Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶
@mertonlibdems.bsky.social
Merton's Liberal Democrats. The official opposition on Merton Council. Fighting for a fresh start for Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Merton Park, Mitcham and Morden.
We're thrilled that our campaign for step-free access at Raynes Park station is one step closer!
We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress.
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress.
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Lib Dems secure major step towards Raynes Park step-free station access
Raynes Park Liberal Democrats score huge win in long-running fight to make Raynes Park station fully accessible. After successfully campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park station, they are d...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We're thrilled that our campaign for step-free access at Raynes Park station is one step closer!
We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress.
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress.
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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I’ve written to Wes Streeting, expressing my concern about Merton’s shockingly low breast cancer screening rates.
I've asked for support for our long-running campaign to boost access to these life-saving services for women in our community.
I've asked for support for our long-running campaign to boost access to these life-saving services for women in our community.
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I’ve written to Wes Streeting, expressing my concern about Merton’s shockingly low breast cancer screening rates.
I've asked for support for our long-running campaign to boost access to these life-saving services for women in our community.
I've asked for support for our long-running campaign to boost access to these life-saving services for women in our community.
We're thrilled to hear that District Line signalling systems are being upgraded in 2026! 👇
Having worked with Paul in his ongoing campaign to address persistent disruption for residents, we're finally seeing progress towards long-overdue improvements.
Having worked with Paul in his ongoing campaign to address persistent disruption for residents, we're finally seeing progress towards long-overdue improvements.
Having repeatedly raised the unacceptable delays & cancellations on the District Line, TfL have now confirmed to me they’ve secured the money to replace the signalling system & Network Rail interface in 2026.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
December 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We're thrilled to hear that District Line signalling systems are being upgraded in 2026! 👇
Having worked with Paul in his ongoing campaign to address persistent disruption for residents, we're finally seeing progress towards long-overdue improvements.
Having worked with Paul in his ongoing campaign to address persistent disruption for residents, we're finally seeing progress towards long-overdue improvements.
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Having repeatedly raised the unacceptable delays & cancellations on the District Line, TfL have now confirmed to me they’ve secured the money to replace the signalling system & Network Rail interface in 2026.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Having repeatedly raised the unacceptable delays & cancellations on the District Line, TfL have now confirmed to me they’ve secured the money to replace the signalling system & Network Rail interface in 2026.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.
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Pleased to join colleagues supporting Al Pinkerton's Bill, calling for a UK-EU Customs Union.
It’s critical we fix our broken trade relationship with Europe & cut the mountains of red tape ushered in by the Conservatives’ botched deal.
It’s critical we fix our broken trade relationship with Europe & cut the mountains of red tape ushered in by the Conservatives’ botched deal.
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Pleased to join colleagues supporting Al Pinkerton's Bill, calling for a UK-EU Customs Union.
It’s critical we fix our broken trade relationship with Europe & cut the mountains of red tape ushered in by the Conservatives’ botched deal.
It’s critical we fix our broken trade relationship with Europe & cut the mountains of red tape ushered in by the Conservatives’ botched deal.
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It was fantastic to chat to pupils at Donhead Prep School about how they’ve been getting involved with UK Parliament Week.
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It was fantastic to chat to pupils at Donhead Prep School about how they’ve been getting involved with UK Parliament Week.
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
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Lovely to visit Gardenia florist in Wimbledon Village, which brings so much colour & character to the high street 💐
Wonderful to meet with the founder, Jamie, & see their commitment to sustainable processes & plastic-free packaging.
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
Wonderful to meet with the founder, Jamie, & see their commitment to sustainable processes & plastic-free packaging.
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
December 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Lovely to visit Gardenia florist in Wimbledon Village, which brings so much colour & character to the high street 💐
Wonderful to meet with the founder, Jamie, & see their commitment to sustainable processes & plastic-free packaging.
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
Wonderful to meet with the founder, Jamie, & see their commitment to sustainable processes & plastic-free packaging.
#smallbusinesssaturday2025
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My latest column on Wimbledon Park expansion, and the All England Club's legal stalemate 👇
www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2565002...
www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2565002...
Paul Kohler: Wimbledon Park expansion mired in legal challenges
The All England Lawn Tennis Club faces renewed legal challenges over its Wimbledon Park expansion, with campaigners winning the right to appeal, a…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
My latest column on Wimbledon Park expansion, and the All England Club's legal stalemate 👇
www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2565002...
www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2565002...
We’re fighting for a breast cancer screening centre in Merton.
As the only borough in Southwest London without one, we urgently need your support.
Please sign our petition today to add your voice👇
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...
As the only borough in Southwest London without one, we urgently need your support.
Please sign our petition today to add your voice👇
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We’re fighting for a breast cancer screening centre in Merton.
As the only borough in Southwest London without one, we urgently need your support.
Please sign our petition today to add your voice👇
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...
As the only borough in Southwest London without one, we urgently need your support.
Please sign our petition today to add your voice👇
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...
At last night’s council meeting Merton Labour repeated the claim they "cleaned every street every week".
But by "cleaned" they don't mean "swept" - and they won't say how often pavements and roads are swept.
Tell us what your experience is...
But by "cleaned" they don't mean "swept" - and they won't say how often pavements and roads are swept.
Tell us what your experience is...
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
At last night’s council meeting Merton Labour repeated the claim they "cleaned every street every week".
But by "cleaned" they don't mean "swept" - and they won't say how often pavements and roads are swept.
Tell us what your experience is...
But by "cleaned" they don't mean "swept" - and they won't say how often pavements and roads are swept.
Tell us what your experience is...
Tonight, we’re asking how Merton Labour are working with TfL to address District & Northern Line signal failures, and Northern Line noise & vibrations disrupting residents.
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tonight, we’re asking how Merton Labour are working with TfL to address District & Northern Line signal failures, and Northern Line noise & vibrations disrupting residents.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour their thoughts on St George's and Union flags being hung on public property across the borough.
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour their thoughts on St George's and Union flags being hung on public property across the borough.
There is currently no Women's Health Hub serving any Primary Care Network in Merton.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour when women in our area will have the same access to specialist women’s health services as they do in other boroughs.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour when women in our area will have the same access to specialist women’s health services as they do in other boroughs.
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
There is currently no Women's Health Hub serving any Primary Care Network in Merton.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour when women in our area will have the same access to specialist women’s health services as they do in other boroughs.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour when women in our area will have the same access to specialist women’s health services as they do in other boroughs.
Merton is the only borough in South West London without a Breast Cancer Screening Centre.
Tonight we’re asking Merton Labour what progress has been made on this delivering this, using funding allocated 3 years ago.
Tonight we’re asking Merton Labour what progress has been made on this delivering this, using funding allocated 3 years ago.
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Merton is the only borough in South West London without a Breast Cancer Screening Centre.
Tonight we’re asking Merton Labour what progress has been made on this delivering this, using funding allocated 3 years ago.
Tonight we’re asking Merton Labour what progress has been made on this delivering this, using funding allocated 3 years ago.
It’s shocking that uptake for free NHS Health Checks in Merton is barely half the London average.
Councils have a responsibility for residents’ uptake.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour how this rate can be improved.
Councils have a responsibility for residents’ uptake.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour how this rate can be improved.
November 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It’s shocking that uptake for free NHS Health Checks in Merton is barely half the London average.
Councils have a responsibility for residents’ uptake.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour how this rate can be improved.
Councils have a responsibility for residents’ uptake.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour how this rate can be improved.
Merton doesn’t have a Women’s Health Strategy.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Merton doesn’t have a Women’s Health Strategy.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
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Reporting back from last week 📝
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Reporting back from last week 📝
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Thank you to emergency services for the rapid response to the van explosion on Queens Road this morning, believed to be accidental. Wishing the driver a swift recovery.
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Huge 'van explosion' near UK train station 'rocks entire shopping centre'
This is a breaking news story - please refresh for updates.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thank you to emergency services for the rapid response to the van explosion on Queens Road this morning, believed to be accidental. Wishing the driver a swift recovery.
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Here’s the AELTC’s letter justifying, and my response refuting, their attempt to retrospectively change the law in their favour, by removing protection from public trusts of land like Wimbledon Park.
I’m disappointed by their tactics but remain committed to finding a solution.
I’m disappointed by their tactics but remain committed to finding a solution.
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Here’s the AELTC’s letter justifying, and my response refuting, their attempt to retrospectively change the law in their favour, by removing protection from public trusts of land like Wimbledon Park.
I’m disappointed by their tactics but remain committed to finding a solution.
I’m disappointed by their tactics but remain committed to finding a solution.
As Paul says, given what the Tories have said locally, it's deeply concerning that they tried to conspire with AELTC to re-write the law in their favour.
We will keep backing Paul in his fight to find a sensible compromise for the community.
We will keep backing Paul in his fight to find a sensible compromise for the community.
Deeply disappointed by AELTC.
They should be working with Save Wimbledon Park & the community to find a compromise, not conspiring with Tory Lords to re-write the law to push their industrial scale tennis expansion plans through.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
They should be working with Save Wimbledon Park & the community to find a compromise, not conspiring with Tory Lords to re-write the law to push their industrial scale tennis expansion plans through.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
Wimbledon MP “hugely disappointed” with AELTC, slams Tory bid to rewrite law
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler condemned “disappointing underhand tactics” by the AELTC to change law in their favour
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November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
As Paul says, given what the Tories have said locally, it's deeply concerning that they tried to conspire with AELTC to re-write the law in their favour.
We will keep backing Paul in his fight to find a sensible compromise for the community.
We will keep backing Paul in his fight to find a sensible compromise for the community.
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My latest column on my quest to improve District Line and SWR services👇
wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2557996...
wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2557996...
My quest to improve rail travel on District Line and South Western Railway
After a year as the Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson, Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler reflects on key challenges and achievements.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
My latest column on my quest to improve District Line and SWR services👇
wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2557996...
wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2557996...
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Ed & I pulling up to Wimbledon Common with mane character energy... 🐴
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Ed & I pulling up to Wimbledon Common with mane character energy... 🐴
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
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Enjoyed spending time at AFC Wimbledon with Mick Buckley & James Woodroof, hearing about the club’s brilliant community work & the difference it’s making locally.
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Enjoyed spending time at AFC Wimbledon with Mick Buckley & James Woodroof, hearing about the club’s brilliant community work & the difference it’s making locally.
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
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Fantastic to spend time on Wimbledon Common with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & the Conservators, lending a hand with litter picking & seeing up close the care & dedication they put into maintaining this shared space for the community
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Fantastic to spend time on Wimbledon Common with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & the Conservators, lending a hand with litter picking & seeing up close the care & dedication they put into maintaining this shared space for the community
On Friday, we opened our brand new office!
Wonderful to celebrate with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & our brilliant team of councillors & local campaigners.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along & helped with preparations!
Wonderful to celebrate with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & our brilliant team of councillors & local campaigners.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along & helped with preparations!
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
On Friday, we opened our brand new office!
Wonderful to celebrate with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & our brilliant team of councillors & local campaigners.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along & helped with preparations!
Wonderful to celebrate with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & our brilliant team of councillors & local campaigners.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along & helped with preparations!