Pleased to have spoken on the Urban Transport Group panel, an engaging discussion on how transport devolution & integrated networks can unlock growth across England

From meetings with TfL, Govia Thameslink, Eurostar & Jaguar Land Rover and speaking at the Port of Dover Trade Reception & SMMT roundtable, I was delighted to discuss Lib Dem plans to transform transport & drive growth at this week’s Lib Dem conference 🧵

I pressed TfL (at this week's Lib Dem conference) on the District Line issues currently making my Constituents’ lives hell. They now recognise the seriousness of the situation & are doing all they can to resolve the latest breakdown 🧵

An insightful discussion on yesterday's fringe panel on the hospitality crisis, hearing from fellow small business owners about how issues like inhibitive taxes & staff shortages due to Brexit are affecting them

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.

Thank you @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social for meeting with @asthmaandlung.org.uk at #ldconf to discuss lung health in Wimbledon

👯 Liberal Democrat MP @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social meets @sophiealichurch.bsky.social and @siennarodgers.bsky.social in his Covent Garden cabaret bar 👇 They talk about running a business, meeting Nigel Farage and the violent attack he endured

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.

Fare evasion is a major issue on our railway network. Rail operators play a crucial role in preventing this. I have written to SWR, asking how they can train staff to effectively combat evasion at our major transport hub in Wimbledon.

Deeply concerned that neither the Government's Sentencing Bill, nor the report preceding it, mention Restorative Justice, a critical process in putting the victim at the heart of the criminal justice process. I asked the Justice Sec to pledge to address this in future legislation.

Sharing snapshots from a busy weekend in the constituency; From speaking at St John the Baptist Church in Old Malden, to meeting members of the Korean & South East Asian community at Kingston's ESEA Festival, to chatting to businesses & residents at Manor Park Autumnfest!

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.

I joined Lib Dem colleagues in writing to the Chancellor, urging her to scrap the two child benefit cap, one of the biggest drivers of child poverty in Britain. This is a policy that has not achieved its intended goals. Instead, it has forced parents into making impossible choices.

Sign my petition today to keep the minor injuries unit at Queen Mary's Hospital open! Please share with friends and family to show how important this service is to our community. www.paulkohler.uk/keep-queen-m...

I’ve asked the Transport Minister for an update on ‘Access for All’ funding & when work will begin at Raynes Park station, which was shortlisted last year for step-free access. My constituents are still waiting for progress. Busy stations like this must be accessible to all.

Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton Enhanced Primary Care Hub provides essential local care. Closing it would mean longer journeys & higher costs for patients, & added pressure on A&E services like St George’s and Kingston. Sarah Olney & I are asking for urgent clarity for our constituents.

Reporting back from last week 🗓️

If Keir Starmer thinks a reshuffle will solve anything he is learning the wrong lessons from the calamity Conservatives. He needs to grab the bull by the horns and confront the real issues, not just move people around the cabinet table.

It was moving meeting Jackie & hearing her powerful personal experience of living with Essential Tremor. While new groundbreaking treatment offers hope, right now there is still a real unmet need. We must do more to ensure faster, fairer access to care.

It was really interesting to speak with ERSA employment support providers today about their work helping women return to work & build their careers. We discussed how vital flexible working & affordable childcare are to making this possible.

Have your say on policing priorities for London! 👇 You can read the New Met for London Phase 2 plan here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wnuYCRO3xs... Then fill in the survey to give your feedback up until 14th Sept: www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NCR3LH

Thank you Mark. I agree with every word. #OurFlag @markfergusonmp.bsky.social

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/...

Last week, I wrote to Merton Council's Chief Exec, demanding urgent action over the sports facilities crisis at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields👇 Pleased to see the council now taking this issue seriously & hopefully taking on my suggestions for a sustainable fix

Delighted TfL responding to the @libdems.org.uk Headphone dodging has a real impact on others. We need action across entire public transport system & I’ve already retabled my amendment to the Bus Bill which Labour & Tories conspired to defeat before recess www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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👇

With GCSE results day approaching tomorrow and the toll this can take on mental health, I wanted to share this message for young people in my constituency & beyond. We must ensure every student has the support they need to thrive & take their next steps.

Labour’s election promises ring hollow as passengers are hit with ticket price hikes on top of cancelled trains, driver shortages & chaos across the network. We cannot allow the current rate of inflation to set rail fares while services get worse 👇 www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...

Thank you to the volunteers at Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project for showing me round last Friday. We talked about grassroots solutions to housing & homelessness, language barriers to rehab, and the need for greater support in hot weather conditions.

Last month in the Commons I warned Ministers the UK’s 2 bioethanol plants were under threat after they caved in to Trump’s bullying & removed tariffs on US ethanol. Sadly Labour voted down my amendments to address the issue. So much for energy security! www.bbc.com/news/article...

My party has long called for the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail to boost transport in the North & unlock growth. We'll carefully scrutinise this proposal & hold Labour to account on their promises. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transpo...

Rhetoric about safer streets means little when the front doors of our police stations are being closed to the public. If we care about safe, resilient communities, then we must fight for the services that protect them. www.standard.co.uk/comment/poli...

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

The Online Safety Act in its current form is clearly not working. That’s why we’re calling for a cross party approach to addressing the very real issue of protecting our children from harmful content on the internet.

I've joined cross-party MPs in writing to Keir Starmer, urging his Government to put victims and survivors at the heart of the National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Today marks 15yrs since London’s first cycle hire scheme - a pioneering step for sustainable travel in the capital - heralding new age of bike hire. Now Lime bike etc, who followed in their cycle-tracks, must learn how they too can meet challenge of safety & sensible parking.

I’ve written to South Western Railway’s MD, demanding answers on the sudden summer service cuts. It’s unacceptable that thousands of passengers face disruption with almost no notice or consultation, while the new capacity-boosting Arterio fleet still isn’t fully operational.

Thanks to the HS2 team for showing me around the Old Oak Common site today. Infrastructure projects like this will transform the country, but the UK has to start delivering “on time and on budget”!

I joined Lib Dem colleagues in writing to the Chief Exec of Network Rail, raising concerns about declining performance & passenger experience since the SWR network was nationalised. We’re pushing for accountability & action to restore confidence in this key railway route.

It’s a couple of weeks since I met TfL to discuss, amongst other things, the annunciators at Wimbledon station. They promised me either a quick fix or a work around! Sadly they are still spouting nonsense🤦🏻‍♂️

It’s unacceptable that learners ready to pass can’t access a local driving test. I’ve joined colleagues in asking for an update from Lilian Greenwood on how the Government are delivering on fixing the broken booking system & who is accountable if targets aren’t met.

Just last month, my Lib Dem colleague @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social and I raised this once again with the transport minister - but no commitment to a new timetable was forthcoming. Again.

Wonderful to meet volunteers at Cancer Research in Wimbledon this morning. We talked about their processes for making the most from their donations, and all the hard work the volunteers put in to make it happen.

After hearing about the Met police’s planned front desk closures at our local stations, I’ve joined Lib Dem colleagues in SW London in writing to the Home Secretary & the Met Commissioner to raise our concerns.

Residents will lose the ability to report crimes face-to-face or seek help at Merton's police stations under plans announced by the Met. Sign the petition today to keep front counters open at both our local police stations www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/our-campaign...

Merton Council has repeatedly failed to clearly state whether they will hold the AELTC to its promise to not build on Wimbledon Park. Following yesterday’s High Court ruling, @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social is demanding answers 👇 www.mertonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

The government’s consultation on the Private Parking Code of Practice is now open 👇 Back in May, I called for greater transparency and fairness for motorists. I'm pleased to see several measures I raised now being proposed. www.gov.uk/government/c...