.4% | |
| LD | 3,365 | 7.3% | |
| Green | 3,242 | 7.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 30,938 | 49.5% | |
| Lab | 24,683 | 39.5% | |
| LD | 4,991 | 8.0% | |
| Green | 1,931 | 3.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,367 | 47.5% |
| Lab | 28,392 | 44.4% | |
| LD | 2,499 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 1,390 | 2.2% | |
| Green | 1,107 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 169 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 27,244 | 47.2% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 17,491 | 30.3% |
| Ind | 6,852 | 11.9% | |
| LD | 3,575 | 6.2% | |
| Green | 2,255 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 163 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 112 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 23,419 | 43.5% |
Won 2024 GE | Lab | 14,458 | 26.8% |
| LD | 11,894 | 22.1% | |
| Ind | 1,772 | 3.3% | |
| Ind | 1,154 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 733 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 206 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 157 | 0.3% | |
| Ind | 95 | 0.2% |
Chris Curtis 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.
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Milton Keynes Seniors' Christmas Day Party is recruiting volunteer committee members to help organise and deliver a festive celebration for residents aged 60+. The initiative aims to ensure no older community members spend Christmas alone, offering food, entertainment and festive cheer.
Local fundraisers completed a 50-mile charity walk through Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to support autism advocacy organisation Anna Kennedy Online. The walkers passed through Milton Keynes landmarks including Wolverton, Central Milton Keynes, Loughton and Bletchley, raising over £1,200 for the cause.
A creative workshop hosted by The Bear PATH Project at John Lewis Milton Keynes combined Easter and space-themed crafts, attracting diverse ages in fully booked sessions. The event highlights growing demand for screen-free, creative wellbeing activities and the organisation is seeking community support and material donations for future workshops.
Jack and Katie Parker of Olney, Buckinghamshire, have built Pickles Pet Pantry and Pickles Canicross Club, helping rescue dogs thrive through canicross training. The business and its community have achieved competitive success, with Jack and rescue dog Fred winning regional titles, and the founders are finalists in the MK Inspiration Awards across four categories.
A community organisation based in Milton Keynes called Help Ukraine BAMK UK has created a special postbox topper to raise awareness and support for Ukraine. The charity collects humanitarian aid including clothing, hygiene items, and medicines to distribute to civilians and hospital patients affected by the conflict.
The BBC is casting children aged 5-8 in Milton Keynes for a new documentary series exploring childhood friendship challenges. The show will feature psychologists helping shy or socially struggling children build confidence and social skills over a structured intervention period.
Stadium MK in Milton Keynes could host a Champions Cup rugby semi-final in May 2025 if Bath or Saints progress alongside Toulouse. The article outlines all possible semi-final venue scenarios based on quarter-final results.
A group of friends from Milton Keynes are planning a 1,100-mile charity cycle ride to Rome in April-May to raise funds for their friend Ethan Hill, 27, who is battling an incurable and aggressive form of bone cancer (Ewing's sarcoma). The fundraising campaign, called Pedal4Purpose, has nearly reached its £20,000 target and highlights the community's support for a young local person facing terminal illness.
New Look is reopening a smaller, technology-focused 'omni-hub' store at Midsummer Place in Central Milton Keynes later this summer, featuring integrated digital displays, click & collect services, and a blended online-physical shopping experience. This represents the retailer's strategic pivot following store closures across the UK due to shifting consumer habits and rising costs.
MK Community Foundation is launching Milton Keynes' first charity awards ceremony on June 29, celebrating local volunteers, groups and organisations across eleven categories including education, health, arts and environment. The event is seeking additional sponsors to support recognition of the city's community work.
A new Indian vegetarian restaurant, Yeh Dosti, has opened in Milton Keynes, expanding from a home-based catering business. The launch event was attended by the Milton Keynes Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and featured live radio coverage and Bollywood performances.
Youth Visionaries CIC, a Milton Keynes-based organisation, successfully delivered Creative Fundraisers MK, a training programme that equipped young creatives aged 16-25 with fundraising skills and confidence to pursue grants and income streams. The initiative, funded by a £2,350 grant from Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, addresses a national gap in fundraising knowledge among emerging artists and creators.
Milton Keynes Mayor Councillor Lancaster attended the launch of PSPA's 2026 Pathway to Progress charity event, a virtual community walk supporting the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association. The 3km inaugural walk took place at Willen Lake, with approximately 35 supporters and staff participating.
Astonlee Veterinary Centre in Milton Keynes raises awareness about hay fever symptoms in pets during spring, highlighting signs like itchy skin and paw-nibbling that differ from human symptoms. The article provides practical advice for pet owners on recognising hay fever and managing symptoms through veterinary consultation and lifestyle changes.
Easter travel surge is expected to bring 21.7 million journeys across the UK despite rising fuel costs. Milton Keynes is affected by a six-day shutdown on the West Coast Main Line starting Good Friday, with no intercity services running between London Euston and Milton Keynes.
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) are highly effective specialist courts that help addicted parents regain custody of their children, with a 52% reunification rate compared to 13% in standard care. However, two courts have closed in the past year due to lack of central government funding since 2019/2020, threatening the future of the remaining 13 courts across England and Wales.
Gilbert's, a Milton Keynes-based food manufacturer, has recalled turkey breast pastrami due to listeria contamination in specific batches. The contaminated product has been distributed across major UK supermarkets, and customers are advised not to consume it and return it for a refund.
Milton Keynes Walking Festival is launching in May with a diverse five-day programme of guided walks across the city, including themed events around iconic locations like the concrete cows, Tree Cathedral, and Howe Park Wood. The festival caters to all abilities and ages, with free and ticketed events organised by The Parks Trust and local partners.
Three men were arrested and jailed for carrying knives in Milton Keynes shopping centre (Centre:MK) on March 26. Police responded quickly to reports and secured convictions within days, with sentences ranging from six to nine months.
Travel expert Simon Calder warns of significant Easter travel disruption across Britain, with particular concern about motorway congestion and major railway line closures. Notably, the entire 50-mile line between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central will be closed for Network Rail engineering work, forcing intercity services to start from Milton Keynes Central with bus replacement services from Bedford.
A pre-inquest hearing has taken place in Milton Keynes regarding the death of 48-year-old Calvin Olawale Babatunde, who was fatally stabbed at his home in January 2024. His neighbour Jay Lupton has been given a hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Bloor Homes, a developer building 700 new homes at Newport Vale in Milton Keynes, has donated £1,000 to sponsor youth football teams at Newport Pagnell Town FC. The sponsorship supports grassroots sport in the community and reflects the developer's commitment to creating a thriving local area alongside new housing.
Freedom of Information data reveals Milton Keynes City Council caught 485 fly-tippers in 2024/25 but only penalised 48 and prosecuted one, highlighting a significant enforcement gap despite a 10% reduction in incidents. The council says it is increasing enforcement and installing CCTV at hotspots, while Clean Up Britain calls for more cameras and stronger action.
Euston station in London will close for six days over Easter (April 3-8), with all trains to Scotland, the North West, and West Midlands being diverted to Milton Keynes Central instead. Passengers will use rail replacement buses between Milton Keynes and Euston during this period.
Milton Keynes manufacturers have received £3.1 million in digital transformation funding through the Made Smarter South East programme, supporting SMEs with technology advice, skills training, and match-funded grants. The programme has already supported 273 manufacturers regionally, with local firms like International Dance Shoes securing grants to modernise production and create high-value jobs.
An Easter bank holiday travel guide covering expected disruptions across UK roads, rail, and air networks this weekend. The article specifically notes that London Euston station will close from April 3-8, with West Coast Main Line services south of Milton Keynes replaced by buses, directly affecting constituents using rail services from the area.
Greene King has confirmed it is considering the closure of the Lakeside pub in Milton Keynes, a lakeside venue on Brickhill Street. The pub remains open and trading, with staff notified and a consultation underway, though no final decision has been made.
This article highlights Santander's initiative partnering with local authorities and education providers in Milton Keynes to improve home energy efficiency and support housing decarbonisation. The piece explores barriers to energy efficiency retrofitting and presents this as a model that could be replicated elsewhere in the UK.
Enfield Council has published a report on solutions to help first-time buyers access home ownership, addressing barriers like high deposits and restrictive lending. The First-Time Buyers Commission, chaired by Chris Curtis MP, proposes reforms including new deposit schemes, mortgage lending reforms, and rent-to-buy models to tackle the housing crisis.
Network Rail is conducting major track and infrastructure improvements on the West Coast Main Line between Euston and Milton Keynes from April 3-8, requiring a complete suspension of train services during this period. The £400 million upgrade programme includes £6.6 million spent on bridge waterproofing near Leighton Buzzard and improvements to signaling, overhead lines, and platform facilities.
BTG Eddisons estate agents are marketing premium office space across two floors at John Ormond House in Central Milton Keynes, totalling 10,587 sq ft with views over Campbell Park. The article highlights the building's location, connectivity, and facilities as key selling points.
UK holidaymakers face significant travel disruption over Easter 2026, including four-hour airport waits due to new EU biometric entry systems, railway closures on the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes from April 3-8, and soaring fuel prices. The disruption affects millions travelling over the bank holiday weekend, with rail replacement buses required in affected areas.
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