Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Liberal Democrats
Cllr Simon McGrath
Simon has lived in Wimbledon for the last 26 years and he and his wife Sarah, a retired local GP, have brought up their son, George here. Before he retired Simon worked in Human Resources. Simon is a member of the Planning Committee and the Cemetery Committee and outside his Council work is on the Board of a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.
Contact Simon: simon@mertonlibdems.org.uk
Cllr Anthony Fairclough
Anthony has been a councillor since 2018. He moved to Wimbledon in 2002 and now lives on Dennis Park Crescent after many years on Merton Hall Road – his 9 year old is at Wimbledon Chase Primary. He worked in legal research and compliance for nearly 20 years, and recently re-trained as a solicitor. He's been a law centre volunteer, legal charity trustee and a trade union representative.
Contact Anthony: anthony@mertonlibdems.org.uk
Samantha MacArthur
Samantha has lived in Wimbledon for over 30 years where she and her husband raised their 4 daughters. She is a law graduate and a current small business owner. She has previously volunteered coaching children's netball and swimming and is particularly interested in improving Merton's sports provision.
Samantha is currently a Liberal Democrat councillor in Wimbledon Park ward which she has represented since 2022.
Contact Samantha: samantha@mertonlibdems.org.uk
Cllr Paul Kohler MP
Paul came to politics following an attack in his home, when his life was saved by officers from Wimbledon Police station. He became a councillor in 2018 to fight the Mayor of London’s plans to close the Police station. He won the court case, forcing the Mayor to keep the Station open. Paul was elected MP for Wimbledon in 2024.
Contact Paul: paul@mertonlibdems.org.uk
Paul is not re-standing as a local councillor at the forthcoming 2026 local elections.
