Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon
12,610 (22.9%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
(since September 2024)Division Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Department Debates
(9 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(262 words contributed)
Wimbledon Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 105,507 signatures (0.58%)
of 45,736 signatures (0.24%)
of 105,507 signatures (0.58%)
of 45,736 signatures (0.24%)
of 15,719 signatures (0.27%)
of 25,163 signatures (0.14%)
Latest EDMs signed by Paul Kohler
Bus fare cap
Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep …
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Hospice funding
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)That this House recognises the importance of hospices in the UK, which care for over 300,000 people each year; is deeply concerned about the current funding crisis facing hospices, due to rising costs over several years; acknowledges that the commissioning of hospice services by integrated care boards is currently not …
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Paul Kohler, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Paul Kohler has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Paul Kohler has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Paul Kohler has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Paul Kohler has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The department recognises that the creative arts are essential contributors to our economy, society and soft power. Strategic Priorities Grant funding for specialist providers has been protected; the department is working with the sector to ensure a stable and secure higher education sector that provides a rich range of subjects, including the arts.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
The Department has published two interim reports setting out emerging trends in key outcomes from the first two months of the national bus fare cap scheme, and further updates will be provided in due course. These reports are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-2-bus-fare-cap.
On Monday 28 October, the Prime Minister confirmed the government will introduce a new £3 cap on single bus fares from 1 January 2025 until the end of 2025. The £2 cap on single bus fares had been due to come to an end on 31 December 2024. This will be replaced by the £3 cap to help millions access better opportunities, and promote greater bus use by passengers.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Department has published two interim reports setting out emerging trends in key outcomes from the first two months of the national bus fare cap scheme. These reports are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-2-bus-fare-cap.
On Monday 28 October, the Prime Minister confirmed the government will introduce a new £3 cap on single bus fares from 1 January 2025 until the end of 2025. The £2 cap on single bus fares had been due to come to an end on 31 December 2024. This will be replaced by the £3 cap to help millions access opportunities, and promote bus use by passengers.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)