Chris Coghlan MP
@chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Dorking & Horley
I’ve been campaigning for Travelodge to resurface its car park – this is now complete. They have resurfaced the entire car park and replaced the drainage to stop the awful potholes and flooding. Steve’s also been campaigning for this for 2 years and is pleased to see it be a success.
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I’ve been campaigning for Travelodge to resurface its car park – this is now complete. They have resurfaced the entire car park and replaced the drainage to stop the awful potholes and flooding. Steve’s also been campaigning for this for 2 years and is pleased to see it be a success.
The Education Secretary has agreed to intervene with Surrey County Council on conduct issues and alleged maladministration and a breakdown of accountability on SEND (letter in thread). She will be meeting with Rachel Wardell, the Director of Children’s Services. 1/3
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Education Secretary has agreed to intervene with Surrey County Council on conduct issues and alleged maladministration and a breakdown of accountability on SEND (letter in thread). She will be meeting with Rachel Wardell, the Director of Children’s Services. 1/3
A group of headteachers representing over 300 primary schools across Surrey have written to the Education Secretary that they have diminished trust in Surrey County Council because the positive messages the council is communicating about SEND is not reflecting their experience. 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A group of headteachers representing over 300 primary schools across Surrey have written to the Education Secretary that they have diminished trust in Surrey County Council because the positive messages the council is communicating about SEND is not reflecting their experience. 1/2
Brexit has smashed a £90bn black hole in our economy. So I asked the Chancellor (and reported in the Guardian) if she’d join several other Labour MPs in supporting Liberal Democrat proposals for a UK EU customs union. She told me it was a good try!
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Brexit has smashed a £90bn black hole in our economy. So I asked the Chancellor (and reported in the Guardian) if she’d join several other Labour MPs in supporting Liberal Democrat proposals for a UK EU customs union. She told me it was a good try!
I was on Radio 4 yesterday morning speaking about the outstanding work our Security Services do saving lives
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I was on Radio 4 yesterday morning speaking about the outstanding work our Security Services do saving lives
Jennifer Chalkley, my constituent who was autistic, died of avoidable suicide aged seventeen in October 2021. Her mum, Sharren Bridges has made it her life’s work to save others. 1/2
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Jennifer Chalkley, my constituent who was autistic, died of avoidable suicide aged seventeen in October 2021. Her mum, Sharren Bridges has made it her life’s work to save others. 1/2
A customs union with the EU would lower borrowing costs overnight and help grow our economy. Today, I backed @alpinkerton.bsky.social's bill to introduce a customs union to tackle the current cost of living crisis we are facing.
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A customs union with the EU would lower borrowing costs overnight and help grow our economy. Today, I backed @alpinkerton.bsky.social's bill to introduce a customs union to tackle the current cost of living crisis we are facing.
Looking forward to seeing you all this coming Friday in Salfords at 12:30pm for an afternoon of questions and community discussion!
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing you all this coming Friday in Salfords at 12:30pm for an afternoon of questions and community discussion!
I’m pleased that SES will be spending £600,000 to fix Betchworth water tower after I put pressure on them and UK Power Networks. 1/2
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’m pleased that SES will be spending £600,000 to fix Betchworth water tower after I put pressure on them and UK Power Networks. 1/2
I'm now on Instagram and Tik Tok! 📱🎉
I'll be updating these regularly, so follow me to stay in the loop!
www.instagram.com/chriscoghlanmp
www.tiktok.com/@chriscoghla...
I'll be updating these regularly, so follow me to stay in the loop!
www.instagram.com/chriscoghlanmp
www.tiktok.com/@chriscoghla...
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I'm now on Instagram and Tik Tok! 📱🎉
I'll be updating these regularly, so follow me to stay in the loop!
www.instagram.com/chriscoghlanmp
www.tiktok.com/@chriscoghla...
I'll be updating these regularly, so follow me to stay in the loop!
www.instagram.com/chriscoghlanmp
www.tiktok.com/@chriscoghla...
This week, I asked Members from the Office for Budget Responsibility about their prediction that the government will reduce SEND funding by £2.2 billion in 2029/30. The Department of Education said that the OBR's predictions were "fundamentally wrong".
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This week, I asked Members from the Office for Budget Responsibility about their prediction that the government will reduce SEND funding by £2.2 billion in 2029/30. The Department of Education said that the OBR's predictions were "fundamentally wrong".
SES will be spending £600,000 between January and April to fix Betchworth water tower. After hundreds of people suffered frequent power cuts and loss to water, I spoke to UK Power Networks and SES water to get this sorted.
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
SES will be spending £600,000 between January and April to fix Betchworth water tower. After hundreds of people suffered frequent power cuts and loss to water, I spoke to UK Power Networks and SES water to get this sorted.
Americans are twice as rich as they were in 2008. Why are we 10% poorer? Short-termist policymaking has ignored decades of research that policies to support innovation raise growth, such as public R&D. 1/2
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Americans are twice as rich as they were in 2008. Why are we 10% poorer? Short-termist policymaking has ignored decades of research that policies to support innovation raise growth, such as public R&D. 1/2
The Budget was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face. Brexit left a £90 billion black hole and was a disaster - a customs union with the EU would lower borrowing costs overnight. 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Budget was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face. Brexit left a £90 billion black hole and was a disaster - a customs union with the EU would lower borrowing costs overnight. 1/2
The Local Government Ombudsman has written to the Ministry of Local Government given the seriousness of the concerns raised by @alpinkerton.bsky.social and I about governance at Surrey County Council on SEND.
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Local Government Ombudsman has written to the Ministry of Local Government given the seriousness of the concerns raised by @alpinkerton.bsky.social and I about governance at Surrey County Council on SEND.
Phone reception has improved in Dorking after I raised the issue to VodafoneThree.I met them again yesterday because other areas are still experiencing problems. In Walliswood they’ve recently deployed a new site which has extended coverage and are working to do the same in Ewhurst.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Phone reception has improved in Dorking after I raised the issue to VodafoneThree.I met them again yesterday because other areas are still experiencing problems. In Walliswood they’ve recently deployed a new site which has extended coverage and are working to do the same in Ewhurst.
Much of the tax increases in today’s budget are driven by the Office of Budget Responsibility downgrading UK productivity growth by £16bn.
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Much of the tax increases in today’s budget are driven by the Office of Budget Responsibility downgrading UK productivity growth by £16bn.
Let's talk about our community - together
After a great event in Newdigate on Monday, I'll be in Salfords on Friday 12th between 12:30 - 14:30 for an afternoon of conversation and questions.
🕖 12:30 - 14:30
📍 Salfords Village Hall, 5 Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5DG.
After a great event in Newdigate on Monday, I'll be in Salfords on Friday 12th between 12:30 - 14:30 for an afternoon of conversation and questions.
🕖 12:30 - 14:30
📍 Salfords Village Hall, 5 Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5DG.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Let's talk about our community - together
After a great event in Newdigate on Monday, I'll be in Salfords on Friday 12th between 12:30 - 14:30 for an afternoon of conversation and questions.
🕖 12:30 - 14:30
📍 Salfords Village Hall, 5 Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5DG.
After a great event in Newdigate on Monday, I'll be in Salfords on Friday 12th between 12:30 - 14:30 for an afternoon of conversation and questions.
🕖 12:30 - 14:30
📍 Salfords Village Hall, 5 Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5DG.
Looking forward to seeing you all this coming Monday in Newdigate at 6:30pm for an evening of questions and community discussion!
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Looking forward to seeing you all this coming Monday in Newdigate at 6:30pm for an evening of questions and community discussion!
Travelodge Dorking is resurfacing its carpark. I’ve been pushing for this since my election; writing to the CEO and social media. It will take four weeks, and the drainage will be replaced to stop the flooding.
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Travelodge Dorking is resurfacing its carpark. I’ve been pushing for this since my election; writing to the CEO and social media. It will take four weeks, and the drainage will be replaced to stop the flooding.
I spoke to BBC Radio Surrey this morning about audiology services returning to Dorking Community Hospital this week. Hundreds of my constituents were left stranded without warning after its abrupt closure at the end of May due to an IT error.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I spoke to BBC Radio Surrey this morning about audiology services returning to Dorking Community Hospital this week. Hundreds of my constituents were left stranded without warning after its abrupt closure at the end of May due to an IT error.
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday the 24th of November in Horley. Helyn Clack, the Surrey County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning will be there to listen to SEND parents share their stories. I look forward to seeing you all.
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday the 24th of November in Horley. Helyn Clack, the Surrey County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning will be there to listen to SEND parents share their stories. I look forward to seeing you all.
When Sara Sharif was removed from school on 17th April 2023 the school immediately flagged their concerns with Surrey County Council (SCC). They also returned the required form to the Council shortly afterwards, confirming her removal from school and that they had safeguarding concerns.
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
When Sara Sharif was removed from school on 17th April 2023 the school immediately flagged their concerns with Surrey County Council (SCC). They also returned the required form to the Council shortly afterwards, confirming her removal from school and that they had safeguarding concerns.
Audiology services will be back at Dorking Community Hospital from this Monday. It's wonderful news for hundreds of people in our community who were left stranded when they were shut without warning over the summer.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Audiology services will be back at Dorking Community Hospital from this Monday. It's wonderful news for hundreds of people in our community who were left stranded when they were shut without warning over the summer.
Many local businesses feel that people leave pubs, bars and restaurants earlier because without any ride-hailing apps, they’re worried they won’t be able to get home. Please sign our petition to bring these apps to Dorking and surrounding areas: www.chriscoghlan.org/petitions-an...
Ride-hailing apps petition - Chris Coghlan MP
As part of our efforts to support local businesses, we have been investigating the lack of taxis from ride-hailing apps available in Dorking and the surrounding areas.
www.chriscoghlan.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Many local businesses feel that people leave pubs, bars and restaurants earlier because without any ride-hailing apps, they’re worried they won’t be able to get home. Please sign our petition to bring these apps to Dorking and surrounding areas: www.chriscoghlan.org/petitions-an...