Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶
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Merton's Liberal Democrats. The official opposition on Merton Council. Fighting for a fresh start for Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Merton Park, Mitcham and Morden.
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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 🧵
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I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
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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 🧵
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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.
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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👇
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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👇
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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!
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Reporting back from last week 📝
October 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Reporting back from last week 📝
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Brexit Benefits: Explained
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Brexit Benefits: Explained
Both Mitcham & Wimbledon police front counters will close under the Met's new plan & there will only be two 24hr 'public facing' stations left in London.
This makes our campaign even more urgent. Sign our petition today to stop these closures! 👇🚨
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This makes our campaign even more urgent. Sign our petition today to stop these closures! 👇🚨
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Merton borough to have no ‘public-facing’ police station under new Met plan
Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living m...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Both Mitcham & Wimbledon police front counters will close under the Met's new plan & there will only be two 24hr 'public facing' stations left in London.
This makes our campaign even more urgent. Sign our petition today to stop these closures! 👇🚨
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
This makes our campaign even more urgent. Sign our petition today to stop these closures! 👇🚨
www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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Many thanks to the GDST for inviting me to the launch of their report on “Designing the Future of Girls’ Education”.
My 4 daughters all benefitted from attending single sex senior schools & it was lovely to meet the Head of Wimbledon High School, where one of them was a pupil.
My 4 daughters all benefitted from attending single sex senior schools & it was lovely to meet the Head of Wimbledon High School, where one of them was a pupil.
October 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Many thanks to the GDST for inviting me to the launch of their report on “Designing the Future of Girls’ Education”.
My 4 daughters all benefitted from attending single sex senior schools & it was lovely to meet the Head of Wimbledon High School, where one of them was a pupil.
My 4 daughters all benefitted from attending single sex senior schools & it was lovely to meet the Head of Wimbledon High School, where one of them was a pupil.
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I was delighted to have the opportunity to address politics students at Ewell Castle, my former school.
I loved going down memory lane & answering the engaging questions of current students.
I loved going down memory lane & answering the engaging questions of current students.
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I was delighted to have the opportunity to address politics students at Ewell Castle, my former school.
I loved going down memory lane & answering the engaging questions of current students.
I loved going down memory lane & answering the engaging questions of current students.
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I joined Ed Davey & Sarah Olney at Bedelsford school to discuss ICB cuts to care packages for disabled children, which is having a huge impact on these children & their families.
It’s so important that their voices are heard & we will continue to press this issue.
It’s so important that their voices are heard & we will continue to press this issue.
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I joined Ed Davey & Sarah Olney at Bedelsford school to discuss ICB cuts to care packages for disabled children, which is having a huge impact on these children & their families.
It’s so important that their voices are heard & we will continue to press this issue.
It’s so important that their voices are heard & we will continue to press this issue.
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Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In Wimbledon, 40% of eligible women aren’t attending screening, while Merton remains one of London’s only boroughs without a dedicated screening centre.
I’ll keep fighting for better access for our community.
In Wimbledon, 40% of eligible women aren’t attending screening, while Merton remains one of London’s only boroughs without a dedicated screening centre.
I’ll keep fighting for better access for our community.
October 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In Wimbledon, 40% of eligible women aren’t attending screening, while Merton remains one of London’s only boroughs without a dedicated screening centre.
I’ll keep fighting for better access for our community.
In Wimbledon, 40% of eligible women aren’t attending screening, while Merton remains one of London’s only boroughs without a dedicated screening centre.
I’ll keep fighting for better access for our community.
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Queen Mary’s Hospital minor injuries unit is saved!
This is a fantastic result for our community & a testament to the power of local voices.
Over 750 of you signed our petition in just 2 weeks, showing just how much this service matters to people locally.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
This is a fantastic result for our community & a testament to the power of local voices.
Over 750 of you signed our petition in just 2 weeks, showing just how much this service matters to people locally.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
Queen Mary’s Hospital minor injuries unit saved
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler set up a cross-party meeting with St George’s trust leadership and local MPs to press the case for keeping the minor injuries open, where they learnt that closure has now been...
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September 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Queen Mary’s Hospital minor injuries unit is saved!
This is a fantastic result for our community & a testament to the power of local voices.
Over 750 of you signed our petition in just 2 weeks, showing just how much this service matters to people locally.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
This is a fantastic result for our community & a testament to the power of local voices.
Over 750 of you signed our petition in just 2 weeks, showing just how much this service matters to people locally.
www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...
Wonderful news that the vital local service at Queen Mary's minor injuries unit will now remain open 👇
Delighted to establish Queen Mary’s minor injuries unit is no longer due to close, after this mornings successful meeting with St George’s Trust leadership, accompanied by fellow local MPs Sarah Olney & Fleur Anderson
September 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wonderful news that the vital local service at Queen Mary's minor injuries unit will now remain open 👇
Paul is standing up for residents & calling for an urgent meeting to address District Line issues 👇
My constituents on the Wimbledon end of the District Line are at the end of their tether at the constant breakdowns.
We’re always at the end of the queue when it comes to upgrading the signals.
It is time for TfL to bring us forward into a (working & reliable) front carriage.
We’re always at the end of the queue when it comes to upgrading the signals.
It is time for TfL to bring us forward into a (working & reliable) front carriage.
September 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Paul is standing up for residents & calling for an urgent meeting to address District Line issues 👇
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As Transport Spokesperson, I was delighted to speak on our conference motion, Building a Transport Network for the 21st Century.
This is a plan to turbocharge our economy & build a cleaner, more sustainable transport network for the next generation.
This is a plan to turbocharge our economy & build a cleaner, more sustainable transport network for the next generation.
September 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
As Transport Spokesperson, I was delighted to speak on our conference motion, Building a Transport Network for the 21st Century.
This is a plan to turbocharge our economy & build a cleaner, more sustainable transport network for the next generation.
This is a plan to turbocharge our economy & build a cleaner, more sustainable transport network for the next generation.
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Wonderful to kick off party conference speaking about our motion, Policing Fit for the Future.
When local police stations close, a vital link between the police & the public is broken, a link that is so critical to policing by consent.
When local police stations close, a vital link between the police & the public is broken, a link that is so critical to policing by consent.
September 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful to kick off party conference speaking about our motion, Policing Fit for the Future.
When local police stations close, a vital link between the police & the public is broken, a link that is so critical to policing by consent.
When local police stations close, a vital link between the police & the public is broken, a link that is so critical to policing by consent.
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I wrote to Sir Mark Rowley to share my view on how the Met's draft plan for 2025-28 aligns with the needs of my constituents & of London more widely.
You can read my letter here: www.paulkohler.uk/community-po...
You can read my letter here: www.paulkohler.uk/community-po...
Met Consultation Phase 2 Response
Met Consultation Phase 2 Response
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September 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I wrote to Sir Mark Rowley to share my view on how the Met's draft plan for 2025-28 aligns with the needs of my constituents & of London more widely.
You can read my letter here: www.paulkohler.uk/community-po...
You can read my letter here: www.paulkohler.uk/community-po...
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I would not be here without Wimbledon police station.
Now it's under threat again, with its front counter due to close, I asked the Minister whether she agrees that local stations like Wimbledon’s are critical to neighbourhood policing & public safety.
Now it's under threat again, with its front counter due to close, I asked the Minister whether she agrees that local stations like Wimbledon’s are critical to neighbourhood policing & public safety.
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I would not be here without Wimbledon police station.
Now it's under threat again, with its front counter due to close, I asked the Minister whether she agrees that local stations like Wimbledon’s are critical to neighbourhood policing & public safety.
Now it's under threat again, with its front counter due to close, I asked the Minister whether she agrees that local stations like Wimbledon’s are critical to neighbourhood policing & public safety.
Sign Paul's petition today to keep minor injuries services at Queen Mary's!
Sign my petition today to keep the minor injuries unit at Queen Mary's Hospital open!
Please share with friends and family to show how important this service is to our community.
www.paulkohler.uk/keep-queen-m...
Please share with friends and family to show how important this service is to our community.
www.paulkohler.uk/keep-queen-m...
Sign the petition to save the minor injuries unit at Queen Mary's!
Sign the petition to keep services at Queen Mary's!
www.paulkohler.uk
September 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sign Paul's petition today to keep minor injuries services at Queen Mary's!