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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sign my petition to give Horley a Post Office: www.chriscoghlan.org/petitions-and-… The current Post Office is sadly closing tomorrow.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Information about roadworks on Chapel Lane in Westhumble: Some people have received notice from Surrey Highways of a 23-day closure on Chapel Lane in Westhumble from 29th September to the 21st of October. 1/4

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’ll be in Charlwood on Monday 26th October for an evening of conversation and questions. 🕥18:30 – 20:00 18:30 – short introduction 18:45 – 20:00 – open Q&A 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It was great to speak with local businesses yesterday in Horley to hear about the local challenges they're facing.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LeDeR (Learning from lives and deaths – people with a learning disability and autistic people) figures show that people with a learning disability suffer nearly twice the rate of avoidable deaths and die roughly 19 years younger than the general population. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

An increase in defence spending offers an opportunity to address our national security, economic and fiscal challenges together. London Business School’s Professor Paolo Surico and I have modelled the potential impact of his research on defence R&D on the UK economy. 1/3

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Ofsted is currently inspecting Surrey County Council on SEND. It is vital that they hear experiences from local SEND families. Please answer their survey, it is anonymous, confidential and will be sent directly to Ofsted. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have referred Surrey Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following details about their decision to drop two investigations into Officers at Surrey County Council. 1/3

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have been advocating for better long term economy policy making on the Treasury Committee. 1/5

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fixing the SEND crisis in this country is an urgent priority for the Lib Dems and at the heart of what our party is about. I was glad to see Ed Davey emphasise this today.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sadly, the Post Office are yet to find a suitable replacement for it's central Horley location. I'll be meeting with them next week to see what can be done to ensure residents aren't without this vital service for longer than necessary. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday 28th of September in the Manor Room at Horley Baptist Church between 12:00pm - 1:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I spoke to BBC Surrey about the illegal waste facility in Dorking, which continues to operate despite having an enforcement notice to clear the site. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck62m6g… 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There is no statutory need for Surrey County Council to withhold their draft local SEND Reform Plan from the public. Doing so deprives parents, carers and teachers the opportunity to scrutinise its policies. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's been over 100 days since the illegal waste operation in Dorking was due to be cleared, yet it is still there. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'll be in South Holmwood on the 28th of September between 18:30-20:00 for an evening of conversation and questions. 1/3

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sadly, the Government has not committed to many of the recommendations from myself and colleagues on the Treasury Select Committee on reforming student loans, including reversing the upcoming freeze in the repayment threshold. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’ve been calling on the government for over a year to increase growth and protect national security - using government debt in the form of bonds that pay for defence research & development. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Surrey County Council still haven’t published their draft SEND Reform Plan despite more than 40 local authorities sharing theirs. Making this public is vital for transparency and public consultation going forward, helping the new councils deliver the reforms come April. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Southern are returning the bins at Box Hill & Westhumble station following pressure from myself and residents. Littering was getting out of hand after they removed them because of new government recycling regulations. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The government loses £2.3bn a year on “patent box” tax relief despite prominent academic research showing it is ineffective. 40% of the relief goes to one company. I challenged the head of HMRC to justify why they disagreed with the research and how this is a good use of public money.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ll be in Horley on Monday the 28th of September meeting with local businesses. If you run, work for, or represent a business local to Horley please RSVP to chris.coghlan.mp@parliament.uk to confirm your attendance.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I asked the Bank of England Governor about the 1844 Bank Charter Act to focus on current issues.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'll be in South Holmwood on the 28th of September between 18:30-20:00 for an evening of conversation and questions. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It was great to host the Save Our Children’s Rights Campaign in Parliament last night to discuss the upcoming SEND reforms with MPs, parents, and experts.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Monday 28th of September in the Manor Room at Horley Baptist Church between 12:00pm - 13:30pm. I look forward to seeing you all there. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last week, I spoke to the BBC after there were numerous reports that Surrey County Council haven’t yet provided education provision for vulnerable children for the new school year.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Last year, Clarion Housing told me they were improving services for residents. Unfortunately, people still contact me regularly, complaining about unresolved maintenance issues, poor communication and even rat infestations. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Olly is 24 years old and has microcephaly and global developmental delay. His mum, Cara, says he does not have the mental capacity to live independently yet has not had a capacity assessment and has been fighting for two and a half years to get him the support he needs. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The economic payoff of most research and development (R&D) investment is often closer to 8 years, however, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts are only 5 years. I asked the new head of the OBR why then is he sceptical about long-term horizon forecasts.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone receiving results today!

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Jenny set up the Lucy Rayner Foundation in her daughter’s name after she died by suicide aged 22, having not received the right mental health support. Today, it supports thousands of young people, bridging the gap in mental health services before things reach crisis point.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The cost of fish has tripled in the last two years for Marinos Fish Bar in Dorking. On top of other rising costs, Nick, the owner, told me small businesses are struggling to break even. I speak to lots of businesses like Nick’s, who say the government don’t do enough to support them. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

SES have replied to my letter asking why some vulnerable residents weren’t delivered bottled water following the water outages in Horley - they have an ongoing review into this. I’m glad they fixed the issue quickly and continued to monitor their response throughout the outage. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I spoke to BBC Radio Surrey about Southern's decision to remove the bins at Box Hill & Westhumble station because of new recycling laws. It's a busy station with lots of tourists so littering has inevitably increased. I've asked Southern to put in fixed recycling bins like SWR.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I wrote to SES Water after reports some vulnerable residents didn't receive bottled water after last week's water outages in Horley. Read more here:

bbc.co.uk

Horley MP Chris Coghlan seeks answers after SES Water outage

Chris Coghlan raises questions over support for vulnerable residents during the outage.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I spoke to BBC South East about the water outages over the weekend. Thankfully, it seems this incident is a one off but I have written to SES Water after reports of some vulnerable people not receiving bottled water.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Surrey County Council have responded to reports that they have not yet secured numerous families and providers with Alternative Provision or EOTAS for the coming academic year. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’m grateful SES fixed the water outages in Horley within 24 hours. However, some vulnerable residents say they weren’t contacted about bottled water deliveries. I have written to SES asking why and whether their contingency plans worked as intended.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I spoke to the Sun about recent whistleblower allegations of council officer misconduct on SEND. This combined with over 1200 family testimonies pointing to unlawful conduct by councils nationwide is making this scandal increasingly difficult for the Government to ignore. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Numerous families have reported that Surrey County Council have failed to secure their child’s Alternative Provision or EOTAS for the next academic year. In some cases, concerns have been raised for months, often with no direct communication. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Litter was building up at Box Hill & Westhumble station after Southern took away the bins as part of new government recycling regulations. I raised concerns alongside residents and Southern have now increased staff to carry out more cleaning. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Last week, I presented Christopher’s Law to Parliament, which would tighten safeguards in the Mental Capacity Act, potentially saving countless lives. I spoke about three mothers. Each one has tragically lost a son due to failings in this Act. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Yesterday I spoke during the debate of the Hillsborough Law, which would create a legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth. The government is finally listening to Hillsborough victim’s families. It is galling that there continues to be a conspiracy of silence on SEND misconduct. 1/3

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hannah Byrne tragically died three years ago whilst on holiday in Corfu. This week, an inquest was delayed for a sixth time, and the Greek authorities have still not concluded their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Looking forward to welcoming SEND parents/carers to our next coffee morning tomorrow between 10:00am - 11:30am. I will be joined by Ashley Tilling, the future Head of Children Services at East Surrey Council, and Caroline Joseph, the future Deputy Cabinet Member for SEND at East Surrey Council.

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Three years ago, my 22-year old constituent Hannah Byrne, died on the first night of her holiday in Corfu. Two British women left the scene without being interviewed by police. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sadly, there was another accident at the junction on Meath Green Lane last week - I hope those involved are okay. There is only a matter of time before a fatality and residents are terrified, like Lucy who I met by chance on Friday. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our next SEND parent/carer support coffee morning will be on Thursday the 16th of July at Dorking Christian Centre between 10:00am - 11:30am. 1/2

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This morning, BBC Surrey covered my proposal for Christopher's Law, named after Christopher Laskaris, who tragically lost his life in part due to failings in the Mental Capacity Act. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

bbc.co.uk

Surrey MP proposes bill that could 'save countless lives'

Chris Coghlan wants to reform legislative safeguards after an autistic man was stabbed to death.

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