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 📝

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. www.paulkohler.uk/news/article...

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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 👇

Local sports clubs face major disruption due to poorly planned drainage works, with no proper consultation. Paul has pushed Merton Council for urgent action👇

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. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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.

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.

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

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

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

@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 👇