Zöe Franklin
Liberal DemocratMP for Guildford · Since 2024
Recent Activity
Spoke in debate: Representation of the People Bill
Parliamentary appearance by Zöe Franklin
Voted AYE on: Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Zöe Franklin voted AYE on 'Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading' (411-102, passed)
Voted AYE on: Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Zöe Franklin voted AYE on 'Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88' (85-427, defeated)
Voted NO on: Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Zöe Franklin voted NO on 'Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67' (105-410, defeated)
Voted AYE on: Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Zöe Franklin voted AYE on 'Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65' (166-346, defeated)
Representation of the People Bill
It was an absolute privilege to serve on the Bill Committee for this legislation and, before that, on the Speaker’s Conference, many of whose recommendations have appeared in the Bill. I am particularly pleased to see the Government adopt the long-held Liberal Democrat policy of extending the right to vote for 16 and 17-year-olds. Giving young people a say in the decisions that shape their lives and their futures is long overdue, and I am glad that we will see it become reality. I agree with man