Zöe Franklin

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Zöe Franklin is the Liberal Democrat MP for Guildford, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Local Government).

358

Votes Cast

£139,207

Expenses 2024-25

8,429

Majority

47.5%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£139,207

Staffing£113,833
Office£17,467
Travel£4,417
Accommodation£3,490

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 48,294 voters

Liberal Democrat
22,937 votes47.5%
Conservative
14,508 votes30.0%
Reform UK
4,395 votes9.1%
Labour
3,931 votes8.1%
Green Party
2,268 votes4.7%
The Peace Party - Non-violence, Justice, Environment
255 votes0.5%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

322

Written Questions

33

Oral Questions

85

Debates Spoken In

119

Speeches

358

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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1 AYE1 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

2 votes · 22 Jun 2026

3 AYE

National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee

3 votes · 17 Jun 2026

3 AYE

Railways Bill Remaining Stages

3 votes · 10 Jun 2026

2 AYE

Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee

2 votes · 8 Jun 2026

2 AYE

Armed Forces Bill Committee

2 votes · 2 Jun 2026

4 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

4 votes · 27 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(3)

(a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Margaret Sharp

£2,000 paid in regular quarterly payments of £500

£2,000
Name of donor
Margaret Sharp
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
£2,000 paid in regular quarterly payments of £500
Donor status
individual

Registered 3 April 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

National Liberal Club

Membership of the National Liberal Club until 31st December 2026

1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026

£1,140
Name of donor
National Liberal Club
Address of donor
1 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2HE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Membership of the National Liberal Club until 31st December 2026, value £1,140
Date received
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
Date accepted
2 January 2026
Donor status
unincorporated association

Registered 5 February 2026

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

15/8/24 to 21/12/25

Membership of the National Liberal Club from 15/8/24 to 21/12/25. Estimated value based on publicly available membership information: £200 one-off joining fee plus £983.90 (annual membership fee) x 1.375 (1 year plus additional months)

8 July 2024 to 31 December 2025

£200
Name of donor
National Liberal Club
Address of donor
1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Membership of the National Liberal Club from 15/8/24 to 21/12/25. Estimated value based on publicly available membership information: £200 one-off joining fee plus £983.90 (annual membership fee) x 1.375 (1 year plus additional months), value £1,552.86
Date received
8 July 2024 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted
12 July 2024
Donor status
unincorporated association

Registered 4 August 2024

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Zöe in Parliament

Local Government

8 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 96), dated 3 February 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 5 February 2026, be annulled.

9 Feb 2026

Surrey Youth Focus

12 signatures

That this House expresses regret at the announcement that Surrey Youth Focus will close at the end of 2025; recognises their important work since 2011, bringing charities, children’s and youth organisations, and the public sector together and supporting them to improve the lives

1 Dec 2025

10,000th Robotic Procedure at Royal Surrey County Hospital

12 signatures

That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital on completing its 10,000th robotic procedure since the technology was first introduced at the hospital in 2009; recognises the significance of this major milestone in terms of supporting thousands of patients undergoi

1 Dec 2025

110 years of the Women's Institute

33 signatures

That this House congratulates the Women’s Institute on 110 years since its formation in 1915; recognises its position as one of the oldest and largest women's organisations and the important role it plays in inspiring women from all over England, Wales and The Islands to be activ

18 Nov 2025

Local government and social care

50 signatures

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

3 Nov 2025

50 years of Cheesman Brothers, Guildford

11 signatures

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 hi

22 Oct 2025

Dose of Nature

13 signatures

That this House recognises the work of Dose of Nature, a charity based in Guildford and Richmond, which improves mental health through supported access to natural environments; congratulates them on the recent opening of their new community garden in Guildford, opened in conjunct

16 Jul 2025

FareShare Sussex and Surrey

15 signatures

That this House commends the work of FareShare Sussex and Surrey in tackling hunger and food waste across Surrey and Sussex; recognises the redistribution of 2,560 tonnes of surplus food to the region, helping 28,500 vulnerable people each week and saving charities £16.5m annuall

15 Jul 2025

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

8 signatures

That this House congratulates Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust on being rated outstanding for leadership in its latest report from the Care Quality Commission; commends chief executive Louise Stead and her senior team for delivering clear strategic direction, compassionate leade

23 Jun 2025

Surrey Search and Rescue

18 signatures

That this House recognises Surrey Search and Rescue for their invaluable voluntary work in assisting the emergency services to find missing vulnerable adults and children; acknowledges their 24/7 commitment to supporting those in need; commends their team of over 80 people and se

5 Jun 2025

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