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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Nov 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"As I hope that the Secretary of State knows, my party and I are hugely supportive of his efforts to move beyond the Tories’ failed legacy Act, provided the legitimate concerns of our veterans are fully met. Will he detail specifically, either now or in writing, which veterans’ groups he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

"Although I have not held this spokesperson role for long, I have met veterans, victims and survivors, academics and Members from across this House and the other place. Those conversations have been humbling and instructive, reminding me of the horror that Northern Ireland endured and the courage of those who …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

"I absolutely agree. The Bill will have profound implications for both service morale and future recruitment, particularly with respect to our special forces. That is why it must go further.

With more than 10% of the Lib Dem Benches made up of former members of the armed services, my parliamentary …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

"I absolutely agree. We must never equate our armed forces with the paramilitaries and terrorists on both the nationalist and Unionist sides.

Veterans deserve assurances that their service rights and data are treated fairly, securely and proportionately. That is why we call on the Government to come forward with binding …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Nov 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

"I absolutely agree. We must go further and do more for veterans. The Bill does not go far enough at this stage.

My party has always opposed the legacy Act, but we are clear that its replacement must address the legitimate concerns of veterans. As one can see from the …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
18 Nov 2025 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 327
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Nov 2025
Asylum Policy

"I welcome a sizeable amount of what the Home Secretary has said and is trying to do. Earlier this year the immigration and asylum chamber of the upper tribunal in the case of IX reiterated the established administrative law requirements that Government decision making in asylum cases be proportionate and …..."
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Written Question
Small Businesses: Northern Ireland
Monday 17th November 2025

Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small businesses in Northern Ireland by (a) simplifying guidance, (b) reducing administrative burdens and (c) assisting firms trading under the Windsor Framework to navigate post-Brexit trade rules.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The government is committed to supporting Small and Medium Sized Enterprises across the country with our Small Business Plan setting out the most comprehensive package of support for SMEs in a generation, including through the new Business Growth Service. We are cutting the administrative burden of regulation by 25%, saving businesses £5.6bn, by the end of the Parliament. In addition, our dedicated team in Belfast work in partnership with the local ecosystem of the devolved Government and its agencies, including Invest Northern Ireland and local councils, to provide complementary business support.

On the Windsor Framework, we recognise the importance of clear guidance to help businesses place products on the Northern Ireland market. The Government is considering its response to the recommendations, including those on guidance, made in Lord Murphy’s Independent Review. We will respond in due course, in accordance with the law.

Division Vote (Commons)
17 Nov 2025 - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 318
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Nov 2025 - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 318