Chris Coghlan MP
@chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Dorking & Horley
Thames Water poured raw sewage into the River Mole for thousands of hours in January - pollution hit 10x the legal limit. 1/2
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Sewage pumped into River Mole in Fetcham Splash, campaigners say
Nearly 800 hours of sewage discharges were recorded in five days, Thames Water says.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Thames Water poured raw sewage into the River Mole for thousands of hours in January - pollution hit 10x the legal limit. 1/2
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Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner (Conservative politician) is evicting police officers from their homes including a heavily pregnant woman. This would be illegal under the incoming Renters Rights Act banning no fault evictions. I’ve spoken to the BBC and will be writing to the Home Secretary.
January 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner (Conservative politician) is evicting police officers from their homes including a heavily pregnant woman. This would be illegal under the incoming Renters Rights Act banning no fault evictions. I’ve spoken to the BBC and will be writing to the Home Secretary.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight in Capel!
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight in Capel!
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
Disabled people can’t get to the platforms at Dorking Deepdene station. Mole Valley Council is ready to fund £3mn in CIL money for lifts and platform improvements. But the government won’t fund the £600k required for a feasibility study... 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Disabled people can’t get to the platforms at Dorking Deepdene station. Mole Valley Council is ready to fund £3mn in CIL money for lifts and platform improvements. But the government won’t fund the £600k required for a feasibility study... 1/2
There will be emergency works taking place at Ockley train station following a landslip. The line between Dorking and Horsham would be closed from Monday until at least the 30th of January.
Rail lines between Horsham and Dorking to close after landslip affects track
Services between Horsham and Dorking will be replaced by buses until
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January 26, 2026 at 9:40 AM
There will be emergency works taking place at Ockley train station following a landslip. The line between Dorking and Horsham would be closed from Monday until at least the 30th of January.
Two weeks ago, the Foreign Secretary told me I was wrong to call Trump a threat. Since then we have seen multiple attacks by the U.S. on liberal democracy. I asked the government again to get serious about increasing defence spending. This would be good for our economy and protect the free world.
January 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Two weeks ago, the Foreign Secretary told me I was wrong to call Trump a threat. Since then we have seen multiple attacks by the U.S. on liberal democracy. I asked the government again to get serious about increasing defence spending. This would be good for our economy and protect the free world.
Have your say on future changes to Gatwick’s departure Route 4 - for planes taking off to the west from the main runway, and heading towards South Holmwood, Leigh, Redhill and Reigate. 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Have your say on future changes to Gatwick’s departure Route 4 - for planes taking off to the west from the main runway, and heading towards South Holmwood, Leigh, Redhill and Reigate. 1/2
Last year I called for a new alliance for smaller democracies strong enough to defend ourselves because the West can no longer trust Donald Trump. I’m pleased to see Mark Carney calling for this at Davos. 1/2
January 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Last year I called for a new alliance for smaller democracies strong enough to defend ourselves because the West can no longer trust Donald Trump. I’m pleased to see Mark Carney calling for this at Davos. 1/2
Dorking is 21 miles from central London, yet it takes an hour to travel there by train. Trains from Redhill to London take only 40 minutes for the same distance. I believe we should have faster trains too. Next month, I’ll be meeting the Manager Director of South Western Railway. 1/2
January 21, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Dorking is 21 miles from central London, yet it takes an hour to travel there by train. Trains from Redhill to London take only 40 minutes for the same distance. I believe we should have faster trains too. Next month, I’ll be meeting the Manager Director of South Western Railway. 1/2
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday the 26th of January in Capel at 18:00 for an evening of questions and community discussion!
January 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday the 26th of January in Capel at 18:00 for an evening of questions and community discussion!
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday 26th January at the Christian Centre in Dorking. I look forward to seeing you all there.
January 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday 26th January at the Christian Centre in Dorking. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Michael and residents at Turville Court had no central heating for two years. A 90-year old’s daughter had to visit daily just to turn on the temporary heaters because they couldn’t do it independently. 1/2
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Clarion denies overcharging Great Bookham residents for heating
Clarion Housing Group denies claims that residents of Turville Court have been overcharged.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Michael and residents at Turville Court had no central heating for two years. A 90-year old’s daughter had to visit daily just to turn on the temporary heaters because they couldn’t do it independently. 1/2
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President Reagan described America as a beacon on the hill. Sadly that light seems to be fading. But I believe it has burned long enough for the other democracies to see it. In the 1940s refugees fled the Nazis built the atomic bomb and won the war. 1/3
January 15, 2026 at 12:44 PM
President Reagan described America as a beacon on the hill. Sadly that light seems to be fading. But I believe it has burned long enough for the other democracies to see it. In the 1940s refugees fled the Nazis built the atomic bomb and won the war. 1/3
Information about planned closure between Guildford and Gatwick Airport:
GWR have informed me that buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on the weekends of the 17/18 January and the 24/25 January. Buses will also replace other train services for Gatwick Airport. 1/2
GWR have informed me that buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on the weekends of the 17/18 January and the 24/25 January. Buses will also replace other train services for Gatwick Airport. 1/2
Planned Engineering Work and Disruption | Great Western Railway
Find out about planned engineering works, travel disruption and changes to Great Western Railway's published train timetables here.
www.gwr.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Information about planned closure between Guildford and Gatwick Airport:
GWR have informed me that buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on the weekends of the 17/18 January and the 24/25 January. Buses will also replace other train services for Gatwick Airport. 1/2
GWR have informed me that buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on the weekends of the 17/18 January and the 24/25 January. Buses will also replace other train services for Gatwick Airport. 1/2
The government says it’s freezing rail fares but Sue’s train ticket has risen 24%. Southern trains has used the introduction of tap in / tap out to scrap some ticket types to “align” with TFL. Some tickets have almost tripled. 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The government says it’s freezing rail fares but Sue’s train ticket has risen 24%. Southern trains has used the introduction of tap in / tap out to scrap some ticket types to “align” with TFL. Some tickets have almost tripled. 1/2
There have been two crashes at a dangerous junction on Meath Green Lane last month. I’m shocked that Surrey County Council opened it without the safety measures I and the town council asked for. I’ve written to them several times and spoke to the BBC yesterday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Junction in Meath Green Lane, Horley, an accident hotspot
Surrey County Council says it has been advised that temporary signage"will be in place imminently".
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
There have been two crashes at a dangerous junction on Meath Green Lane last month. I’m shocked that Surrey County Council opened it without the safety measures I and the town council asked for. I’ve written to them several times and spoke to the BBC yesterday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
The Abinger Hatch pub is seeing its business rates soar. They’ve already shut their second pub, the Six Bells after the employer National Insurance rise - pubs and restaurants are in crisis from tax rises. I spoke to BBC Surrey this morning about how they are suffering from rising costs...
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The Abinger Hatch pub is seeing its business rates soar. They’ve already shut their second pub, the Six Bells after the employer National Insurance rise - pubs and restaurants are in crisis from tax rises. I spoke to BBC Surrey this morning about how they are suffering from rising costs...
One week after a twelve-year-old autistic child in Dorking attempted suicide for the second time, CAHMS wrote to their GP saying that their risk of suicide was low. NHS children’s mental health is in crisis. 1/2
Petition: Hold an inquiry into CAMHS and NHS children’s mental health delays
Establish an inquiry into reported failures in CAMHS and NHS delays affecting children’s mental health, school attendance, and welfare outcomes.
petition.parliament.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
One week after a twelve-year-old autistic child in Dorking attempted suicide for the second time, CAHMS wrote to their GP saying that their risk of suicide was low. NHS children’s mental health is in crisis. 1/2
Last year, I spoke about Billy, my constituent who was 4 years old when he passed away from an incurable brain tumour, I urged the government to support research into finding a cure. I’m pleased the government has now allocated £13.7million in funding research... 1/2
January 6, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Last year, I spoke about Billy, my constituent who was 4 years old when he passed away from an incurable brain tumour, I urged the government to support research into finding a cure. I’m pleased the government has now allocated £13.7million in funding research... 1/2
I asked the Foreign Secretary exactly how many NATO allies does Donald Trump need to threaten for the government to recognise that Donald Trump is a threat to the survival of liberal democracy in the 21st century
January 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I asked the Foreign Secretary exactly how many NATO allies does Donald Trump need to threaten for the government to recognise that Donald Trump is a threat to the survival of liberal democracy in the 21st century
I’ll be in Capel on Monday 26th January for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
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🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
1/2
January 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I’ll be in Capel on Monday 26th January for an evening of conversation and questions.
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
1/2
🕥18:30 – 20:00
18:30 – short introduction
18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A
📍Capel memorial Hall, 55 The Street, Capel, RH5 5LD
1/2
We must believe Trump when he says liberal Europe is a threat. Trump’s attack on Venezuela only reinforces the new law of the jungle world. Smaller liberal democracies either form a new alliance as a power bloc together or be satellites of great power autocrats. It is up to us.
January 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We must believe Trump when he says liberal Europe is a threat. Trump’s attack on Venezuela only reinforces the new law of the jungle world. Smaller liberal democracies either form a new alliance as a power bloc together or be satellites of great power autocrats. It is up to us.
Saif is 29 years old and autistic. He is unable to get the support he needs to sustain employment because supported living isn’t funded for him. He is confined to his room and has no quality of life. His mother Parveen spoke to ITV last year about his story. 1/2
January 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Saif is 29 years old and autistic. He is unable to get the support he needs to sustain employment because supported living isn’t funded for him. He is confined to his room and has no quality of life. His mother Parveen spoke to ITV last year about his story. 1/2
Good to see @helenhayes.bsky.social and SEND campaigners against these alleged government proposals to reduce children’s rights. If SEND reform is effective demand for EHCPs will reduce as won’t be the only route anymore for support desperate children. 1/2
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Parents’ groups vow to fight plans to curb Send support rights
Speculation over proposals to limit EHCPs to the most severe cases alarmed families and drew sharp criticism from senior Labour figures
www.thetimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Good to see @helenhayes.bsky.social and SEND campaigners against these alleged government proposals to reduce children’s rights. If SEND reform is effective demand for EHCPs will reduce as won’t be the only route anymore for support desperate children. 1/2
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
www.thetimes.com/uk/education...
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Happy New Year!