Contrary to the received idea of the place as somewhere strange and almost unique, Milton Keynes reflects English politics in imperfect microcosm. This is not to suggest that the extremities of Brexit politics are not present. In the south of town, I met Donna Fuller, a brilliant, energised community council leader and grassroots social activist who avoids party politics. Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘Amid new-build houses and cutting-edge workplaces, a lot of people are waiting for something different.’ Milton Keynes housing being built in 1975. For most of my time in Milton Keynes, I ignored the moronic inferno of Twitter, and barely watched TV.

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2019 06:01 UTC