Information between 11th March 2026 - 21st March 2026
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18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107 |
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18 Mar 2026 - Higher Education Fees - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 98 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Representation of the People Bill (First sitting)
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (340 words) Committee stage: 1st sitting Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Public Bill Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Representation of the People Bill (Second sitting)
Zöe Franklin contributed 7 speeches (2,335 words) Committee stage: 2nd sitting Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Public Bill Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Business of the House
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (69 words) Thursday 12th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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NHS: Conditions of Employment
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 11th March 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of staff providing NHS services being employed on different contractual terms to NHS Agenda for Change staff on (a) equality and (b) the workforce. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) This specific assessment has not been made. Independent organisations commissioned by the National Health Service in England, such as general practices or social enterprises, are free to develop and adapt their own terms and conditions of employment, including the pay scales that they use. Where such organisations choose to dynamically link to any of the national contracts, including Agenda for Change, those staff will be contractually entitled to receive the same uplifts in pay and associated terms and conditions as staff employed in NHS organisations. |
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NHS: Conditions of Employment
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 11th March 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that NHS commissioning ensures equivalent employment practices in outsourced NHS services. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is committed to making work pay and ensuring that outsourced services are delivered in a way that improves quality, gives greater stability and longer-term investment in the workforce, and delivers better value for money as part of the broader commitments on procurement. In December 2025 the Employment Rights Act received Royal Assent and passed into law. This act aims to enhance worker security, fairness, and pay, as well as banning exploitative practices. |
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Driving Licences: Older People
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 17th March 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has held discussions with optical providers on participation in a scheme for eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over renewing their licence; and whether she is taking steps to ensure that any such scheme allows certification by any suitably qualified optician rather than a single provider. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. Alongside the strategy, we launched five consultations including a consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers. We welcome responses from optometrists and optometrist organisations to the consultations.
On 24 February, I chaired a roundtable meeting on eyesight and older drivers which involved representatives from the optical sector and optometrist organisations to discuss mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.
Department officials have also met with various optometrist organisations (including the College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists) while developing the proposed changes to eyesight testing for older drivers.
We will continue to engage with optometrist organisations as our policies develop further. |
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Monday 16th March Royal Surrey County Hospital research funding 8 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on receiving £1,499,371 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research; recognises that this funding will provide new aseptic services equipment to expand cancer research, neonatal equipment to support paediatric studies, and advanced diagnostics for liver disease … |
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Monday 23rd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2026 St Neots Walk and Talk 4 Men 5th anniversary 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates Walk and Talk 4 Men St Neots on celebrating its fifth birthday; commends the dedication of founders Justin Leigh and Steve Whitney, and all its volunteer walk leaders, in creating a free, welcoming and judgement-free space where men can walk together and talk openly about their … |
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Monday 2nd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2026 Funding for rural fire and rescue services 35 signatures (Most recent: 23 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the outstanding and lifesaving work by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and fire services across the United Kingdom; notes with concern the proposed closure of Charmouth and Maiden Newton Fire Stations in West Dorset; further notes that the proposals are driven by sustained central … |
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Thursday 19th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd March 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be required as a result of the … |
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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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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 23 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 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 23 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 on Thursday 19th March 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 24 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 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 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 Creative industries and the use of AI 22 signatures (Most recent: 24 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 30 signatures (Most recent: 25 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 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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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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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 23 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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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 21 signatures (Most recent: 24 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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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 58 signatures (Most recent: 25 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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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Understanding of Tourette Syndrome 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 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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Thursday 12th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 23 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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Monday 16th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 25 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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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 25 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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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 25 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 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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Representation of the People Bill (Second sitting)
138 speeches (33,479 words) Committee stage: 2nd sitting Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Public Bill Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Paul Holmes (Con - Hamble Valley) —[Official Report, 2 March 2026; Vol. 781, c. 635.]Zöe Franklin, who serves on this Committee, said that - Link to Speech |
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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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Tuesday 14th April 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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Thursday 16th April 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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Tuesday 14th April 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 16th April 2026 2 p.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |