Information between 24th April 2025 - 14th May 2025
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Division Votes |
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28 Apr 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Paul Kohler voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 337 |
28 Apr 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Paul Kohler voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 47 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 342 Noes - 70 |
13 May 2025 - UK-EU Summit - View Vote Context Paul Kohler voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 402 |
Speeches |
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Paul Kohler speeches from: Parking Regulation
Paul Kohler contributed 3 speeches (741 words) Tuesday 6th May 2025 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
Paul Kohler speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Paul Kohler contributed 1 speech (91 words) Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
Paul Kohler speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Paul Kohler contributed 2 speeches (122 words) Monday 28th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
Paul Kohler speeches from: Football Governance Bill [Lords]
Paul Kohler contributed 1 speech (644 words) 2nd reading Monday 28th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
Written Answers |
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Railways
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the contribution of businesses utilising rail travel to the effectiveness of the rail network; and what steps she is taking to consult with business on her planned reforms to the rail sector. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) We recognise that business travel is a significant reason for using the railways. Research just published has shown that 15 per cent of journeys on DfT-contracted rail passenger services were made for business travel.
On 18 February we launched the eight-week public consultation on the Railways Bill, which closes on 15 April. The proposals will put passengers back at the heart of our railways.
This consultation is very much the beginning of an ongoing process of engagement that will continue throughout the policy development and legislative process.
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Bus Services: Finance
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Tuesday 6th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much funding she plans to provide through the (a) Bus Service Operator Grant and (b) Bus Service Improvement Plan in the Spending Review 2025. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country, consisting of both Bus Service Operators Grant and Bus Service Improvement Plan funding.
All future bus funding is being considered as part of the ongoing multi-year Spending Review, which provides the opportunity for the Department to assess the sector’s funding needs so that bus services are adequately funded to support the government’s missions on economic growth and overcoming barriers to opportunity. |
Aviation: Fuels
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Wednesday 7th May 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential revenue from introducing a fuel tax on domestic aviation to encourage rail travel. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Air Passenger Duty (APD) applies to airlines and is the principal tax on the aviation sector, since tickets are VAT free and aviation fuel incurs no duty. APD varies by distance and class of travel and is expected to raise £4.7 billion in 2025-26.
The domestic band applies to all flights between airports in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and is currently set at £7 for economy passengers until 31 March 2026.
The Government provides significant financial support for rail travel to enable its operation and make it an attractive option for passengers, including supporting infrastructure upgrades.
Recent examples include investment in the rollout of Pay As You Go fare structures in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester, and the delivery of the Northumberland Line in the North East. This sits alongside the biggest overhaul of the railways in a generation through the set-up of Great British Railways, which will strip out duplication and ensure taxpayers get better value for money.
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Bus Services: Passengers
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of increasing the bus fare cap on passenger numbers. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government is investing over £150 million to deliver the new £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2025 to help keep bus fares affordable. Under the plans of the previous administration, the £2 cap on bus fares had been due to expire on 31 December 2024, and prior to the Budget, there was no further funding available to maintain a cap on bus fares beyond this point.
The final monitoring and evaluation report into the impact of the £2 bus fare cap was published on 12 February. An evaluation of the £3 fare cap is due to be commissioned in due course.
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West Coast Main Line
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase the capacity of the West Coast Mainline between Crewe and Manchester. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) This Government is committed to improving rail connectivity across the North and working with local leaders, as set out in our manifesto.
While we will not reverse the decision to cancel Phase 2 of HS2, we recognise concerns about connectivity between Birmingham and Manchester and continue to review the position we inherited on rail infrastructure. We will set out our plans in due course.
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High Speed 2 Line: Construction
Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had recent discussions with relevant stakeholders on private financing options for the second phase of High Speed Two. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government’s current focus is the safe delivery of High Speed Two (HS2) between Birmingham Curzon Street and London Euston at the lowest reasonable cost. While we will not reverse the decision to cancel Phase 2 of HS2, we recognise concerns about connectivity between Birmingham and Manchester and continue to review the position we inherited on rail infrastructure.
The Department is currently reviewing options to collaborate with the private sector on the delivery of the HS2 Euston station. As part of this, officials are engaging with stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the available private finance options that could deliver value for money for taxpayers. Minister Hendy met with Mayors Burnham and Parker last November, following the publication of the Midlands North-West Rail Link plan; the Mayors’ plan involved leveraging private capital to build a new Birmingham to Manchester railway line. The Department is currently reviewing a range of options for enhancing northern rail infrastructure while ensuring value for money for taxpayers.
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MP Financial Interests |
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12th May 2025
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources Football Association Limited - £494.36 Source |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Monday 19th May Paul Kohler signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th May 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2025) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House celebrates 20 May 2025 as World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in promoting individual and planetary health; recognises the centrality of bees to the British way of life, from the quiet … |
Wednesday 23rd April Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing … |
Wednesday 30th April Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2025) Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have been calling … |
Thursday 1st May Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025 71 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, … |
Monday 28th April Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the … |
Wednesday 5th February Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025 102 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices … |
Tuesday 22nd April Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025 Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary 45 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes … |
Wednesday 2nd April Paul Kohler signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025 Protecting children from data exploitation 41 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
Select Committee Documents |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Attendance statistics - Attendance statistics Home Affairs Committee Found: 17 of 17 (100.0%) Shaun Davies (Labour, Telford) (added 21 Oct 2024) 10 of 17 (58.8%) Mr Paul Kohler |
Tuesday 6th May 2025
Oral Evidence - Hestia, Imkaan, Refuge, and White Ribbon UK Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: Funding - Home Affairs Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Dame Karen Bradley (Chair); Mr Paul Kohler; Ben Maguire; Robbie Moore |
Bill Documents |
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May. 14 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 14 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: ” _103 Mr Paul Kohler Tom Tugendhat Sarah Olney Rebecca Smith ★. |
May. 14 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 13 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 13 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
May. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
Apr. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 April 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
Apr. 29 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 29 April 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Mierlo Luke Taylor John Milne Caroline Voaden Claire Young Adrian Ramsay Alison Bennett Mr Paul Kohler |
Apr. 28 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 28 April 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Slade Olly Glover Tom Morrison Freddie van Mierlo Luke Taylor Alison Bennett Ellie Chowns Mr Paul Kohler |
Calendar |
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Tuesday 29th April 2025 2 p.m. Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Asylum accommodation At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Megan Smith - Solicitor at Deighton Pierce Glynn Alex Fraser - UK Director – Refugee Services and Restoring Family Links at British Red Cross Enver Solomon - Chief Executive Officer at Refugee Council At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Natasha Beresford - Interim Strategic Director – Housing & Property Services at Dacorum Borough Council Frances McMeeking - Assistant Chief Officer for Operational Care Services and Homelessness at Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership Councillor Peter Mason - Leader at London Borough of Ealing, Board Member at the Local Government Association Paul Dennett - City Mayor at Salford City Council View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 6th May 2025 4 p.m. Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: Funding At 4:30pm: Oral evidence Sarah Fulham - Director of Domestic Abuse at Hestia Ghadah Alnasseri - Executive Director at Imkaan Ellie Butt - Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Refuge Leyla Buran - Campaigns and Policy Manager at White Ribbon UK View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 13th May 2025 2 p.m. Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Asylum accommodation At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Steve Lakey - Managing Director at Clearsprings Ready Homes Claudia Sturt - Prisons and Immigration Director at Serco UK & Europe View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 13th May 2025 2 p.m. Home Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Asylum accommodation At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Steve Lakey - Managing Director at Clearsprings Ready Homes Claudia Sturt - Prisons and Immigration Director at Serco UK & Europe Jason Burt - Group Director of Health Safety & Compliance at Mears Group View calendar - Add to calendar |
Select Committee Inquiry |
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14 May 2025
Combatting New Forms of Extremism Home Affairs Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions This inquiry will examine the drivers of extremism in the UK, with a focus on emerging trends of young people being drawn into extremism, violence and crime through online radicalisation. It will assess whether the Government’s approach is keeping pace with the evolving threat and evaluate the effectiveness of measures such as Prevent in combatting new forms of extremism. The Government’s definition of extremism, updated in March 2024, describes it as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance that aims to (1) negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; (2) undermine, overturn or replace the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights; or intentionally create a permissive environment for others to achieve the results in (1) or (2).” Extremism poses a significant threat to community safety and national security. While not all those with extremist beliefs commit violence, they can result in radicalisation, denial of rights and opportunities, suppression of freedom of expression, incitement of hatred, erosion of democratic institutions, and acts of terrorism. The inquiry will examine how different parts of government and different policies are addressing these complex and inter-related dangers. |