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Chris Coghlan MP

@chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social
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Liberal Democrat MP for Dorking & Horley- Treasury Select Committee. Reservist army officer. Fmr fund manager, diplomat. Fndr growmovement.org

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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 17h
I spoke to The i Paper about my concerns: inews.co.uk/news/new-homes-landlord… 2/2
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Landlords of damp, mice-infested houses are building Burnham's new homes
Six housing associations getting grants to build new homes each received over 100 findings of ‘maladministration’ by the housing ombudsman last year
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 17h
I'm constantly contacted by people where Clarion is failing to fix properties with serious issues such as repeated rat infestations, sloppy repair jobs, and serious damp and mould. 1/2
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Find upcoming events here: www.chriscoghlan.org/community-even…  Stay up to date with my work for Dorking and Horley here: www.chriscoghlan.org/chris-coghlan-…   2/2
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Chris Coghlan Newsletter - Chris Coghlan MP
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I’m continuing my visits across the constituency to hear your views and discuss the local issues that matter most to you. Whether you have something specific to raise or just want to join the conversation, everyone is welcome and I'd be very glad to see you there. 1/2
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Read more here:
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I’ve fought the care system for 30 years – Burnham is ignoring one critical group
Ian Birrell: So many societal problems are rooted in shameful failures of overloaded children’s care and mental health systems
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In The i Paper, Ian Birrell writes about Sam, a young, autistic man without a learning disability who requires specialist support to access education, employment or training but is not being offered anything which can meet his needs.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Whilst I welcome Andy Burnham’s promise to fix the broken social care system, his plan overlooks disabled young people and overloaded youth support systems.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This judgement reinforces the need for statutory change to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to limit the presumption of capacity across adult social care and health services. I have written to the government. 2/2
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The recent Court of Appeal judgement in TDB v London Borough of Haringey found that when there is reason to doubt an adult’s mental capacity during a needs assessment under the Care Act 2014, the local authority must obtain a capacity assessment beforehand. 1/2
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Horley’s Post Office is sadly closing tomorrow. I met with them to see what can be done to ensure people aren't without this vital service for longer than necessary. They are currently readvertising for applicants, which is open until the 6th of October.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I have been raising this with the government for months and I’m glad that they are now withholding payments from Capita for their atrocious service and plan to take the pension scheme back off them.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I spoke to James Cannon on BBC Radio Surrey about Horley's Post Office this morning.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I met with them to see what can be done to ensure people aren't without this vital service for longer than necessary. They are currently readvertising for applicants, which is open until the 6th of October:
runapostoffice.co.uk
Horley Post Office branch advert - Run a Post Office
Horley Post Office branch advertisement. Read about the Horley Post Office branch advert and register your interest in running this branch.
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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
Surrey Highways can be contacted at contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk and more information on the closure can be found here www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-trans…. 4/4
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Roadworks - Surrey County Council
Find out when and where road works and road closures are taking place in the boroughs and districts of Surrey.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
...will be assured 24/7 access throughout the road works. Please email me at chris.coghlan.mp@parliament.uk if you have difficulties with access. 3/4
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Residents are concerned that the village will be cut off from emergency and utility services as the roadworks are re-directing traffic via a route that has restricted access. Surrey Highways have confirmed to some residents that emergency and essential service vehicles... 2/4
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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
📍Charlwood Parish Hall, 92 The Street, Charlwood, RH6 0DU.  This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours. Whether you have something specific to raise or just want to be part of the conversation, I’d be very glad to see you there. 2/2
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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's national annual report, which provides crucial insight into understanding the mortality gap, will be replaced following the abolition of NHS England. I’ve written to the government calling on them to safeguard LeDeR’s principles. 2/2
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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
I have written to the Chancellor and Defence Secretary. 3/3
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On a ten year view productivity growth could return to pre 2008 levels, transforming living standards, debt to GDP is lower and we could reach the 3% defence spending 2030 NATO target. Full paper here chriscoghlanuk.substack.com/p/wipin… 2/3
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Wiping out the 2008 financial crash: A Defence R&D strategy to break Britain’s productivity stagnation
Wiping out the 2008 financial crash: A Defence R&D strategy to break Britain’s productivity stagnation Chris Coghlan MP and Professor Paolo Surico Working paper
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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
It will close at 9am on Wednesday 30th September:https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10436548 2/2
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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
The Hillsborough Law now going through Parliament will require public authorities and public officials to perform their functions with candour, transparency, frankness and in the public interest at all times. 3/3
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Both investigations were for Misconduct in Public Office and one investigation was also for Perjury. One investigation related to a 12 year old child, and the other a 10 year old child, both with special educational needs. 2/3
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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
Covered here in the Times: www.thetimes.com/article/fb0f468f-f… Also covered here in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/business/2026/s…  5/5
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Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/… 4/5
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Don’t shoot the messenger: MPs call for protection of OBR role and longer-term thinking - Committees - UK Parliament
Policymakers must resist the temptation to blame the UK’s independent economic forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), when required to make difficult decisions as a result of tight public finances and higher government debt, a new report by the Treasury Committee warns.
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As a result, I’m really pleased the Committee are recommending an additional ten year forecast because innovation policies, such as on R&D, show their maximum impact beyond the current OBR forecast horizon of five years. 3/5
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In our inquiry into the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), we heard economists such as Paolo Surico, the former heads of the OBR equivalents in the US, Professor Douglas Elmendorf, and the Netherlands, Laura van Geest, favouring longer forecasts. 2/5
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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
They are advertising for applicants again, so please share: runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/horley-… 2/2
runapostoffice.co.uk
Horley Post Office branch advert - Run a Post Office
Horley Post Office branch advertisement. Read about the Horley Post Office branch advert and register your interest in running this branch.
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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
If you are planning on coming, please park in the Innes Pavilion Car Park nearby. The nearest bus stop is opposite the church car park on Court Lodge Road. 2/2
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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 have written to Surrey County Council, the EA and Mole Valley District Council, urging them to do everything in their power to shut the operation down.
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Chris demands illegal waste site be cleared
It's been over 100 days since the illegal waste operation in Dorking was due to be cleared, yet it is still there.
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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
In the interest of transparency, my fellow Surrey Lib Dem MPs and I have written to the Council, urging them to publish it without further delay.  2/2
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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
I called for the site to be cleared after the Environment Agency revoked it's environmental permit in May and the government's planning inspectorate upheld Surrey County Council's enforcement notice. The EA and Council must do everything in their power to make sure this site is cleared immediately.
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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
Please note that the Village Club doesn't have parking, there is some street parking in the area but it's advised to plan your journey ahead. 3/3
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Chris Coghlan MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is an opportunity to discuss local issues, share your views and connect with neighbours. Whether you have something specific to raise or just want to be part of the conversation, I’d be very glad to see you there. 2/3
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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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