Wimbledon MP Gets Answers on SWR’s £1bn Trains Stuck in Storage
In Parliament yesterday, Paul Kohler MP finally got clarity and a commitment from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to resolve these issues by May.
27 Mar 2025
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Wimbledon MP to meet Housing Minister after 30 years of Morden regeneration delays
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler raised the neglect of Morden town centre by Labour-run Merton Council. Merton Council has failed to deliver on regeneration commitments over 30 years, and last week pushed plans back again until 2028.
3 Mar 2025
Wimbledon MP urges Prime Minister for better eating disorder support
At PMQs, Paul Kohler MP highlighted the concerning barriers to support for young people suffering from eating disorders, leaving vulnerable individuals without the urgent care they need. Recent data reveals slashed funding despite growing need.
19 Mar 2025
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler raises the shocking state of Merton roads in Parliament
Today in Parliament, Wimbledon MP and Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson Paul Kohler secured a meeting with the Minister to sort out Merton's failing road networks.
13 Feb 2025
Paul Kohler MP pushes Prime Minister to invest in restorative justice
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler secures a Government meeting after telling the Prime Minister how his life was transformed by restorative justice.
29 Jan 2025
Wimbledon MP Sounds Alarm on Hospice and Palliative Care
Paul Kohler, Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, led a backbench business debate on the crisis state of Hospice and Palliative care, with support from Liberal Democrats, Labour, the Conservatives, Reform and the Independent Alliance.
13 Jan 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Transport
Connecting Communities - Building a Rail Network for the 21st Century
Years of Conservative neglect left Britain’s railways failing passengers – with soaring fares, unreliable services, and complicated ticketing models. Our new policy will put passengers first and make rail travel more affordable, reliable, and accessible.
PK
by Paul Kohler
21 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025