Paul Kohler MP
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon, bar owner & previously legal academic at UCL, New College Oxford, SOAS & QM
Shadow NI spokesperson & member Home Affairs Select Committee.
Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN
www.paulkohler.uk/
Shadow NI spokesperson & member Home Affairs Select Committee.
Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN
www.paulkohler.uk/
Disappointing U-turn from Labour on introducing a Tourist Tax today.
In Sept, the former Tourism Minister dismissed the idea, rightly saying many already feel taxed enough 👇
Now, Brits could face £518M in additional tax.
Hospitality & tourism are strongly opposed.
In Sept, the former Tourism Minister dismissed the idea, rightly saying many already feel taxed enough 👇
Now, Brits could face £518M in additional tax.
Hospitality & tourism are strongly opposed.
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Disappointing U-turn from Labour on introducing a Tourist Tax today.
In Sept, the former Tourism Minister dismissed the idea, rightly saying many already feel taxed enough 👇
Now, Brits could face £518M in additional tax.
Hospitality & tourism are strongly opposed.
In Sept, the former Tourism Minister dismissed the idea, rightly saying many already feel taxed enough 👇
Now, Brits could face £518M in additional tax.
Hospitality & tourism are strongly opposed.
The Chancellor’s £370M for NI barely scratches the surface.
Stormont is already £400M over budget, with public services under immense pressure. 🧵
Stormont is already £400M over budget, with public services under immense pressure. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Chancellor’s £370M for NI barely scratches the surface.
Stormont is already £400M over budget, with public services under immense pressure. 🧵
Stormont is already £400M over budget, with public services under immense pressure. 🧵
Without any serious attempt to re-engage with Europe, the Chancellor has passed up the single biggest tool at her disposal to improve the economy & confront the £90bn Brexit deficit.
Ed Davey is spot on, higher taxes won’t deliver the growth we need.
Ed Davey is spot on, higher taxes won’t deliver the growth we need.
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Without any serious attempt to re-engage with Europe, the Chancellor has passed up the single biggest tool at her disposal to improve the economy & confront the £90bn Brexit deficit.
Ed Davey is spot on, higher taxes won’t deliver the growth we need.
Ed Davey is spot on, higher taxes won’t deliver the growth we need.
The Met is hosting a Community Crime-Fighting event for Merton residents on 2nd Dec, where you can meet our local policing team & the Met Police senior leadership and raise any questions or concerns.
Please find tickets & details here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RMnOCXL8Ei...
Please find tickets & details here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RMnOCXL8Ei...
Community Crime-Fighting: Merton
Join your local policing team and the Met Police senior leadership to hear about crime-fighting in Merton.
url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Met is hosting a Community Crime-Fighting event for Merton residents on 2nd Dec, where you can meet our local policing team & the Met Police senior leadership and raise any questions or concerns.
Please find tickets & details here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RMnOCXL8Ei...
Please find tickets & details here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RMnOCXL8Ei...
I asked the Minister why, given the Home Office was briefed in advance it was likely visiting fans would be banned from the Villa-Macabi match, that the government failed to offer additional support until after the ban was announced.
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I asked the Minister why, given the Home Office was briefed in advance it was likely visiting fans would be banned from the Villa-Macabi match, that the government failed to offer additional support until after the ban was announced.
Thank you to staff & pupils at Rutlish School for welcoming me last week.
It was concerning hearing from the Headteacher about funding pressures schools face, but a real highlight to speak with the Year 12 & 13 Politics classes & answer their fantastic questions.
It was concerning hearing from the Headteacher about funding pressures schools face, but a real highlight to speak with the Year 12 & 13 Politics classes & answer their fantastic questions.
November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Thank you to staff & pupils at Rutlish School for welcoming me last week.
It was concerning hearing from the Headteacher about funding pressures schools face, but a real highlight to speak with the Year 12 & 13 Politics classes & answer their fantastic questions.
It was concerning hearing from the Headteacher about funding pressures schools face, but a real highlight to speak with the Year 12 & 13 Politics classes & answer their fantastic questions.
It was wonderful visiting Malden Manor Primary and meeting the student ambassadors & councillors.
I loved hearing their thoughtful questions & sharing what life is really like as an MP. It was brilliant to see so much engagement from such a young age.
I loved hearing their thoughtful questions & sharing what life is really like as an MP. It was brilliant to see so much engagement from such a young age.
November 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It was wonderful visiting Malden Manor Primary and meeting the student ambassadors & councillors.
I loved hearing their thoughtful questions & sharing what life is really like as an MP. It was brilliant to see so much engagement from such a young age.
I loved hearing their thoughtful questions & sharing what life is really like as an MP. It was brilliant to see so much engagement from such a young age.
This is a disturbing report, the veracity of which I will, as a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, do all I can to assess, during our dialogue with the West Midlands’ Chief Constable, Craig Guildford on the Maccabi fans’ ban.
www.thetimes.com/article/80e1...
www.thetimes.com/article/80e1...
Police ‘used fake claims’ to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa game
Dutch officers dismiss as untrue accusations the Israeli team’s supporters included ‘highly organised, skilled fighters’ who threw people into a river
thetimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This is a disturbing report, the veracity of which I will, as a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, do all I can to assess, during our dialogue with the West Midlands’ Chief Constable, Craig Guildford on the Maccabi fans’ ban.
www.thetimes.com/article/80e1...
www.thetimes.com/article/80e1...
Delighted the Transport Sec listened to my arguments, when I called on her this summer (in my previous shadow transport role) to freeze rail fares next year.
Rail needs to become more affordable as passenger numbers have flatlined for over a decade.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwygx71g3n7o
Rail needs to become more affordable as passenger numbers have flatlined for over a decade.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwygx71g3n7o
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Delighted the Transport Sec listened to my arguments, when I called on her this summer (in my previous shadow transport role) to freeze rail fares next year.
Rail needs to become more affordable as passenger numbers have flatlined for over a decade.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwygx71g3n7o
Rail needs to become more affordable as passenger numbers have flatlined for over a decade.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwygx71g3n7o
Whilst Russia had to bribe one of Farage’s senior lieutenants, to push Putin’s propaganda, the Reform leader still seems happy to do so for free ☠️
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Farage’s views on Russia likely to be further tested after jailing of Nathan Gill
It would be expedient for Reform to take Labour’s advice and disavow ‘Putin talking points’
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Whilst Russia had to bribe one of Farage’s senior lieutenants, to push Putin’s propaganda, the Reform leader still seems happy to do so for free ☠️
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The response from the Health Minister to my letter, raising constituents' concerns about prostate cancer screening
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The response from the Health Minister to my letter, raising constituents' concerns about prostate cancer screening
The minister's response to my letter on District Line disruption, asking for an urgent meeting👇
Looking forward to sitting down with SWR & TfL soon to push for action on this long-standing issue.
Looking forward to sitting down with SWR & TfL soon to push for action on this long-standing issue.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The minister's response to my letter on District Line disruption, asking for an urgent meeting👇
Looking forward to sitting down with SWR & TfL soon to push for action on this long-standing issue.
Looking forward to sitting down with SWR & TfL soon to push for action on this long-standing issue.
It was wonderful to have the opportunity to congratulate Stephen Hammond on becoming an Honorary Freeman of the Borough this week, recognising his many years of service to Merton as a Councillor from 2002–2006 & as Wimbledon’s MP for nearly two decades after.
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It was wonderful to have the opportunity to congratulate Stephen Hammond on becoming an Honorary Freeman of the Borough this week, recognising his many years of service to Merton as a Councillor from 2002–2006 & as Wimbledon’s MP for nearly two decades after.
Reposted by Paul Kohler MP
Merton doesn’t have a Women’s Health Strategy.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Merton doesn’t have a Women’s Health Strategy.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
Merton’s Local Health & Care Plan 2022–24 doesn’t mention women at all.
Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour & Merton Tories to back our plan to make women’s health a priority.
Reporting back from last week 📝
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Reporting back from last week 📝
Insightful meeting with Dr Marek Jarzembowski, Chair of Merton Local Medical Committee.
We discussed key health challenges, including GP capacity, continuity of care & tackling low take-up of NHS health checks in the borough.
We discussed key health challenges, including GP capacity, continuity of care & tackling low take-up of NHS health checks in the borough.
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Insightful meeting with Dr Marek Jarzembowski, Chair of Merton Local Medical Committee.
We discussed key health challenges, including GP capacity, continuity of care & tackling low take-up of NHS health checks in the borough.
We discussed key health challenges, including GP capacity, continuity of care & tackling low take-up of NHS health checks in the borough.
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 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Huge 'van explosion' near UK train station 'rocks entire shopping centre'
This is a breaking news story - please refresh for updates.
www.mirror.co.uk
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 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
I’m in touch with Wimbledon Quarter owners who will share more details when able 🧵
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
I spoke to BBC Radio London about Restorative Justice & my journey into politics.
We also discussed the challenges Labour are facing, the upcoming budget & more...
Hear the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEWa...
We also discussed the challenges Labour are facing, the upcoming budget & more...
Hear the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEWa...
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I spoke to BBC Radio London about Restorative Justice & my journey into politics.
We also discussed the challenges Labour are facing, the upcoming budget & more...
Hear the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEWa...
We also discussed the challenges Labour are facing, the upcoming budget & more...
Hear the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEWa...
It is with imaginative solutions such as this that we should move towards Net Zero with ordinary people benefitting from, rather than paying the costs of, the transition.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I heat my Essex home with a data centre in the shed'
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It is with imaginative solutions such as this that we should move towards Net Zero with ordinary people benefitting from, rather than paying the costs of, the transition.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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 Chair of the Night Time Economy APPG & owner of Covent Garden speakeasy CellarDoor, I’m delighted my party is listening to the hospitality sector, with a fully costed plan to help us through a crisis worse than the 2008 Financial Crash, Brexit or Covid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
As Chair of the Night Time Economy APPG & owner of Covent Garden speakeasy CellarDoor, I’m delighted my party is listening to the hospitality sector, with a fully costed plan to help us through a crisis worse than the 2008 Financial Crash, Brexit or Covid.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This morning I laid a wreath at Merton Civic Centre to mark Armistice Day, in remembrance of those from Wimbledon & beyond who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This morning I laid a wreath at Merton Civic Centre to mark Armistice Day, in remembrance of those from Wimbledon & beyond who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Here's some of what I got up to last week
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Here's some of what I got up to last week
It was lovely to meet the Merton Street Pastors outside Wimbledon Station, offering a helping hand & friendly face to revellers & those who just want a chat 💖
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streetpastors.org/locations/me...
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It was lovely to meet the Merton Street Pastors outside Wimbledon Station, offering a helping hand & friendly face to revellers & those who just want a chat 💖
streetpastors.org/locations/me...
streetpastors.org/locations/me...
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“It feels like Brexit déjà vu, the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence.”
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“It feels like Brexit déjà vu, the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence.”
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social
Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.
@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social