Information between 15th February 2026 - 7th March 2026
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24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279 |
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2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (121 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Community Cohesion
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (1,268 words) Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Representation of the People Bill
Zöe Franklin contributed 3 speeches (640 words) 2nd reading Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (1,229 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - General Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Community Protection Notices: Mental Health
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 16th February 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of trends in the level of use of Community Protection Warnings in cases involving people experiencing a mental health crisis; and what guidance exists on the use of those powers. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, 2014 (‘the 2014 Act’) provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with a range of tools and powers that they can use to respond to anti-social behaviour. This includes Community Protection Warnings and Notices which can be used to stop a person aged 16 or over, business or organisation committing anti-social behaviour which spoils the community’s quality of life. While the details of how the powers are used in individual cases are an operational matter, the Home Office provides statutory guidance to support local agencies in the use of the powers and tools in the 2014 Act. The guidance highlights the importance of considering the needs and circumstances of vulnerable perpetrators when applying the powers. The Home Office does not currently collect data on the reasons why the ASB powers were issued. |
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Children: Protection
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 2nd March 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what operational guidance (including authorised professional practice, College of Policing guidance, National Police Chiefs’ Council guidance, or Home Office circulars) governs police involvement in safeguarding incidents where officers facilitate or endorse a material change in a child’s place of residence despite the refusal of a person with parental responsibility and without exercising section 46 of the Children Act 1989; and whether that guidance requires officers to (a) treat the arrangement as time-limited, (b) take steps to ensure the child is returned absent lawful authority, or (c) notify or refer the matter to the local authority and/or Family Court within a fixed timeframe, and what consequence applies if this does not occur. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The police play a vital role in safeguarding children and relevant guidance materials. This includes the College of Policing's Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and the statutory guidance for safeguarding partners Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). Furthermore, the Home Office circular 017/2008 provides guidance on the duties and powers of the police under the Children Act 1989, and the Home Office Child Exploitation Disruption Toolkit includes guidance on how and when police powers of protection of children can be used. As outlined in these documents, the police have a power to remove a child to suitable accommodation under Section 46 of the Children Act 1989, if they have reasonable cause to believe that the child would otherwise be likely to suffer significant harm. Where police powers are exercised, Section 46 puts an upper limit of 72 hours on the length of time a child may be kept in police protection. Once powers are exercised, officers are required to notify the relevant local authority and they should ensure the child is moved to accommodation provided by or on behalf of the local authority, or a refuge. Police powers can help in emergency situations but should only be used were necessary, for example if is there is insufficient time for the local authority to seek an Emergency Protection Order (EPO), and decisions to remove a child from a parent or carer should be made by a court. Without use of Section 46, the police cannot change a child’s place of residence. |
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Local Government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he consulted (a) Cabinet and (b) the Prime Minister prior to the decision to (i) postpone the 2026 local elections and (ii) reverse that postponement. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice.
Councils are being supported to deliver elections. The administration and cost of running local elections remain matters for local authorities, with wider costs handled in the usual way.
We are also making available up to £63 million in new capacity funding for areas undergoing reorganisation. |
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Local Government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he sought legal advice prior to the decision to postpone the scheduled 2026 local elections. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice.
Councils are being supported to deliver elections. The administration and cost of running local elections remain matters for local authorities, with wider costs handled in the usual way.
We are also making available up to £63 million in new capacity funding for areas undergoing reorganisation. |
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Local Government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to local authorities arising from the postponement of the 2026 local elections and the subsequent reversal of that decision; and whether those costs will be reimbursed. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice.
Councils are being supported to deliver elections. The administration and cost of running local elections remain matters for local authorities, with wider costs handled in the usual way.
We are also making available up to £63 million in new capacity funding for areas undergoing reorganisation. |
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Local Government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much his Department has paid for legal costs arising from proceedings concerning the proposed postponement of the 2026 local elections. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice.
Councils are being supported to deliver elections. The administration and cost of running local elections remain matters for local authorities, with wider costs handled in the usual way.
We are also making available up to £63 million in new capacity funding for areas undergoing reorganisation. |
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Local Government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 4th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has produced a risk assessment on the ability of local authorities affected by the reversal of the 2026 local election postponement to deliver those elections. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February (HCWS1349). It is a longstanding principle that government does not comment on or publish legal advice.
Councils are being supported to deliver elections. The administration and cost of running local elections remain matters for local authorities, with wider costs handled in the usual way.
We are also making available up to £63 million in new capacity funding for areas undergoing reorganisation. |
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23rd February 2026
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources National Liberal Club - £1,140.00 Source |
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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House is aware of worsening failures in Royal Mail’s delivery services, which is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments which arrive after the appointment date, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; that Royal Mail recently warned that more than 100 … |
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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House regrets that the previous Government broke the student finance system by freezing repayment thresholds for three years, abolishing maintenance grants, lowering repayment thresholds and extending payment lengths for Plan 5 loans; notes that the frozen Plan 2 student loan repayment thresholds are on track to reach parity … |
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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s unilateral military action against Iran; expresses its horror at how Iran’s reckless response has engulfed the wider Middle East in this war; believes that multilateralism, diplomacy, and the use of economic levers are the only legitimate and sustainable … |
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Monday 16th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or ban … |
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Thursday 12th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profound impact on physical and mental health, … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Understanding of Tourette Syndrome 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House notes the public distress and misunderstanding that followed a recent high profile event in which an involuntary tic was misinterpreted, and recognises the hurt experienced across multiple communities as well as the broader impact such incidents have on people living with Tourette syndrome when the involuntary nature … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 56 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Recognition of armed forces personnel wounded in terrorist attacks outside of operational deployment 20 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House recognises the courage and sacrifice of members of His Majesty’s armed forces who have been wounded or injured in terrorist attacks outside of official operational deployment; pays tribute to the resilience and lifelong impact borne by those service personnel and their families; notes that such attacks were … |
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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant pressures faced by ambulance services as a result of handover delays; expresses concern at the fact that this January was the worst January ever recorded for the West Midlands Ambulance Service, with 50,070 hours lost waiting to hand patients over outside hospitals, the equivalent … |
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Thursday 5th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 International Women's Day 2026 and women’s inclusion in placemaking 31 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 and recognises the challenges faced by women over the past year; expresses concern that violence against women and girls continues to result in approximately 100 to 200 deaths annually in the UK; emphasises the importance of involving women in placemaking to help … |
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Thursday 5th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage) That this House notes the recent wave of above-inflation increases in airport drop-off charges across the country; is concerned that this is another hidden cost for passengers already facing record travel costs; further notes that many passengers have little option but to absorb these costs; also notes the disproportionate impact … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Creative industries and the use of AI 20 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House recognises that artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth but also poses substantial risks to the United Kingdom’s world-leading creative industries; notes with concern proposals to introduce a broad text and data mining copyright exception which would permit the use of creative works to … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 24 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage) That this House affirms its commitment to the current Delay Repay scheme; urges the Government to take steps toward automatic delay repay compensation; believes it is right that customers are compensated when railway services are delayed by over 15 minutes; is concerned by the frequency of delays and cancellations affecting … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the place of the great outdoors in a child's education; recognises the contributions of the outdoor learning sector leaders highlighting equity of access, links to mental health, and youth-led adventure initiatives; welcomes continued collaboration across education, health and community organisations; and calls for Parliament's sustained attention … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2026 Free school meal holiday voucher scheme in Surrey 11 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by Conservative-run Surrey County Council to end the free school meal holiday voucher scheme that has supported vulnerable children across Surrey during school holidays; notes that the scheme provides supermarket vouchers to families whose children receive free school meals, helping ensure … |
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Wednesday 25th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 43 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Tuesday 10th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 185th anniversary of Liszt’s Taunton concert 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House congratulates Michael Stembridge-Montavont, Peter Lewis, and the volunteers of Music on the Quantocks for combining on the Liszt on Taunton event featuring international soloist Elisabeth Pion’s recent standing room-only concert and other events in the series commemorating the 185th anniversary of the concert given by Franz Liszt … |
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Wednesday 11th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 57 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government … |
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Monday 2nd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 Conduct of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House censures the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over his failure to review the decision to grant the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract to Palantir; urges him to make a statement before the House setting out the precise timelines and details of how the … |
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Monday 2nd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes that 3 March is World Hearing Day; further notes that approximately 12 million people in the UK live with hearing loss, making it one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in the country; recognises that, left untreated, hearing loss significantly increases the risk of social isolation, … |
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Monday 2nd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises Sunday 8 March 2026 as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection as a time to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic had on our country during an unprecedented time; pays tribute to those who worked … |
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Monday 2nd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Wednesday 25th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 27th February 2026 Dual nationals without British passports 31 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; … |
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Thursday 5th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 27th February 2026 Public inquiry into Epstein links 92 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House stands with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims whose relentless courage and pursuit of justice has led to the publication of the Epstein files; notes with concern the number of British public figures included in these files; recognises that child sexual abuse on this scale is likely to have involved … |
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Tuesday 10th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 27th February 2026 Relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 37 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House believes that Buckingham Palace should publish all papers and electronic communications that contain reference to the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. |
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Wednesday 11th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 46 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models … |
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Thursday 12th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Review of the student loan system 48 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have … |
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Wednesday 11th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Community sport spaces and Sport England 16 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the significant benefits that sport, recreation and physical activity provide to people across the UK; acknowledges the £107 billion contribution they make to the wider economy through improved health and wellbeing as well as reduced costs to public services and the NHS; expresses concern at the … |
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Tuesday 10th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England 21 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House strongly opposes the removal of statutory consultee status from Sport England from the National Planning Policy Framework; notes that Sport England’s consultee role was established in 1996 to provide specialist national oversight preventing the loss of playing fields; recognises that playing fields provide essential spaces for physical … |
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Monday 9th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Refugee homelessness and the asylum move-on period 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes with concern reports that the number of refugee households in England who are homeless or at risk of homelessness has increased fivefold in four years, rising from 3,560 in 2021-22 to 19,310 in 2024-25; further notes evidence from charities and local authorities that this rise is … |
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Monday 9th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Radiotherapy in the National Cancer Plan 43 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and its ambition to meet all cancer targets by 2029; notes with concern the lack of a comprehensive plan for radiotherapy; recognises that while references to Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy are positive, they fall far short of the investment and … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House congratulates Peter Quinney for winning two gold medals at an adult trampolining championship at the age of 91; commends the effort he has put in with his fellow competitors to win these awards; congratulates him for returning to the sport after over 40 years, being British trampolining … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Stamp Duty liability for periodic tenancies 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes that periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act could become liable for stamp duty; notes with concern that this will mean hundreds of thousands of tenants have to pay stamp duty over the next few years; recognises that renters were neglected by the former Government who … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Artificial Intelligence chatbots 38 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes the rapid advancement and accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots by both adults and children; further notes that many AI chatbots provide human-like responses and are designed to encourage emotional connection, friendship and intimacy; expresses concern that such chatbots are not required to clearly and … |
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Monday 2nd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement 30 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns President Trump’s formal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement; criticises this reckless decision to ignore the climate crisis and continue the extraction of fossil fuels; further condemns the breakdown of climate consensus that this has given rise to in the UK; notes the devastating impacts of America … |
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Monday 2nd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Signing of the Hamburg Declaration 27 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House marks the signing of the Hamburg Declaration, a clean energy pact with Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, which offers the opportunity for the development of the North Sea as a regional, shared, clean energy hub, and an opportunity to addressing energy affordability; recognises that the UK … |
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Monday 2nd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 42 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House recognises the work of hospices and their dedicated staff and volunteers in caring for people and their families at the end of life; notes with concern that the current funding model for hospices is failing patients and is not fit for purpose and that the rise in … |
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Monday 2nd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 35 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House commemorates Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; celebrates the NHS HPV vaccination programme; praises the success of the HPV vaccine which stops 90% of cervical cancer cases and can reduce incidence in low socioeconomic groups; recognises that each year more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in … |
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Monday 2nd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd February 2026 Gardens Trust statutory consultee status 14 signatures (Most recent: 2 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House is concerned by the Government's plans to remove the Gardens Trust as a statutory consultee; recognises that the statutory consultation requirement is an important provision within the limited protections that registered parks and gardens have; notes that removing the consultation requirement is directly damaging by reducing specialist … |
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132 speeches (9,887 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Wales Office Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) For the final question, I call Zöe Franklin. - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 5th March 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the Speaker's Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections in Session 2024−26 Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: , in the Chair Lee Anderson MP Mr Clive Betts MP Kirsty Blackman MP Samantha Dixon MP Zöe Franklin |
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Thursday 5th March 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report: Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs, candidates and elections: Government Response Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Blackman (Scottish National Party; Aberdeen North) Samantha Dixon (Labour; Chester North and Neston) Zöe Franklin |
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Thursday 5th March 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report: Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs, candidates and elections: Government Response Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Blackman (Scottish National Party; Aberdeen North) Samantha Dixon (Labour; Chester North and Neston) Zöe Franklin |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 9:25 a.m. Representation of the People Bill - Oral evidence Subject: To consider the Bill At 9:25am: Oral evidence Peter Stanyon - Chief Executive at Association of Electoral Administrators Emily Yule - Spokesperson for Elections and Democratic Renewal and Deputy Chief Executive of Norwich City Council at Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE) Councillor Kevin Bentley - Conservative Group Leader and LGA Senior Vice-Chairman at Local Government Association (LGA) At 10:05am: Oral evidence Vijay Rangarajan - Chief Executive at Electoral Commission At 10:25am: Oral evidence Dr Jess Garland - Director of Research and Policy at Electoral Reform Society At 10:45am: Oral evidence Karen Jones - Chair at Electoral Management Board (Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru) Malcolm Burr - Chief Secretary and Convenor of the Board at Electoral Management Board for Scotland Mr Robert Nicol - Vice Chair at Scottish Assessors Association View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th March 2026 2 p.m. Representation of the People Bill - Oral evidence Subject: Further to consider the Bill At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Dr David Marshall - Chief Electoral Officer at Electoral Office for Northern Ireland Cahir Hughes - Head at Electoral Commission Northern Ireland At 2:25pm: Oral evidence Harriet Andrews - Director at The Politics Project Andrew Mycock - Chief Policy Fellow at Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research At 2:50pm: Oral evidence Professor Toby James - Professor of Politics and Public Policy (also co-Director of the Electoral Integrity Project) at University of East Anglia Professor Paul Bernal - Professor in Information Technology Law at University of East Anglia At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Harry Busz - Deputy Director of Policy at Democracy Volunteers Cllr Peter Golds - Councillor for Island Gardens at London Borough of Tower Hamlets council Richard Mawrey KC - Barrister at Henderson Chambers At 3:55pm: Oral evidence Mr Alexander Browder - Author of “Confronting the Illicit-Finance Hydra in Crypto Markets: Protecting Retail Investors and Disrupting Hostile Government Exploitation” at Henry Jackson Society At 4:10pm: Oral evidence Colin Blackwell - Deputy Chair at Conservatives Abroad Imogen Tyreman - Chair at Labour International Richard Williams - National Policy Representative at Labour International Jenny Shorten - Chair at Liberal Democrats Abroad Tom McAdam - Secretary of the Steering Committee at Liberal Democrats Abroad At 4:40pm: Oral evidence Azzurra Moores - Associate Director (Information Ecosystems) at Demos Chris Morris - Chief Executive at Full Fact At 5:05pm: Oral evidence Duncan Hames - Director of Policy at Transparency International Dr Susan Hawley - Executive Director at Spotlight on Corruption Dr Sam Power - Lecturer, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies at University of Bristol At 5:35pm: Oral evidence Samantha Dixon MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 9:25 a.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 24th March 2026 2 p.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 26th March 2026 11:30 a.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 26th March 2026 2 p.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |