Paul Kohler MP calls for town centre police teams
Paul Kohler MP is backing Merton Liberal Democrats campaign and petition calling for the return of visible, dedicated policing in town centres across our area.
13 Jun 2025
Paul Kohler - MP for Wimbledon
As your Liberal Democrat MP I commit to making a difference — to be on your side, fighting every day for a fair deal for Wimbledon; Morden Town Centre; Motspur, Merton & Raynes Park; and Old & New Malden.
I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve our community. It’s been a busy 12 months in Westminster and the constituency, where I have done my utmost to stand up for you and your values.
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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 memory.
16 Oct 2025
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 ruled out due to strong local opposition.
26 Sep 2025
Council Push Morden Regeneration Back to 2041: Lib Dems Demand Change
Merton Lib Dems have slammed Merton’s Labour Council for extending the timetable for Morden Town Centre regeneration again, pushing back the project to the 2040s - doing so beneath the radar without any formal announcement.
17 Sep 2025
Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson calls for byelaws banning ‘headphone dodging’ on buses
In Parliament today, Mr Kohler secured a vote in the Commons to push for measures to ensure local authorities have the explicit power to curb this form of anti-social behaviour on buses
10 Sep 2025
Wimbledon MP demands urgent clarity on Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton service cuts
Paul Kohler MP has written to NHS Trust bosses for urgent answers on the future of the Enhanced Primary Care Hub (EPCH) at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton
10 Sep 2025
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A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
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by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
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15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
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15 Mar 2026