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).

378

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)

387

Written Questions

34

Oral Questions

88

Debates Spoken In⚑

125

Speeches⚑

378

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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2 AYE

Health Bill

2 votes · 7 Sept 2026

3 AYE1 NO

Representation of the People Bill

4 votes · 2 Sept 2026

1 AYE2 NO

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 14 Jul 2026

2 NO

Immigration and Asylum Bill

2 votes · 13 Jul 2026

2 AYE

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

2 votes · 1 Jul 2026

2 AYE1 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 22 Jun 2026

3 AYE

National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee

3 votes · 17 Jun 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

Fuse Games and Star Wars: Galactic Racer

1 signature

That this House congratulates Guildford-based video game developer Fuse Games on the development of Star Wars: Galactic Racer; celebrates the studio's achievement in bringing a new racing game to the iconic Star Wars franchise for the first time in over 20 years; recognises the c

14 Oct 2026

20 Years of Guildford Shakespeare Company

1 signature

That this House congratulates Guildford Shakespeare Company on reaching its 20th anniversary in 2026; notes that since its founding in 2006 by Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches, the company has grown into a highly respected independent theatre company, renowned for producing exceptio

12 Oct 2026

Cool Planet Technologies carbon capture plant

1 signature

That this House congratulates Guildford-based Cool Planet Technologies on the opening of its new carbon capture plant at Holcim’s Höver cement facility in Germany; notes that the plant is expected to capture up to 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year; welcomes the company’s

12 Oct 2026

Lord Lieutenancy of Surrey transition

1 signature

That this House congratulates Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO on the completion of eleven years of distinguished service as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, a role he has held since 2015; thanks him for his dedication to public service, his steadfast support for communities,

8 Sept 2026

Publication of Legal Advice on Local Government Reorganisation

1 signature

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House the legal advice received by His Majesty's Government relating to the lawfulness and legal robustness of the local government reorganisat

7 Sept 2026

Contribution of Gaynor White to Worplesdon Parish Council

1 signature

That this House congratulates Mrs Gaynor White on her retirement as Clerk to Worplesdon Parish Council after many years of distinguished service to the people of Worplesdon; notes that she has served the parish for more than a quarter of a century, becoming one of the longest-ser

1 Sept 2026

Commencement of section 106 of the Equality Act 2010

15 signatures

That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elect

9 Jul 2026

Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates

36 signatures

That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, inclu

30 Jun 2026

Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support

1 signature

That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which p

19 May 2026

Local government and social care

1 signature

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

19 May 2026

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