Information between 19th March 2026 - 8th April 2026
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 167 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 164 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 161 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 164 |
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23 Mar 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 167 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 149 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 295 Noes - 162 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 162 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 158 |
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25 Mar 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 163 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 3 Noes - 10 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting) - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 10 Noes - 3 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Local Government Reorganisation
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (220 words) Thursday 26th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (110 words) Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting)
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (54 words) Committee stage: 4th sitting Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Public Bill Committees Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Breast Cancer: Screening
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 23rd March 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of commissioning arrangements in NHS breast screening services that result in staff providing NHS services being employed on terms and conditions different from NHS Agenda for Change contracts. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Breast screening services that deliver the NHS Breast Screening Programme are mainly within National Health Service trusts, with staff on Agenda for Change terms or conditions or medical staff on the consultant, both medical and dental, pay scale. The exception to this is the very small number of breast screening services provided by private providers. Staff delivering breast screening are directly employed by the host organisation not by NHS England. With regards the plans to transfer NHS England’s direct commissioning function to integrated care boards from April 2027, staff will remain on NHS terms and conditions. |
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Local government: Elections
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 24th March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of standalone council elections that do not align with another principal authority as a result of local government organisation on the finances of parish and town councils; and what consideration has been given to providing support for the costs incurred. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Where the government makes a structural changes order to implement a proposal for local government reorganisation in an area, the legislation can provide for the alignment of parish councils to the electoral cycle of their new principal council. This is a matter for councils in areas undergoing reorganisation to consider in their discussions on the legislation with the Department. Decisions on the funding of parish and town council elections are a matter for local government, and central government has no role in funding town and parish councils. |
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Visas: Care Workers
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 24th March 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure that delays in deciding visa extension and in-country switching applications for existing care workers do not lead to the loss of experienced staff from care homes supporting vulnerable residents during the transition period to 2028. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) UK Visas and Immigration is not currently experiencing any delays in the processing of visa extensions or applications for switching in-country. Up to date processing times can be found at: Visa processing times: applications outside the UK - GOV.UK, and, Visa processing times: applications inside the UK - GOV.UK. The adult social care sector enjoys direct access to UKVI, via Directors of Adult Social Services across England and DHSC funded Regional Partnerships. Contact information can be found here: Support offer to international ASC workers whose employer's sponsor licence has been revoked - GOV.UK. |
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on the ability of charitable housing providers to meet housing delivery requirements. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, did not propose to amend the NPPF definition of affordable housing to include almshouses that are not registered providers. The consultation did, however, invite views on a range of proposals to better support the provision of social and affordable housing. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course. |
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Almshouses: Affordable Housing
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the draft National Planning Policy Framework, whether almshouses and other charitable housing providers are treated as affordable housing for planning purposes. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, did not propose to amend the NPPF definition of affordable housing to include almshouses that are not registered providers. The consultation did, however, invite views on a range of proposals to better support the provision of social and affordable housing. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course. |
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Housing: Disability and Older People
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of national planning policy in supporting the delivery of adaptable housing. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals for local planning authorities to set requirements for the delivery of M4(2) and M4(3) housing that will meet or exceed their locally assessed need for these types of housing. In relation to M4(2) requirements, the government is proposing a national minimum that ensures at least 40% of new housing over the course of the plan period is delivered to M4(2) standards. This approach is intended to ensure that necessary levels of accessible housing are provided, while providing authorities with an appropriate degree of flexibility to maximise housebuilding overall. Through the consultation we sought views on these proposals, including whether 40% is the right minimum proportion or whether an alternative requirement is preferable, and on the potential impacts of our proposals on protected groups under the Public Sector Equality Duty. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course. |
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Astronomy and Space: Finance
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council on proposed reductions to funding for astronomy and space science; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of such reductions on (a) the UK’s international standing in these fields and (b) early career researchers. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has committed a record £58.5 billion investment in R&D over the next 4 years. This includes £38.6 billion allocated to UKRI. The overall Government spend on R&D over the next 4 years is £86 billion.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) within UKRI has a flat budget across this period and is currently working with the sector to model different spending scenarios for its overall portfolio including in particle physics, astronomy and nuclear physics (PPAN). The impacts of different modelled scenarios across the broad and diverse range of STFC-funded facilities and programmes will be considered alongside feedback from the sector when taking final decisions. The current level of post-doctoral researchers and flow of PhD students will be maintained across the SR period.
DSIT has asked UKRI to ensure that its specific investment decisions are informed by meaningful engagement with the scientific research community and a robust assessment of potential consequences for the UK’s scientific capability, research institutions and international standing. |
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Leasehold: Service Charges
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 31st March 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the extent to which leaseholders are protected from unreasonable service charges and other costs passed on by freeholders. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) On 4 July 2025, the government published a consultation, jointly with the Welsh Government, on strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services. The consultation included proposals to increase transparency over service charges and enhance access to redress through the relevant provisions in the Act. It also proposed new reforms the section 20 ‘major works’ procedure. The consultation can be found on gov.uk here. It closed on 26 September 2025, and we are analysing responses with a view to bringing the relevant measures into force as quickly as possible. In addition, the leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act, which came into effect on 28 June 2022, place caps on how much can be charged to leaseholders for certain historical life-critical safety defects. Guidance for leaseholders on those protections can be found on gov.uk here. |
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Students: Housing
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 1st April 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of recent housing and tenancy reforms on student accommodation. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 59225 on 19 June 2025. |
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Wednesday 25th March Short breaks provision and support for carers in Surrey 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House expresses concern at proposed reductions to Short Breaks provision for disabled children in Surrey; notes the decision to end contracts with Crossroads Care Surrey for carer support services and the wider changes to support available to carers in the county; recognises that these changes come at a … |
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Monday 13th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 Supporting UK hauliers and reducing border friction through UK–EU cooperation 24 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that post-Brexit trading arrangements have placed severe strain on the UK haulage sector, with the number of haulage companies entering insolvency nearly doubling between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; regrets the Government’s failure to adequately support the sector in adapting to these conditions; further notes … |
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Monday 20th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, Neuro Therapy … |
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Monday 20th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 MS Awareness Week 2026 (No. 2) 11 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House celebrates MS Awareness Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 26 April, and pays tribute to the seven UK charities delivering this year's partnership campaign, the MS Society, MS Trust, MS-UK, MS Together, the Neuro Therapy Network, Shift.MS and Talks with MS; notes that more than 150,000 … |
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Monday 20th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the … |
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Thursday 16th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Wednesday 15th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 Introduction of reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief 21 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to introduce reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which took effect on 6 April 2026 and has limited the availability of full relief and created new thresholds on qualifying assets; recognises the Government’s decision to increase … |
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Wednesday 15th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town … |
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Tuesday 14th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House believes everyone deserves high-quality care, to live independently and with dignity; condemns successive Governments for kicking meaningful reform of social care into the long-grass; recognises that the social care crisis is a millstone around the neck of our NHS and that many problems in the NHS cannot … |
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Monday 13th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Monday 13th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 … |
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Monday 13th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House believes that the UK should be the safest country in the world to have a baby; regrets that 65% of maternity units do not meet the classification of good for standards of safety; recognises the serious harm caused to mothers and babies and the cost to the … |
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Monday 13th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st April 2026 Impact of the Iran war on transport costs 31 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with alarm the impact of President Trump’s war with Iran on fuel prices and transport costs for people across the United Kingdom, with petrol up by 25p per litre and diesel up by 48p per litre since the war began; further notes that Government revenues from … |
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Tuesday 14th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th April 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers 35 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; notes that buying local keeps … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 115 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba … |
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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Status and the River Marden 17 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally, the majority of which are found in England; notes the presence of these unique ecosystems in Wiltshire, including the River Marden in Calne; further notes that chalk streams support exceptional … |
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Monday 23rd March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 33 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Thursday 26th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 13th April 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House notes with serious concern the ongoing failures in Royal Mail's delivery performance, including credible reports of post being batched over periods of one to two weeks rather than delivered on a daily basis, in breach of its statutory obligations under the Universal Service Obligation; recognises the particular … |
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Wednesday 11th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Friday 10th April 2026 British couple detained in Iran 69 signatures (Most recent: 10 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Tony Vaughan (Labour - Folkestone and Hythe) That this House expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing detention of two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have now been held in Iran for over a year without formal charges or sentencing; notes with dismay the escalating violence reported at Evin Prison and the significant risk this poses … |
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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 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 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 36 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 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 29 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 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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Wednesday 18th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 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 33 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 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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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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Thursday 12th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profound impact on physical and mental health, … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Understanding of Tourette Syndrome 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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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 61 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Monday 9th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Recognition of armed forces personnel wounded in terrorist attacks outside of operational deployment 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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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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Thursday 5th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 International Women's Day 2026 and women’s inclusion in placemaking 31 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 and recognises the challenges faced by women over the past year; expresses concern that violence against women and girls continues to result in approximately 100 to 200 deaths annually in the UK; emphasises the importance of involving women in placemaking to help … |
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Thursday 5th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the shocking state of NHS dentistry across the country; raises once again the all too common cases of DIY tooth extractions and patients forced to attend A&E due to dental pain; highlights the worrying rates of access for children, with over 5 million children not seeing … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 35 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Wednesday 11th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 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 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 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Apr 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 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 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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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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Victims and Courts Bill
47 speeches (9,859 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: None That Alex Davies-Jones, Jake Richards, Phil Brickell, Joe Powell, Melanie Ward, Nick Timothy and Zöe Franklin - Link to Speech |
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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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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 11:30 a.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 16th April 2026 2 p.m. Representation of the People Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |