Zöe Franklin MP
@zoefranklinld.bsky.social
Proud to be the Liberal Democrat MP for Guildford and our villages. 🏘️ Promoted by Guildford Lib Dems, GU1 1QD 🔶
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I know the budget is on everyone’s minds at the moment and I’m keen to hear your thoughts. Here are three from me to get the conversation started. I really think it was a missed opportunity on the part of the Labour government.
You can share your thoughts at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
You can share your thoughts at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I know the budget is on everyone’s minds at the moment and I’m keen to hear your thoughts. Here are three from me to get the conversation started. I really think it was a missed opportunity on the part of the Labour government.
You can share your thoughts at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
You can share your thoughts at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
This week, I joined with fellow West Surrey MPs, Al Pinkerton and Will Forster, in writing to the Secretary of State for Health to share our concerns and seek clarification regarding Frimley Park and Surrey Heartlands ICBs' decision to pause all new ADHD and ASB assessments. More below.
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This week, I joined with fellow West Surrey MPs, Al Pinkerton and Will Forster, in writing to the Secretary of State for Health to share our concerns and seek clarification regarding Frimley Park and Surrey Heartlands ICBs' decision to pause all new ADHD and ASB assessments. More below.
Families and pensioners are struggling to get by, and businesses are going bust while the economy is at a standstill.
Ahead of the budget today, here's the changes I'm hoping to see to improve the lives of people in #Guildford constituency and the country.
Ahead of the budget today, here's the changes I'm hoping to see to improve the lives of people in #Guildford constituency and the country.
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Families and pensioners are struggling to get by, and businesses are going bust while the economy is at a standstill.
Ahead of the budget today, here's the changes I'm hoping to see to improve the lives of people in #Guildford constituency and the country.
Ahead of the budget today, here's the changes I'm hoping to see to improve the lives of people in #Guildford constituency and the country.
I’ve long campaigned on the need to abolish the two-child limit on benefits, that has left countless families in #Guildford constituency and beyond struggling, whilst deepening child poverty across the country.
Read my statement👇
Read my statement👇
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’ve long campaigned on the need to abolish the two-child limit on benefits, that has left countless families in #Guildford constituency and beyond struggling, whilst deepening child poverty across the country.
Read my statement👇
Read my statement👇
The Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut for hospitality to support high streets and boost local businesses. We visited wine bar Cellar Magnifique and spoke to the owner whose comments mirror those of #Guildford-based businesses I speak with.
Read about the visit👇
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Read about the visit👇
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November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Lib Dems are calling for a 5% VAT cut for hospitality to support high streets and boost local businesses. We visited wine bar Cellar Magnifique and spoke to the owner whose comments mirror those of #Guildford-based businesses I speak with.
Read about the visit👇
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Read about the visit👇
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
As part of the English Devolution Bill that comes before the House of Commons this week Lib Dems are tabling an amendment to stop the Government cancelling local elections in May 2026 across a range of councils. Democracy delayed is democracy denied.
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/da476f3...
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/da476f3...
Starmer under pressure to reverse Rayner’s local election delays
Vote to be held on Tuesday on putting off ballots in nine areas, in a plan branded a ‘denial of democracy’
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As part of the English Devolution Bill that comes before the House of Commons this week Lib Dems are tabling an amendment to stop the Government cancelling local elections in May 2026 across a range of councils. Democracy delayed is democracy denied.
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/da476f3...
Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/da476f3...
Another busy week in Parliament and Guildford, speaking up for emergency service personnel, tackling harmful online behaviour, supporting local government discussions, celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with #Guildford’s Media Molecule, and inspiring young leaders to drive positive change.
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Another busy week in Parliament and Guildford, speaking up for emergency service personnel, tackling harmful online behaviour, supporting local government discussions, celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with #Guildford’s Media Molecule, and inspiring young leaders to drive positive change.
This afternoon, I popped in to DAiSY Fest which was being held at G Live. The event showcased more than 1000 disabled artists and 25 disability arts organisations from across the county.
It was absolutely buzzing and I was blown away by the wide variety of arts on display.
It was absolutely buzzing and I was blown away by the wide variety of arts on display.
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This afternoon, I popped in to DAiSY Fest which was being held at G Live. The event showcased more than 1000 disabled artists and 25 disability arts organisations from across the county.
It was absolutely buzzing and I was blown away by the wide variety of arts on display.
It was absolutely buzzing and I was blown away by the wide variety of arts on display.
So pleased to be out knocking on doors in Bellfields this morning with some of the Guildford Lib Dem team. A little soggy by the end but a bit of rain doesn’t deter us! Some great conversations, offers of help and picked up some casework too.
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
So pleased to be out knocking on doors in Bellfields this morning with some of the Guildford Lib Dem team. A little soggy by the end but a bit of rain doesn’t deter us! Some great conversations, offers of help and picked up some casework too.
Since becoming an MP, I often hear about the difficulty of getting a driving test here in #Guildford constituency.
I'm hoping to take part in a debate on this issue next week and want to hear from you. Please share your experiences at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
I'm hoping to take part in a debate on this issue next week and want to hear from you. Please share your experiences at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Since becoming an MP, I often hear about the difficulty of getting a driving test here in #Guildford constituency.
I'm hoping to take part in a debate on this issue next week and want to hear from you. Please share your experiences at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
I'm hoping to take part in a debate on this issue next week and want to hear from you. Please share your experiences at zoe.franklin.mp@parliament.uk.
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The news that a national lockdown could have been avoided is shattering. Kemi Badenoch should apologise on behalf of the Conservatives.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The news that a national lockdown could have been avoided is shattering. Kemi Badenoch should apologise on behalf of the Conservatives.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
People will never forgive them for partying while they left the country vulnerable and grieving.
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We were pleased to be joined at our Faith Covenant Forum today by Zöe Franklin MP, Chair of APPG on Faith & Society. Zöe introduced the session and thanked attendees for the important work they do around the Faith Covenant and encouraged sharing of experiences for best practice
Zöe Franklin MP
Zöe Franklin MP
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We were pleased to be joined at our Faith Covenant Forum today by Zöe Franklin MP, Chair of APPG on Faith & Society. Zöe introduced the session and thanked attendees for the important work they do around the Faith Covenant and encouraged sharing of experiences for best practice
Zöe Franklin MP
Zöe Franklin MP
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Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
It was great to join the reception in Parliament to mark 30 years of Playstation and generally celebrate the success of the UK games industry including Guildford’s very own Media Molecule.
I also tried my hand at Astrobot on PS5 and I wasn’t awful!
I also tried my hand at Astrobot on PS5 and I wasn’t awful!
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It was great to join the reception in Parliament to mark 30 years of Playstation and generally celebrate the success of the UK games industry including Guildford’s very own Media Molecule.
I also tried my hand at Astrobot on PS5 and I wasn’t awful!
I also tried my hand at Astrobot on PS5 and I wasn’t awful!
Sky-high energy bills are hurting families across #Guildford constituency. That’s why I’m joining my Liberal Democrats colleagues and backing our plan to cut bills by £90 a year and put money back in people’s pockets.
Next week's budget is time for the Chancellor to act.
Next week's budget is time for the Chancellor to act.
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sky-high energy bills are hurting families across #Guildford constituency. That’s why I’m joining my Liberal Democrats colleagues and backing our plan to cut bills by £90 a year and put money back in people’s pockets.
Next week's budget is time for the Chancellor to act.
Next week's budget is time for the Chancellor to act.
GWR have been in touch and asked me to share that following Storm Claudia there may be some residual disruption across their network for which they give their apologies.
If you're planning to travel on GWR services it is worth checking before you do so: www.gwr.com/check
If you're planning to travel on GWR services it is worth checking before you do so: www.gwr.com/check
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November 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
GWR have been in touch and asked me to share that following Storm Claudia there may be some residual disruption across their network for which they give their apologies.
If you're planning to travel on GWR services it is worth checking before you do so: www.gwr.com/check
If you're planning to travel on GWR services it is worth checking before you do so: www.gwr.com/check
A busy week in #Guildford and Westminster!
I challenged the Government on fixing joint enterprise law, met school leaders to discuss SEND, held a casework surgery, picked winners of my annual Christmas card competition, and marked 110 years of the Women’s Institute with a commemorative tree.
I challenged the Government on fixing joint enterprise law, met school leaders to discuss SEND, held a casework surgery, picked winners of my annual Christmas card competition, and marked 110 years of the Women’s Institute with a commemorative tree.
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A busy week in #Guildford and Westminster!
I challenged the Government on fixing joint enterprise law, met school leaders to discuss SEND, held a casework surgery, picked winners of my annual Christmas card competition, and marked 110 years of the Women’s Institute with a commemorative tree.
I challenged the Government on fixing joint enterprise law, met school leaders to discuss SEND, held a casework surgery, picked winners of my annual Christmas card competition, and marked 110 years of the Women’s Institute with a commemorative tree.
I would like to thank everyone who has contacted my office regarding the situation at Alms Heath, Ockham, as well as Cllr Pat Oven and Ockham Parish Council for their work and their willingness to collaborate to achieve positive outcomes for local residents.
Latest update👇
Latest update👇
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I would like to thank everyone who has contacted my office regarding the situation at Alms Heath, Ockham, as well as Cllr Pat Oven and Ockham Parish Council for their work and their willingness to collaborate to achieve positive outcomes for local residents.
Latest update👇
Latest update👇
Pleased to see the news that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped at the end of their terms. Policing should not be political. Lib Dems have tirelessly campaigned for this with my friend, and former Mole Valley cllr, Paul Kennedy leading the charge in Surrey.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
www.bbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Pleased to see the news that Police and Crime Commissioners will be scrapped at the end of their terms. Policing should not be political. Lib Dems have tirelessly campaigned for this with my friend, and former Mole Valley cllr, Paul Kennedy leading the charge in Surrey.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I have urged the Government to adopt the review mechanism set out in my amendment to the Sentencing Bill, establishing a statutory process to review convictions. This would ensure that individuals still imprisoned under legal tests now deemed flawed have true access to justice.
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I have urged the Government to adopt the review mechanism set out in my amendment to the Sentencing Bill, establishing a statutory process to review convictions. This would ensure that individuals still imprisoned under legal tests now deemed flawed have true access to justice.
Zero Carbon Guildford's fantastic #Guildford Community Fridge initiative is open from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, distributing good food that is approaching the end of its shelf life in supermarkets to the community.
Find out more👇
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Find out more👇
www.zerocarbonguildford.org/community-fr...
Guildford Community Fridge | Zero Carbon Guildford | Food Waste
ZERO community fridge is an initiative which redistributes surplus food in Guildford. The fridge is open Tuesdays & Thursdays and open to all. We save around 17 tons of food per year through around…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Zero Carbon Guildford's fantastic #Guildford Community Fridge initiative is open from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, distributing good food that is approaching the end of its shelf life in supermarkets to the community.
Find out more👇
www.zerocarbonguildford.org/community-fr...
Find out more👇
www.zerocarbonguildford.org/community-fr...
This morning I attended a service for #ArmisticeDay2025 at the Recording Angel Monument in Parliament.
It is so important that we remember those who served and died for our freedom, those who live with trauma and injury from their service, and reflect on how we can seek peace.
It is so important that we remember those who served and died for our freedom, those who live with trauma and injury from their service, and reflect on how we can seek peace.
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This morning I attended a service for #ArmisticeDay2025 at the Recording Angel Monument in Parliament.
It is so important that we remember those who served and died for our freedom, those who live with trauma and injury from their service, and reflect on how we can seek peace.
It is so important that we remember those who served and died for our freedom, those who live with trauma and injury from their service, and reflect on how we can seek peace.
Really special to come together with colleagues from all sides to mark 75 years since the Commons Chamber was rebuilt after bomb damage in WWII. Moments like these remind us of the history we’re part of and I'm proud to play a small role.
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Really special to come together with colleagues from all sides to mark 75 years since the Commons Chamber was rebuilt after bomb damage in WWII. Moments like these remind us of the history we’re part of and I'm proud to play a small role.
Another busy and varied week working (with the help of my team) to support the people, organisations and communities of Guildford constituency.
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another busy and varied week working (with the help of my team) to support the people, organisations and communities of Guildford constituency.
A very moving Borough Service of Remembrance today held at Holy Trinity followed by a ceremony at the Castle Grounds. Honoured to lay a wreath at Guildford’s New Memorial in remembrance of all those who have served and died for our safety and freedom since the Second World War. #WeWillRememberThem
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A very moving Borough Service of Remembrance today held at Holy Trinity followed by a ceremony at the Castle Grounds. Honoured to lay a wreath at Guildford’s New Memorial in remembrance of all those who have served and died for our safety and freedom since the Second World War. #WeWillRememberThem