Wimbledon MP sounds alarm on local GP waits
Local Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon has called for an “emergency package” to save the family doctor
22 Oct 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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Paul Kohler MP meets Wimbledon Quarter owners
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler sat down with Wimbledon Quarter owners to raise residents’ concerns and discuss ideas to improve the space. Plans discussed involved new businesses, job creation, and community-focused redevelopment.
19 Jun 2025
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
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
UK Lib Dem news
Trade
Trading With Our Allies, Standing Up to Trump
The Liberal Democrats will continue to champion open, fair trade, defend British economic interests, and build reliable alliances across Europe and the Commonwealth - in light of yet another act of bullying from an unreliable US President.
JR
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026