Milton Keynes Labour Group is calling for the immediate resignation of senior Conservative councillor and Deputy Group Leader, Peter Geary, after his guilty plea in for a criminal environmental offence which resulted in 15 healthy bullocks needing to be shot. Cllr Peter Geary pleaded guilty to criminal offences relating to agricultural and livestock management rules and has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling over £5,400. Two other charges were dropped and did not p

It is with profound sadness that Milton Keynes Labour Party must announce that our dear colleague and friend, Cllr Shanika Mahendran, has died following a short illness. The speed of her illness and passing has been a profound shock to us, and will be to everyone. Throughout her brief illness, Shanika showed immense bravery, a trait that defined both her life and her work. She was Cabinet Member for Planning, having been elected to the New Bradwell ward in May 2026, havin

Milton Keynes Labour has elected Cllr Lauren Townsend as the new Leader of the Labour Group, following yesterday’s local elections, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Born and raised in Milton Keynes, Cllr Lauren Townsend has represented local residents as a councillor since 2019. She previously served as Deputy Leader and as Cabinet Member for Resources and Customer Experience on the Labour‑led city council administration. Milton Keynes Labour has also appointed