Lib Dems launch manifesto that still puts people first whilst making Milton Keynes ‘Fairer. Cleaner. Safer. Greener.’
MK Lib Dems have officially launched their manifesto for the local elections on Thursday 4 May, promising cost-of-living support, help for local businesses, and maintaining services.
The Lib Dems have 14 seats on the City Council and since May 2021 have worked with Labour in the Progressive Alliance, ensuring post-pandemic and cost-of-living support is available to the city’s residents.
The manifesto sets out seven key commitments:
- Providing support through the cost-of-living crisis
- Keeping our communities safe
- Back local business and invest in our city’s economy
- Building healthier communities
- Taking pride in our city
- Support local families, children, and communities
- Striving towards a greener Milton Keynes
They’re promising residents even more cost-of-living support, fighting for more police on the streets, and campaigning for more support for care leavers.
Other policies include supporting local businesses and high streets, providing extra funding for children and young people to access mental health support, and striving towards a greener Milton Keynes.
Liberal Democrat Leader on Milton Keynes City Council, Councillor Robin Bradburn said:
“Lib Dem councillors work hard for residents all year round; we listen and care for the people of Milton Keynes and are committed to making positive changes for our communities. We will continue to put the people of Milton Keynes first to make our city fairer, cleaner, safer, greener.”
Councillor Jane Carr, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, and Cabinet Member for Tackling Social Inequalities, added:
“Despite Conservative chaos, soaring inflation, the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and receiving less money from the Government, I am very proud of what we have achieved this year. Where the Conservative Government has failed, we have stepped up to provide millions of pounds worth of support to the residents who need it the most.”
Councillors Bradburn and Carr, concluded:
“All 14 Lib Dem councillors are community champions, working hard all year round, listening to residents and fixing local issues. If you want a City Council that listens to its residents, one that cares for and works for them, then vote Liberal Democrat on 4 May 2023.”
In the upcoming elections the party is defending five seats across Bradwell, Newport Pagnell South, Campbell Park and Old Woughton, Broughton, and Monkston. The Lib Dems are also standing candidates in the other 15 wards.
To view our manifesto, click here.