Information between 6th July 2026 - 4th September 2026
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6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85 |
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13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90 |
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13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427 |
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2 Sep 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 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Representation of the People Bill
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (917 words) Report stage Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Local Government Reorganisation
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (151 words) Monday 13th July 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Death of Ann Widdecombe
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (275 words) Monday 13th July 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Civil Service Pensions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (92 words) Monday 6th July 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (882 words) Monday 6th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Electronic Arts
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 16th July 2026 Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had discussions with Electronic Arts on the potential impact of its proposed acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners on the level of jobs and investment in the UK. Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) (Jointly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Under competition law, responsibility for investigating the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition falls to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s independent competition authority. The government has ensured that the CMA has significant powers and expertise to investigate the benefits and risks of mergers in relation to competition. In some cases Ministers can intervene on public interest grounds, but these are limited to matters relating to financial stability, media plurality and public health emergencies. |
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Railways: Concessions
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 15th July 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will review the restrictions applied to the Network Railcard; and if she will take steps to permit its use on weekday morning services before 10am. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) There are no current plans to review the Network Railcard scheme. The Network Railcard was designed to stimulate leisure travel and is restricted to encourage travel outside of the busy morning peak. In future, Great British Railways(GBR) will have the flexibility to update and expand concessionary offers as passenger needs evolve. |
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Electronic Arts
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 16th July 2026 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts on the level of employment in the video games sector. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) As set out in the Creative Industries Sector Plan, the Government is committed to supporting the growth of the UK video games sector. In April this year we launched the £30 million Games Growth Package, doubling funding to invest in UK games businesses, create new opportunities and develop future talent.
Under competition law, responsibility for investigating the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition falls to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s independent competition authority sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade. The Government has ensured that the CMA has significant powers and expertise to investigate the benefits and risks of mergers in relation to competition, including those that may impact the video games sector.
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PE and Sport Premium
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 21st July 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reductions in funding for the Primary PE and Sport Premium from the 2025-26 to the 2026-27 financial year on participation in physical education and school sport in primary schools. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) The government is investing over £1 billion for PE and school sport over the next three years, including £530 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, alongside investment in facilities and £150 million transitional funding for primary schools in 2026/27. The new partnerships will strengthen links between schools and local clubs and National Governing Bodies, to deliver high quality PE for every child and remove barriers to participation for less active children. Detailed design and funding allocations will be confirmed through the procurement process. This builds on the £67 billion core funding we are providing to schools this year, ensuring they have the resources they need to deliver for pupils. |
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Livestock Industry: Seasonal Workers
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of ending the temporary visa concession for overseas sheep shearers on the UK agricultural sector; and if she will reconsider allowing experienced overseas sheep shearers, including those from New Zealand, to enter the UK on short-term seasonal work visas. Answered by Jo White - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Concessionary arrangements are exceptional, temporary and subject to regular Ministerial review. The sheep shearing concession operated for 16 seasons from 2011 until 2026 and closed for a final time on 30 June this year. During this time, the sector has worked to develop skills and training within the domestic workforce with over 4,000 people trained as a shearer since 2021.
This year only 16 overseas shearers used the concession. The Home Office does not create bespoke immigration routes for a single profession, and it is not practical nor cost-effective to create a dedicated route for such a small number of workers. It is reasonable to expect that continued training efforts will allow the domestic labour supply to cover the workforce required for future shearing seasons. |
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Driving Instruction
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of requiring learner drivers to complete accredited CPR and defibrillator awareness training as part of the process of obtaining a full driving licence; and whether she plans to introduce such a requirement. Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Information about first aid, including CPR, is already included in the official learning materials by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the Highway Code and Driving Essential Skills. Questions are then asked as part of the driver theory test to check learning has taken place.
The requirement for learner drivers to complete accredited CPR and defibrillator awareness training as part of the process of obtaining a full driving licence would require legislative change. There are no current plans to introduce mandatory CPR training as part of the learning to drive process.
DVSA believes testing this knowledge at theory test stage is the correct and proportionate approach. It is important the practical driving test examines as rigorously as possible a person’s ability to drive safely in different road and traffic conditions. |
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Tuesday 1st September Contribution of Gaynor White to Worplesdon Parish Council 4 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates Mrs Gaynor White on her retirement as Clerk to Worplesdon Parish Council after many years of distinguished service to the people of Worplesdon; notes that she has served the parish for more than a quarter of a century, becoming one of the longest-serving clerks in the … |
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Thursday 9th July Commencement of section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elected office across the United Kingdom; further notes that section 106 of the … |
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17th August 2026
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Chris Franklin - £2,500.00 Source |
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Monday 13th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the tireless campaigning of EDS UK to raise awareness about hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD); recognises that these multisystem conditions are often undiagnosed for years, leaving patients to suffer a litany of seemingly unconnected symptoms; highlights that this means that those … |
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Wednesday 15th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern at the publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which is nearly a year delayed and delivers a fundamentally unambitious funding package for the nation's security; notes that the £15 billion in new military spending falls significantly short of the sum required to restore … |
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Wednesday 15th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern over the substandard living conditions endured by service personnel and their families; believes that all military accommodation should be legally included under the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to ensure that service men and women and their families are guaranteed safe, dignified places to live; … |
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Tuesday 1st September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House condemns the systematic persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan; deplores the violence, disenfranchisement, arbitrary arrest, and restrictions on religious practice Ahmadis endure daily under Pakistan’s blasphemy and anti-Ahmadi laws; denounces the desecration of Ahmadi graves and mosques by Pakistani police; and calls upon the Government to implement … |
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Tuesday 1st September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes with concern that under current NHS practice most women must endure three miscarriages before they are routinely offered investigation and follow up care; believes that leaving those who have lost one or two babies without referral or care is a grave injustice at a time of … |
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Friday 4th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House pays tribute to Claudia Adolphus-Green, a 33-year-old from Byfleet, who has bravely faced a diagnosis of blood cancer on three occasions since 2024; notes that Ms Adolphus-Green was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma just weeks before her wedding in 2024, and despite her condition, choosing to take part … |
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Tuesday 8th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers 24 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House recognises the National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers on 17 September, jointly led by Doctors in Distress and NHS Practitioner Health; honours the memory of all health and care workers who have died by suicide; acknowledges the profound contribution that health and care professionals … |
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Wednesday 9th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Contribution of women to the Bayeux Tapestry 19 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry to the public at the British Museum, one of the world's most famous and celebrated works of art; notes that it was created by English women, whose individual names and identities were never recorded; further notes that despite its fame, … |
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Friday 11th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Celebrating the great British postie 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution made by postal workers across the United Kingdom, whose dedication, reliability and commitment help bind communities together in every corner of the country; pays tribute to the many postmen and postwomen who go beyond the duties of their role by providing … |
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Friday 11th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2) 27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which for more than 200 years has stood ready to save lives at sea, regardless of who is in danger; recognises the thousands of RNLI volunteers who give their time, often at considerable personal risk, to … |
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Friday 11th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th September 2026 Accountability and child safeguarding in Surrey County Council 5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House condemns Surrey County Council for not being open and transparent regarding its Children's Services cases; and notes that following repeated failures of the County Council’s Children’s Services, the local authority is unable and unwilling to learn lessons about their previous failures which fundamentally undermine public confidence in … |
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Thursday 10th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations 29 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the courage, … |
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Tuesday 8th September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2026 55 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode … |
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Tuesday 1st September Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 4th September 2026 Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory 25 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes with grave concern the decision by UK Research and Innovation to withdraw £2.8 million in annual funding from Jodrell Bank Observatory, placing at risk the future of the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy network; further notes that, unless alternative funding is secured, … |
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Wednesday 15th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with concern that across the country, fewer than 2% of advertised private rented homes are affordable based on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates; recognises that this has become significantly worse due the LHA freeze since April 2024 with research by Crisis and Zoopla suggesting that in … |
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Wednesday 8th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; also believes that Royal … |
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Wednesday 15th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026 International Court of Justice's July 2024 Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territories 64 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes … |
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Wednesday 15th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026 60 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House condemns the ongoing, unprovoked, and illegal aggression of the Russian Federation both at home and across Europe; notes with grave concern the increasing hostility by Russian naval vessels and aircraft across northern European waters, including within the British Channel and the Norwegian Sea, which pose a direct … |
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Thursday 9th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2026 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), founded in 1926 as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England; recognises a century of outstanding work protecting, enhancing and championing England’s countryside for the benefit of communities, nature and future generations; notes CPRE’s … |
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Thursday 9th July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th July 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Infrastructure Planning (Development Consent) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 735), dated 30 June 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 July 2026, be annulled. |
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Thursday 2nd July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026 Potential merits of a knighthood for Harry Kane 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the efforts of Harry Kane in England’s game against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday evening; celebrates the work of the England team in their 2026 World Cup campaign so far; wishes them every success in their next game against … |
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Monday 29th June Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026 Duty to assess mental capacity 27 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley) That this House notes the poor understanding of the principle of presumption of capacity among professionals raised as far back as the 2014 House of Lords Select Committee’s post-legislative scrutiny of the Mental Capacity Act 2005; acknowledges the difficulties experienced in applying the principle in practice; is concerned with evidence … |
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Monday 29th June Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2026 Protections for UK egg producers 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with concern the growing pressure on UK egg producers as imports of eggs rise to around 1.6 billion annually, as reported by the British Egg Industry Council, despite many imports failing to meet welfare and food safety standards required by UK producers; acknowledges the important role … |
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Wednesday 14th October 2026 11:30 a.m. Attorney General Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Attorney General Ian Sollom: What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of fraud and economic crime. Tom Collins: What steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to enhance the whistleblowing framework. Chris Evans: What steps she has taken to promote pro bono work within the legal community. Edward Morello: What steps she is taking to help ensure that the UK upholds international law. Anna Dixon: What steps she is taking to help increase prosecutions for non-domestic stalking. Zöe Franklin: What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in ensuring access to justice for victims of crime. Lee Barron: What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve prosecution rates for crimes of violence against women and girls. Susan Murray: What steps she is taking to ensure the UK meets its legal obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. Mark Pritchard: What steps she is taking to ensure Crown Prosecution Service employees observe their security obligations. Sarah Olney: What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls. Robbie Moore: What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials in certain circumstances on the rule of law. Will Forster: What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for domestic abuse. John Milne: What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime. Jim Shannon: What steps she has taken to promote pro bono work within the legal community. Jayne Kirkham: If she will make an assessment of the adequacy of Crown Prosecution Service guidance on joint enterprise. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Representation of the People Bill
189 speeches (73,727 words) Report stage Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Lisa Smart (LD - Hazel Grove) Friend the Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin), who led for us on all matters to do with candidate safety - Link to Speech |
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Health Bill (Seventeenth sitting)
159 speeches (25,106 words) Committee stage: 17th sitting Thursday 16th July 2026 - Public Bill Committees Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Helen Morgan (LD - North Shropshire) Friend the Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) for tabling the new clause. - Link to Speech |
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Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences
33 speeches (9,175 words) Monday 6th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Alison McGovern (Lab - Birkenhead) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) for her interest. - Link to Speech |