Mr Paul Kohler
Liberal Democrat · Wimbledon
FULL PROFILEMr Paul Kohler is the Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport infrastructure · Environmental protection · Music and cultural venues · Criminal justice reform · Local constituency issues
Positions
Public transport — Strong supporter of public ownership and investment
strong
Railway services — Advocates for public ownership and HS2 development
strong
Environmental protection — Concerned about water quality in chalk streams and diesel spills
moderate
Music industry support — Opposes cuts to business rate relief for grassroots venues
moderate
Criminal justice — Supports restorative justice approaches
moderate
Human rights — Defender of European Convention on Human Rights
moderate
Local transport — Campaigns for District Line and SWR improvements
strong
Asylum policy — Questions government savings from hotel closures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted for amendment likely related to criminal justice reform, consistent with his support for restorative justice
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, combining local transport campaigns with broader policy concerns about public services and social justice
Background
Paul Kohler operated an underground burlesque bar before entering parliament, suggesting a background in entertainment and hospitality business.