MP for Wimbledon
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
“A party‑loyal Liberal Democrat with occasional rebellions, now serving as the party’s Northern Ireland spokesperson.”
Paul Kohler is the Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, elected in July 2024. He serves on multiple committees, including Home Affairs, and since November 2025 has been the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Northern Ireland, with prior responsibilities as Spokesperson for Transport.
He shows high party loyalty (98%) but low attendance (13%), and has logged 6 rebel votes. He generally aligns with the centre‑right position (64/100) and has a mixed voting record across policy areas, with notable votes against workers’ protections and trade union powers, and support for transgender rights and prison sentencing.
Declares a range of interests including gifts and hospitality from UK sources, shareholdings, and paid employment, along with other entries such as miscellaneous items and travel outside the UK.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Liberal Democrat average: 21%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Liberal Democrat average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
9 positions
Courts and Tribunals Bill
Since Mar 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Since Nov 2025
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
Since Oct 2025
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
Since Jun 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]
Since Jun 2025
Home Affairs Committee
Since Oct 2024
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Jul 2025 - Jul 2025
Finance Bill
Jan 2025 - Jan 2025
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)
Sept 2024 - Oct 2025
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
AYEPrivilege
AYEChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
NODraft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
AYEEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
