Information between 20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 321 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 319 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 171 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 322 |
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20 Oct 2025 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 174 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 307 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 389 Noes - 102 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 313 |
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21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390 |
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28 Oct 2025 - China Spying Case - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 327 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 314 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 311 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 323 |
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29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 328 |
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29 Oct 2025 - European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 154 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts 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 - 152 Noes - 337 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 323 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 322 |
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27 Oct 2025 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 332 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 152 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 151 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 153 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 155 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 80 |
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5 Nov 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 150 |
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4 Nov 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 403 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Sentencing Bill
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (834 words) Committee of the whole House Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Young Offender Institutions: Pepper Spray
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 20th October 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the safety of the use of PAVA spray in youth offender institutions. Answered by Jake Richards - Assistant Whip In April 2025, the Government announced a limited rollout of PAVA incapacitant spray in the three young offender institutions (YOIs) for 15 to 18-year-olds (Werrington, Wetherby and Feltham A). It was determined that this was a necessary measure to protect children and members of staff at risk of serious and life changing injuries from incidents of violence. The potential use of PAVA spray in YOIs was the subject of lengthy consideration. This included research from available sources, and work with specialists across HM Prison and Probation Service and beyond. The advice of medical advisors and legal experts was taken into account in reaching the decision. PAVA is now available to specially selected and trained groups of staff at Werrington, Wetherby, and Feltham A, to facilitate an immediate local response to a serious incident. It is only to be used as a last resort, in response to an immediate threat of serious harm. |
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Extradition: Hong Kong
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 23rd October 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that no person is extradited to Hong Kong for an act that is not a crime in the UK. Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) The UKs extradition framework, governed by the Extradition Act 2003,enshrines the principle of dual criminality. This legal requirement means that no person can be extradited from the UK unless the conduct in question would also constitute a criminal offence under UK law. In addition, all UK extradition cooperation is underpinned by strong legalsafeguards operationalised by independent UK courts who have extensive powers to bar extradition where it is politically motivated or where it would beagainst an individual’s human rights. |
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Small Businesses: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 22nd October 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support family-owned businesses with significant inheritance tax liabilities following company valuations. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government believes its reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief from 6 April 2026 get the balance right between supporting farms and businesses, fixing the public finances, and funding public services. The reforms reduce the inheritance tax advantages available to owners of agricultural and business assets, but still mean those assets will be taxed at a much lower effective rate than most other assets. Despite a tough fiscal context, the Government will maintain very significant levels of relief from inheritance tax beyond what is available to others and compared to the position before 1992.
Where inheritance tax is due, those liable for a charge can pay any liability on the relevant assets over 10 annual instalments, interest-free.
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Personal Independence Payment: Terminal Illnesses
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Personal Independence Payment appeals for claimants awarded under the Special Rules for terminal illness are prioritised (a) when a PIP award has been removed despite no improvement in prognosis and the claimant has been waiting over a year for a tribunal hearing and (b) in general. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) The listing of appeals is a matter for the Tribunal’s independent judiciary. Appeals are usually listed in chronological order based on the date of receipt. If an expedited hearing is sought, or where the Tribunal identifies a case which might benefit from an expedited hearing, a judge or tribunal caseworker will make a decision on the issue, taking all the circumstances of the case into account. |
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Royal Mail: Standards
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 5th November 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has had recent discussions with Royal Mail on the timeliness of their deliveries of (a) penalty charge notices, (b) NHS appointment letters, (c) other time-sensitive and (d) other legally important correspondence; and whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of that level of timeliness on people receiving those communications. Answered by Blair McDougall - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) Ministers and officials have discussions with Royal Mail on a regular basis in its capacity as the universal service provider.
It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to set and monitor Royal Mail’s service standards and decide how to use its powers to investigate and take enforcement action should Royal Mail fail to achieve its obligations without good justification. |
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Monday 3rd November Local government and social care 46 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Wednesday 22nd October 50 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford 11 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates Cheesman Brothers Limited in Guildford on 50 years of business; notes they are a family-run fruit and vegetable wholesaler and that the sibling leadership team, Martin, Claire and Matthew, have been involved for 30 years; and recognises their long history of generous support for local charitable … |
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Thursday 30th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th November 2025 Decarbonising refrigerated transport 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the important role of decarbonising refrigerated transport in tackling climate change; acknowledges the current system of keeping goods, especially food and medicine, chilled and frozen during delivery means running diesel engines on the back of trucks generating emissions and burning fuel even when vehicles are stationary … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th November 2025 Support for the UK-Ukraine Trauma and Recovery Collaborative 23 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the importance of the Trauma and Recovery Collaborative in strengthening Ukraine’s health system while enhancing the UK’s own resilience and preparedness for conflict-related health challenges; notes that this initiative, developed under the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement, will deliver vital clinical support, training and … |
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Monday 17th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 20th November 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with concern that, every day in the United Kingdom, 30 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer and 10 lose their lives to the disease; recognises that cases have increased by 23 per cent in the last five years, disproportionately affecting men and people living in areas … |
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Wednesday 19th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th November 2025 50th Anniversary of women’s right to independent mortgages 14 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that this year marks the 50th anniversary of women in the United Kingdom gaining the legal right to apply for a mortgage in their own name without requiring the consent of a father or husband, a milestone that represented a profound and overdue shift toward economic … |
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Wednesday 19th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th November 2025 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on 20 November 2025; notes that pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United Kingdom, remaining the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer and taking nearly 11,000 lives each year; further notes that only around 5% of patients survive ten … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Jennifer Solignanc, and others … |
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Thursday 13th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th November 2025 Support for the Shakespeare Curriculum Project 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House welcomes the launch of the Shakespeare Curriculum project, a not-for-profit initiative providing free, high-quality teaching resources to help every child access and enjoy the works of William Shakespeare; notes that the project brings together teachers, academics and theatre practitioners to ensure that Shakespeare’s plays are taught in … |
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Wednesday 12th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 Cumulative disruption proposals and the right to protest 74 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House expresses deep alarm at recent proposals to require senior police officers to take into account any so-called cumulative disruption caused by past or planned future protests when considering whether to impose conditions on protests; notes these powers represent a significant expansion of state authority to ration the … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with deep concern that the 62-day referral-to-treatment standard for cancer patients, which requires at least 85 per cent of patients to begin treatment within 62 days of an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, has not been met in England since 2015; further notes that around … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates Tomorrow’s Engineers (TE) Week 2025, taking place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, and commends its theme Dare to Discover, which encourages young people to embrace trial and error as a vital part of engineering and technological innovation; recognises TE Week’s role in inspiring the … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the strain being placed on Britain’s canals and rivers by funding shortfalls and growing climate pressures; recognises that, with 2°C of global warming, an estimated 99% of navigable waterways will face heightened risk, with nearly 75% already facing financial peril; further notes the importance … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 Release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah and the plight of British nationals arbitrarily detained abroad 46 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is relieved and delighted by the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following six years of his unjust and arbitrary detention in Egypt; warmly welcomes Alaa being reunited with his family; emphatically commends the courage of Alaa's mother, Laila Soueif for her activism, including hunger striking, to help … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 Conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb and the independence of the BBC Board 40 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with concern reports regarding the conduct of Sir Robbie Gibb in his capacity as a member of the BBC Board; recognises the importance of maintaining the Corporation's independence and the confidence of the public in its governance and editorial processes; observes that there have been claims … |
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Tuesday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House supports Family Business Week 2025, a week-long celebration led by Family Business UK of family businesses across the UK; supports the theme of Family Business Week 2025 in encouraging family businesses to export internationally; recognises that family-owned business are the backbone of the UK economy, employing millions … |
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Tuesday 4th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 17th November 2025 Protections for animals and people 34 signatures (Most recent: 21 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern over the gaps in legislation that allow perpetrators of animal abuse to evade scrutiny before the judicial system; believes that this is of grave concern, due to the link between child sexual abuse and animal sexual abuse as offenders who harm animals are five times … |
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Wednesday 5th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th November 2025 47 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to the extraordinary bravery of Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean; notes that both men have shown the very best of Britain through their courage, calm, and compassion in the face of unimaginable danger; further pays tribute to the emergency services and hospital staff who responded … |
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Tuesday 4th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th November 2025 Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill 25 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House welcomes the passage of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament; notes the strong evidence that outdoor learning and youth work enhance young people’s engagement with education, foster teamwork, resilience and confidence, and encourage pro-environmental attitudes from an early age; regrets that no … |
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Monday 27th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to … |
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Tuesday 21st October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 2025 Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum Interfaith Gathering 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House welcomes the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum (WAMCF) Interfaith Gathering held on Saturday 18 October at All Saints Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead; commends WAMCF for bringing together people of all faiths and none to share in a Celebration of Peace; recognises the valuable contributions made by members … |
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Tuesday 21st October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that October 2025 marks Menopause Awareness Month; recognises the significant impact that menopause can have on women’s physical health, mental wellbeing and participation in the workforce; welcomes the growing public and parliamentary discussion of menopause as an important health and equality issue; further notes the continuing … |
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Wednesday 22nd October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Contribution of legal immigrants 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House expresses its deep concern at recent reported remarks suggesting that a large number of people who came to the United Kingdom legally will need to go home; notes that these comments appear to call for the deportation of law-abiding people who have lived, worked and paid taxes … |
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Thursday 23rd October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to delay the publication of the Warm Homes Plan; understands this means vulnerable households were been left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25 and now again, for winter 2025-26; notes that the … |
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Tuesday 28th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Transparency and accountability in social media account closures 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the more than 44,000 people who have signed a petition expressing concern at the wrongful closure of social media accounts by Meta; recognises the importance of removing illegal or harmful content while upholding due process, transparency and effective redress but calls on Meta to provide clear … |
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Monday 3rd November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th November 2025 Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses concern about the continuing uncertainty faced by Ukrainians living in the United Kingdom under the Ukraine Schemes; notes that while the introduction of the Ukrainian Permission Extension Scheme in February 2025 provided an additional 18 months’ leave to remain for those already in the UK, it … |
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Thursday 30th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 3rd November 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the climate and ecological crisis; notes that oil and gas companies have made record profits while contributing significantly to climate breakdown; further notes that millions of people in the UK and globally are already paying the price through extreme weather, flooding, … |
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Wednesday 29th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 30th October 2025 Government proposals for mandatory digital ID 55 signatures (Most recent: 19 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses deep concern at Government proposals for a mandatory digital ID system; believes such a scheme would cross a red line for civil liberties, threatening privacy while doing little to meet the Government’s stated aims on immigration; further believes that digital tools should empower individuals with control … |
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Monday 27th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th October 2025 Conduct of the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House censures the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby for racist and inexcusable remarks made on Talk TV on Saturday 25 October 2025, which were damaging, divisive and risk bringing hon. Members collectively into disrepute; and calls on the hon. Member for Clacton to withdraw the whip from … |
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Thursday 23rd October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 27th October 2025 Eligibility variations in access to IVF 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with considerable concern the continuing variation in access to NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment across England, with some Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) applying eligibility criteria that diverge from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance; further notes that the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Council elections in areas pursuing devolution reform 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern reports that elections in council areas included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, including in Surrey, may be delayed for a second consecutive year; further notes that such a delay would extend the terms of sitting county councillors beyond their democratic mandate, thereby … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Life and work of Dr Jane Goodall 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the work and life of Dr Jane Goodall; commends her pioneering research on chimps and spirit of adventure; recognises the influence Dr Jane Goodall had on encouraging and inspiring female participation in science and conservation; acknowledges Dr Goodall's approach to observing and associating with the animals … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Future of BBC Radio 4 Longwave 21 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the BBC’s intention to cease broadcasting BBC Radio 4 on Longwave, ending a 90-year tradition of national service; recognises the cultural and historical importance of programmes such as The Shipping Forecast, The Daily Service and Test Match Special, and that the Sovereign’s Speeches have … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st October 2025 30th anniversary of the York Road Project in Woking 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates York Road Project in Woking on marking 30 years since its founding as Woking Winter Watch in 1995; notes that it began when concerned local churchgoers came together to provide warmth, food and emergency relief to those sleeping rough during the winter months; recognises how the … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 37 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one in eight women diagnosed … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern regarding the significant downturn of the farmgate milk price at a point where the cost of production is increasing; recognises the challenges to farmers unless the cost of production can be reduced; further recognises that the milk price drop follows an unprecedented dry summer causing … |
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Monday 20th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 National inquiry into child sexual exploitation 49 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises that child sexual abuse is one of the most despicable crimes; supports all measures that deliver justice for victims and help prevent these horrific acts from occurring in the future; welcomes the launch of the new inquiry following the Casey and Jay reviews; urges the Government … |
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Thursday 16th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South … |
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Wednesday 15th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the years to raise millions to support people living with … |
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Tuesday 14th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025 44 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet … |
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Tuesday 14th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme 41 signatures (Most recent: 11 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our … |
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Monday 13th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 October, coincides with the second anniversary … |
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Monday 13th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Nov 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that … |
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Monday 13th October Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st October 2025 Access to school and college transport for disabled young people 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person … |
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Friday 16th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 Digital-only immigration status 51 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2025)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House expresses serious concern about the implementation of the digital-only immigration status, which was first rolled out in 2018 for those with status under the EU Settlement Scheme and by the end of 2024 had been extended to all migrants with an immigration status in the UK; notes … |
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Wednesday 12th November 2025 11:30 a.m. Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Science, Innovation and Technology (including Topical Questions) Josh Fenton-Glynn: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Ian Sollom: What steps her Department is taking with universities to develop its research and development policies. James Naish: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Gagan Mohindra: What progress her Department has made on reaching its target for full gigabit coverage by 2030. Greg Smith: When she expects all rural communities to have a reliable mobile signal. Markus Campbell-Savours: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Baggy Shanker: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Bob Blackman: What steps she is taking to keep people safe online. Lisa Smart: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Nia Griffith: What recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the life sciences sector on economic growth. Bradley Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Sarah Owen: What discussions she has had with Ofcom on enforcement action against platforms that fail to meet child safety requirements under the Online Safety Act 2023. Wera Hobhouse: What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the effectiveness of the Online Safety Act 2023 in tackling drug dealing on social media. Liz Twist: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Ben Goldsborough: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Maya Ellis: What steps her Department is taking to ensure the equitable regional distribution of funding by UK Research and Innovation. Peter Lamb: What steps her Department is taking to support the in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing industry. Zöe Franklin: What steps her Department is taking to regulate artificial intelligence. Gerald Jones: What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on protecting children and young people from online harms. Danny Chambers: Whether she plans to allocate funding to innovative diagnostics to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Caroline Voaden: What progress her Department has made on rolling out Project Gigabit in the South West. Brian Mathew: What steps her Department is taking to protect intellectual property rights in the training of AI models. Jenny Riddell-Carpenter: What steps she is taking to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Sentencing Bill
189 speeches (44,020 words) Committee of the whole House Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: Kim Johnson (Lab - Liverpool Riverside) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin), seeks to provide leave to appeal where there has been change in - Link to Speech |
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (Eighth sitting)
191 speeches (25,800 words) Committee stage: 8th sitting Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Public Bill Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Vikki Slade (LD - Mid Dorset and North Poole) Friend the Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin). - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 28th October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-28 12:40:00+00:00 Ecclesiastical Committee Found: Lord Dannatt Jonathan Davies Marsha De Cordova Baroness Eaton Lord Faulkner of Worcester Zöe Franklin |
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Tuesday 28th October 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-10-28 12:40:00+00:00 Ecclesiastical Committee Found: Lord Dannatt Jonathan Davies Marsha de Cordova Baroness Eaton Lord Faulkner of Worcester Zöe Franklin |
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Monday 27th October 2025
Report - 2nd Report - The Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs, candidates and elections 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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Monday 27th October 2025
Report - Large Print - 2nd Report - The Speaker’s Conference on the security of MPs, candidates and elections 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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Monday 24th November 2025 4 p.m. Ecclesiastical Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |