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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 1d

A message from Mind charity on World Mental Health Day #WMHD2025

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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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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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 15d

Wonderful news that the vital local service at Queen Mary's minor injuries unit will now remain open 👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 16d

Paul is standing up for residents & calling for an urgent meeting to address District Line issues 👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 24d

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...

Met Consultation Phase 2 Response

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 28d

Sign Paul's petition today to keep minor injuries services at Queen Mary's!

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 28d

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...

Sign the petition to save the minor injuries unit at Queen Mary's!

Sign the petition to keep services at Queen Mary's!

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · 29d

Paul is pushing the Local Transport Minister for a progress update on step-free access at Raynes Park station👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · 29d

I’ve asked the Transport Minister for an update on ‘Access for All’ funding & when work will begin at Raynes Park station, which was shortlisted last year for step-free access.

My constituents are still waiting for progress. Busy stations like this must be accessible to all.

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Sep 10

Losing local urgent care services at Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton would hugely inconvenience patients & pile extra pressure on already overstretched A&E services.

Paul is fighting to keep these vital services in our community 👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Sep 10

Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton Enhanced Primary Care Hub provides essential local care.

Closing it would mean longer journeys & higher costs for patients, & added pressure on A&E services like St George’s and Kingston.

Sarah Olney & I are asking for urgent clarity for our constituents.

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Aug 26

Local sports clubs face major disruption due to poorly planned drainage works, with no proper consultation.

Paul has pushed Merton Council for urgent action👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last week, I wrote to Merton Council's Chief Exec, demanding urgent action over the sports facilities crisis at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields👇

Pleased to see the council now taking this issue seriously & hopefully taking on my suggestions for a sustainable fix

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 26

TfL's new campaign shows they are paying attention to the Lib Dems on this issue.

We need tougher action, including fixed penalty notices across all public transport & a publicity campaign, to stop headphone dodging.

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Sadiq Khan targets rude Tube and bus passengers blasting music in new campaign

Posters will begin appearing on the Elizabeth line reminding travellers not to play music out loud or to have conversations on speaker mode

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congratulations to all students in Merton receiving GCSE results today!

Well done for all your hard work. Wishing you the very best for whatever comes next.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 20

We're urging the Government to scrap any plan for a rail fare rise to get more people onto trains.

To increase rail fares at all in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis would be nothing other than a slap in the face to ordinary people.

Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Aug 20

Lib Dems are calling on the Government to scrap the planned 2026-27 rail fare rise. @PaulKohlerSW19.bsky.social explains.

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 20

A letter to my constituents, sharing my position on the development proposals for the Trafalgar Pub👇

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Aug 7

An impactful read from Paul about why losing our local police station front counters is so concerning 👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 7

Rhetoric about safer streets means little when the front doors of our police stations are being closed to the public.

If we care about safe, resilient communities, then we must fight for the services that protect them.

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Do we need local police stations? As an MP attacked in my own home, I say yes

The Met recently announced plans to close more than half the police station front counters in London. As someone whose life was saved by the speedy response of local officers, the news that Wimbledon ...

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Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Aug 6

Parliament may be in recess, but I’m still here if you need me!

To get in touch, book a local advice surgery, or find out more about what I’m up to in the community, visit: www.paulkohler.uk

Paul Kohler MP

Paul Kohler is the hard working Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon.

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Jul 23

@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social taking a stand against police front counter closures in our area, and asking the Home Secretary to help protect & fund community policing 👇

Paul Kohler MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social · Jul 23

After hearing about the Met police’s planned front desk closures at our local stations, I’ve joined Lib Dem colleagues in SW London in writing to the Home Secretary & the Met Commissioner to raise our concerns.

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Jul 22

Residents will lose the ability to report crimes face-to-face or seek help at Merton's police stations under plans announced by the Met.

Sign the petition today to keep front counters open at both our local police stations

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Wimbledon police station - stop the front counter closures

Wimbledon and Mitcham police stations will see their front counters close as part of plans announced by the Met police. Sign the petition today calling for the Met and the Mayor of London to keep our ...

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Wimbledon & Merton Lib Dems 🔶 @mertonlibdems.bsky.social · Jul 22

Merton Council has repeatedly failed to clearly state whether they will hold the AELTC to its promise to not build on Wimbledon Park.

Following yesterday’s High Court ruling, @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social is demanding answers 👇

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Wimbledon MP Calls on Merton Council for Clarity on Wimbledon Park Legal Covenant

In the High Court today, the judge dismissed the first of 3 legal challenges to the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) expansion. However the judge also confirmed the “land is the subject of restr...

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