Our South Wimbledon step-free access petition, backed by over 1,000 signatures, was delivered to City Hall today by Cllr Klaar Dresselaers and Barry Smith and presented to the London Assembly by Hina Bokhari OBE, seen here alongside Gareth Roberts AM. Fingers crossed for a positive response.

South Wimbledon station needs step-free access! Today I presented the @mertonlibdems.bsky.social petition at the London Assembly signed by over 1000 local residents who are fed up waiting. It's time TfL stopped dragging their heels and got on with it!

Merton Labour claims they're helping households in the cost-of-living crisis, but their actions say otherwise👇 We’ll keep standing up for residents & fighting for a fairer, more affordable Merton. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

We’ve noticed free period products are not consistently available in some Council-owned buildings, despite the 2023 Lib Dem motion being approved to provide them in all toilets. We asked Merton Labour how much they’ve invested in the scheme.

Given the squeeze on local businesses, we asked Merton Labour what additional support they could give & whether they’ll commit to discretionary business rates relief.

In 2024, we were told by Merton Labour that a Labour Government would fix Merton’s financial challenges, yet Council Tax keeps rising at the maximum. We asked whether a £13.4m funding cut makes Merton’s position better or worse.

Lib Dem Councillors in Richmond have begun legal proceedings against the Met & MOPAC to save their Police Station front counter services. We asked Merton Labour whether they’ll join them & fight for our police stations.

We asked Merton Labour how they’ll proactively address the incorrect live-in Carer Council Tax discount displayed on their website and ensure affected residents are contacted to claim the support they’re entitled to.

We asked Merton Labour what they think residents will make of the Council choosing to raise fees 10x above the inflation rate, and the impact this will have on household finances in a cost-of-living crisis?

Exposed by MoneySavingExpert: Merton Council’s website wrongly downplayed who qualifies for the live-in carer Council Tax discount, risking unpaid carers missing out. It’s now been quietly fixed… www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/01...

We’re holding Merton Labour to account at tonight’s council meeting on their confusing claims to have ‘saved’ Merton’s police stations, and their failure to challenge the imminent closure of both Wimbledon & Mitcham stations to the public.

At tonight’s council meeting, we’re proposing the Council take real practical steps to boost the take-up of benefits local residents are entitled to. We’ll also be demanding a review of soaring fees & council charges hitting local residents & businesses under Merton Labour.

The Met confirms both Merton's police stations will close to the public at the end of February👇 We have a Labour Government, Labour Mayor of London and Labour Council bosses - but none have stood up for local people. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

In 2018, I used legal action to stop Sadiq Khan closing Wimbledon Police Station. Now, Lib Dem colleagues on Richmond Council are doing the same to protect their last public-facing police station. It’s disappointing Merton’s Labour Council won’t do the same here. www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...

We're thrilled that our campaign for step-free access at Raynes Park station is one step closer! We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

I enjoyed meeting with representatives from Merton Cycling Campaign. We discussed the benefits of active travel, how to ensure safety for all road users & the dangers of illegal e-bikes.

I’m proud to be your MP for Wimbledon. Whether you’re facing issues with immigration & visas; pensions; health & social care; welfare & housing concerns; environmental protections; matters of crime & community safety - my team & I are here to help.

There's a real risk that a seriously ill patient misses out on life-saving care because they didn’t go to A&E. The government must back our plan for a £1.5 billion package to provide an additional 6,000 beds.

Our teams have been out across Wandle ward this weekend, speaking to people about local and national issues - including the closure of the front counter at Wimbledon Police Station, parking, flytipping, and potholes - as well as the state of the world!

Supporting my @mertonlibdems.bsky.social colleagues in #ColliersWood. People telling us they want change! Let’s bring that change. #VoteLibDem this May. @libdemshk.bsky.social

We're thrilled that our campaign for step-free access at Raynes Park station is one step closer! We've been fighting for a station that works for everybody since 2013, and we'll keep pushing for progress. www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

I’ve written to Wes Streeting, expressing my concern about Merton’s shockingly low breast cancer screening rates. I've asked for support for our long-running campaign to boost access to these life-saving services for women in our community.

We're thrilled to hear that District Line signalling systems are being upgraded in 2026! 👇 Having worked with Paul in his ongoing campaign to address persistent disruption for residents, we're finally seeing progress towards long-overdue improvements.

Having repeatedly raised the unacceptable delays & cancellations on the District Line, TfL have now confirmed to me they’ve secured the money to replace the signalling system & Network Rail interface in 2026. Wonderful news, but I’ll reserve final judgment until it happens.

Pleased to join colleagues supporting Al Pinkerton's Bill, calling for a UK-EU Customs Union. It’s critical we fix our broken trade relationship with Europe & cut the mountains of red tape ushered in by the Conservatives’ botched deal.

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!

Lovely to visit Gardenia florist in Wimbledon Village, which brings so much colour & character to the high street 💐 Wonderful to meet with the founder, Jamie, & see their commitment to sustainable processes & plastic-free packaging. #smallbusinesssaturday2025

My latest column on Wimbledon Park expansion, and the All England Club's legal stalemate 👇 www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2565002...

We’re fighting for a breast cancer screening centre in Merton. As the only borough in Southwest London without one, we urgently need your support. Please sign our petition today to add your voice👇 www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...

At last night’s council meeting Merton Labour repeated the claim they "cleaned every street every week". But by "cleaned" they don't mean "swept" - and they won't say how often pavements and roads are swept. Tell us what your experience is...

Tonight, we’re asking how Merton Labour are working with TfL to address District & Northern Line signal failures, and Northern Line noise & vibrations disrupting residents.

Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour their thoughts on St George's and Union flags being hung on public property across the borough.

There is currently no Women's Health Hub serving any Primary Care Network in Merton. Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour when women in our area will have the same access to specialist women’s health services as they do in other boroughs.

Merton is the only borough in South West London without a Breast Cancer Screening Centre. Tonight we’re asking Merton Labour what progress has been made on this delivering this, using funding allocated 3 years ago.

It’s shocking that uptake for free NHS Health Checks in Merton is barely half the London average. Councils have a responsibility for residents’ uptake. Tonight, we’re asking Merton Labour how this rate can be improved.

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.

Reporting back from last week 📝

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...

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.

As Paul says, given what the Tories have said locally, it's deeply concerning that they tried to conspire with AELTC to re-write the law in their favour. We will keep backing Paul in his fight to find a sensible compromise for the community.

My latest column on my quest to improve District Line and SWR services👇 wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/2557996...

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!

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!

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

On Friday, we opened our brand new office! Wonderful to celebrate with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social, @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & our brilliant team of councillors & local campaigners. Huge thanks to everyone who came along & helped with preparations!

Reporting back from last week 📝

Brexit Benefits: Explained

Both Mitcham & Wimbledon police front counters will close under the Met's new plan & there will only be two 24hr 'public facing' stations left in London. This makes our campaign even more urgent. Sign our petition today to stop these closures! 👇🚨 www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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

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.