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/
It was fantastic to chat to pupils at Donhead Prep School about how they’ve been getting involved with UK Parliament Week.
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It was fantastic to chat to pupils at Donhead Prep School about how they’ve been getting involved with UK Parliament Week.
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
Thoroughly enjoyed answering their questions & the impromptu debate about the price of plastic bags!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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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...
I visited Auschwitz in a cross-party parliamentary delegation commemorating the 80th anniversary of its liberation. It stands as a powerful reminder of where hatred & dehumanisation leads & why we must never forget.
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I visited Auschwitz in a cross-party parliamentary delegation commemorating the 80th anniversary of its liberation. It stands as a powerful reminder of where hatred & dehumanisation leads & why we must never forget.
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
My letter to the TfL Commissioner about recent Northern Line service disruption & the need to improve reliability 👇
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My letter to the TfL Commissioner about recent Northern Line service disruption & the need to improve reliability 👇
Reporting back from another busy week 🗓️
October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Reporting back from another busy week 🗓️
Ed & I pulling up to Wimbledon Common with mane character energy... 🐴
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Ed & I pulling up to Wimbledon Common with mane character energy... 🐴
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
Thank you to the Conservators for introducing us to their colleagues & showing us the great work they do!
It was great to be out in New Malden Village with our fantastic team of Lib Dem team councillors, Mark, Lesley & Robert, meeting residents & chatting about local issues.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
It was great to be out in New Malden Village with our fantastic team of Lib Dem team councillors, Mark, Lesley & Robert, meeting residents & chatting about local issues.
Supporting the launch of the Eating Disorders APPG's latest report on ‘Preventing eating disorder deaths’ in Parliament today, shining a light on lives being cut short by a failing system.
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Supporting the launch of the Eating Disorders APPG's latest report on ‘Preventing eating disorder deaths’ in Parliament today, shining a light on lives being cut short by a failing system.
Enjoyed spending time at AFC Wimbledon with Mick Buckley & James Woodroof, hearing about the club’s brilliant community work & the difference it’s making locally.
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
October 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Enjoyed spending time at AFC Wimbledon with Mick Buckley & James Woodroof, hearing about the club’s brilliant community work & the difference it’s making locally.
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
I also congratulated them on an incredible season so far!
Fantastic to spend time on Wimbledon Common with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & the Conservators, lending a hand with litter picking & seeing up close the care & dedication they put into maintaining this shared space for the community
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Fantastic to spend time on Wimbledon Common with @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & the Conservators, lending a hand with litter picking & seeing up close the care & dedication they put into maintaining this shared space for the community
Really enjoyed marking British Beauty Week with a visit to GA Salon in Wimbledon, a wonderful team doing great work.
We talked about the real challenges businesses are facing in today’s economy & how vital this industry is to local communities & jobs.
We talked about the real challenges businesses are facing in today’s economy & how vital this industry is to local communities & jobs.
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Really enjoyed marking British Beauty Week with a visit to GA Salon in Wimbledon, a wonderful team doing great work.
We talked about the real challenges businesses are facing in today’s economy & how vital this industry is to local communities & jobs.
We talked about the real challenges businesses are facing in today’s economy & how vital this industry is to local communities & jobs.
I’ve written to the SoS, raising serious concerns about suspension of child benefits for hundreds of families in NI who travelled home via Dublin Airport, under the UK Government’s benefit fraud crackdown
October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’ve written to the SoS, raising serious concerns about suspension of child benefits for hundreds of families in NI who travelled home via Dublin Airport, under the UK Government’s benefit fraud crackdown