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Z?e Franklin's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Z?e Franklin

• 22 Jul 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Despite the suggestions from Reform MPs and some Conservatives that policies on the environment are a waste of governmental time and money, residents from across my Guildford constituency have spoken clearly, urgently and passionately about the crisis facing our environment. What is striking is not just how much people care, but how much they believe that the Government are falling short. Sixty-five per cent of Surrey residents do not think the Government are doing enough on climate and nature. Polling by Surrey county council’s resident insight unit shows that climate change and environmental policy consistently rank in the top five public concerns, alongside healthcare and NHS privatisation.

  Full debate: Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment

• 26 Apr 2025: Tweet

  Since being elected in July, my casework team and I have responded to 10,629 letters from constituents on issues varying from potholes to policing, from climate change to conflict overseas and from school places to sewage. Here are some recent success stories... https://x.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1916130311055745479/photo/1 [Source]

• 15 Apr 2025: Tweet

  Centrica is offering grants of up to £100,000 for innovative net-zero projects in the South East and East of England. This funding could help local organisations from across #Guildford constituency tackle climate change, lower energy bills, and create a real impact in our community. Applications close 17th April. Find out more and apply: https://www.centrica.com/sustainability/energy-for-tomorrow/ [Source]

• 27 Mar 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  What steps are the Government taking to address diesel islands, which are sections of track without electrification such as those between Reading and my constituency, to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector and encourage the transition to cleaner rail travel?

  Full debate: Decarbonising Transport

• 21 Mar 2025: Tweet

  ???? Today is the International Day of Forests! ???? Let’s come together to protect our precious woodlands by saying NO to biomass and BECCS. These practices harm our environment and contribute to climate change. We need to invest in truly sustainable energy solutions that preserve our forests and promote a greener future for all. ???? #CutCarbonNotForests [Source]

• 19 Nov 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Let me say how grateful I am that the Government have accepted Lords amendment 3. The accessibility of public transport is crucial for all those who wish to use rail services and are currently unable to do so because of their disability needs. All village stations in my constituency lack step-free access, and it is deeply frustrating for train users that they have to schlep into Guildford. Wonderful as Guildford town station is, they should not have to travel that far; they should be able to get on the train and head where they want to go. Accessibility is not just for those with disability concerns, as it improves the service for all users—I think of mums and dads with buggies, and cyclists. Step-free access makes trains more accessible, meaning that more people use them. That improves the level of traffic on our roads, which leads to the goals that we all share to reach net zero and create a greener future. I endorse Lords amendment 3 and will support it. I look forward to seeing the detail of the Government’s accessibility road map, and a step change in the speed of delivery under the Access for All programme.

  Full debate: Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

• 09 Nov 2024: Tweet

  On Friday last week I met with #Guildford-based energy procurement company to discuss their new product True which supports businesses with achieving sustainability goals and their path to net zero. We also discussed some exciting opportunities they are working on for local businesses. [Source]

• 10 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Commuters find the situation frustrating because they want to switch to trains. If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and encouraging people to switch their mode of transport to the railways, we must address both reliability and train fares. People look at the train service and say, “It is not convenient, it is not reliable and it is expensive.” We must stop train fares rising, because we need to encourage people to get out of their cars and choose the sustainable transport method that is the railway.

  Full debate: Cost of Rail Fares

• 25 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @ClimateAPPG: Calling all MPs and peers ???? We're joining forces with the @EnvironmentAPPG to run a Climate & Nature Leadership Programme… [Source]

• 15 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @ChairGreenLDs: A crammed @GreenLibDems fringe meeting on how local authorities can deliver improved Climate Crisis mitigation and Susta… [Source]

• 12 Sep 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  We have a cost of living crisis and a climate emergency, and we need to invest in a future where homes are energy-efficient, affordable to heat and zero carbon. Given that the Government intend to remove winter fuel payments to pensioners, it is all the more pertinent that we insulate people’s homes from the very start to prevent them from struggling with their bills and to prevent elderly people from freezing during the winter. If we had insulated homes when they were built, as we are advocating, perhaps we would not have needed this debate. We should ensure that everyone’s home is warm. These changes would make a real difference to people’s lives by lowering energy costs, improving public health and tackling the climate crisis head-on.

  Full debate: New Housing: Environmental Standards

• 08 Jun 2024: Tweet

  RT @LibDems: We can grow our economy, create the jobs of the future AND tackle the climate emergency. The two go hand in hand, it doesn't… [Source]

• 02 Jun 2024: Tweet

  This afternoon I was out in Wood Street Village chatting to people about the General Election. Top topics today: ???? Problems getting a GP appointment and the way the Conservatives have failed the NHS ???? Lack of public transport ???? The urgent need to tackle the climate crisis https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1797340117352231316/photo/1 [Source]

• 21 Apr 2024: Tweet

  RT @LibDems: Tackling climate change means investing in new technologies, driving innovation and building the green jobs of the future. F… [Source]

• 02 Oct 2023: Tweet

  @SurreyCouncil you are currently encouraging residents to complete your priorities survey. Great to see nature & biodiversity on the list, and recycling. But, it does not include an overarching priority of 'tackling the climate crisis'. Why is this? https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1708816131572559983/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 Apr 2023: Tweet

  Train travel is crucial now and long-term to tackle the climate crisis but it needs to be accessible so that everyone in our communities can choose it. https://twitter.com/LDTradeUnionist/status/1650187779156869120 [Source]

• 02 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Excellent news from @PaulDFollows. Go ahead for #Dunsfold fossil fuel exploration should never have been allowed go ahead in the first place. We need to focus our energies on green energy production not fossil fuels. Thank you @WaverleyBC, @ProtectDunsfold and @GoodLawProject. https://twitter.com/PaulDFollows/status/1631319793973305347 [Source]

• 21 Feb 2023: Tweet

  I'm very concerned by news today that UKOG have discovered a large deposit of gas at Dunsfold and the impact this will have on the environment and local community. We should be investing in renewable energy not relying on fossil fuels. Statement below. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1628119513664262168/photo/1 [Source]

• 08 Dec 2022: Tweet

  I am bitterly disappointed that this did not pass. Tackling the #climatecrisis should be a green thread through all we do, including our approach to investment. You can read more from me in the article linked. https://twitter.com/GuildfordLibDem/status/1600825201016438784 [Source]

• 12 Oct 2022: Tweet

  @Wera_Hobhouse closing with the important remind that “the cost of the climate emergency should not fall on the shoulders of those who can least afford it”. [Source]

• 08 Jun 2022: Tweet

  Thank you @EdwardJDavey for backing myself, @PaulDFollows and local campaigners on this issue. Once again the Conservative Government is ignoring the concerns of local people and undermining efforts to tackle the climate crisis. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/08/fury-government-council-overruled-surrey-hills-gas-drilling [Source]

• 22 Apr 2022: Tweet

  @GuildfordLibDem and I are committed to tackling the #climatecrisis alongside residents across #Guildford, #Cranleigh. Doing so has to be a green thread that runs through everything we do as a society otherwise we are failing the planet and future generations. #EarthDay2022 https://twitter.com/GuildfordLibDem/status/1517465393371226114 [Source]

• 15 Apr 2022: Tweet

  When we talk about #GreenEnergy there is a hidden but essential partner in our battle to tackle the climate emergency and save our planet - insulation. Read more from me on this via the link: http://guildfordlibdems.org.uk/YearofGreenInsulation #YearofGreen https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1514898828196921346/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Apr 2022: Tweet

  All this month I'm focusing on #GreenEnergy as part of my #YearofGreen. This week I've written an article about how the future of energy has to be green. Read more here: http://guildford.lib.dm/FutureEnergyMustBeGreen https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1512792450716209153/photo/1 [Source]

• 04 Apr 2022: Tweet

  Our future has to be green because there is no planet B. The @LibDems have a clear plan which includes an emphasis on #GreenEnergy. If you agree make sure you ????️ Sign up and back the Lib Dem plan: http://LibDems.org.uk/Green ????️ Vote for me and @GuildfordLibDem at the next election https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1510905015304609800/photo/1 [Source]

• 02 Apr 2022: Tweet

  A crucial part of the discussion on how we tackle the #ClimateCrisis is #GreenEnergy. This month as part of my #YearofGreen I will be focusing on energy. #GreenEnergy https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1510172055060295680/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Feb 2022: Tweet

  The Lib Dems have a clear, coherent and ambitious strategy to tackle energy supply and climate change. After all, there's no planet B. #ClimateCrisis @LibDems @GreenLibDems @DailyMailUK https://twitter.com/GreenLibDems/status/1489737865709989893 [Source]

• 02 Feb 2022: Tweet

  It’s was lovely too to see Cllr Cait Taylor (Lead Member for Climate Change on Guildford Borough Council and fellow @GuildfordLibDem) there supporting the event. We even managed a little catch up. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1488801547966464002/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2021: Tweet

  @LibDems leader @EdwardJDavey backs a carbon border tax for UK to force China to cut emissions. Pleased to see this. #Cop26 https://inews.co.uk/news/cop26-ed-davey-backs-carbon-border-tax-uk-force-polluting-china-cut-emossions-1287301 [Source]

• 30 Oct 2021: Tweet

  The environment must be a green thread that runs through all policy-making and everything that we do as a society. With just one day to go to COP26, it's worth noting that in the #Budget2021 speech the number of times 'climate' was mentioned was zero. Rather telling I'd say. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1454478211694350342/photo/1 [Source]

• 29 Oct 2021: Tweet

  #COP26 is just days away now and what is clear is that the Conservative Gov is failing to lead by example on tackling the #ClimateCrisis and is not prepared to take real action. @LibDems are. Here's our 5 point Green Recovery Plan. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1454100727614246930/photo/1 [Source]

• 20 Oct 2021: Tweet

  It is the height of hypocrisy for Gov to be hosting #COP26 and telling others to reduce emissions and go green when they are allowing and defending the decision of Surrey's Conservatives to allow six oil wells to go ahead here in Surrey. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-oil-drilling-surrey-cop26-b1941755.html#r3z-addoor [Source]

• 03 Oct 2021: Tweet

  @GrahamB69250243 Absolutely @GrahamB69250243. The #LibDems are clear that switching to green energy is vital for cutting emissions and meeting our climate change commitments. We would invest now so Britain gets 80% of its electricity from green energy by 2030. [Source]

• 21 Sep 2021: Tweet

  Shared yesterday but sharing again as important. This application will be producing grey hydrogen where its CO2 emissions aren’t captured - far from compatible with Surrey’s aims to be net-zero carbon by 2030. I encourage local people to add their objections by the end of today. https://twitter.com/ZeroGuildford/status/1439893391731531778 [Source]

• 10 Jun 2021: Tweet

  I thought I’d misheard yesterday but turns out I didn’t. The PM really did fly the c250miles to Cornwall for the G7 summit. I thought he and the Government were all about their ‘commitment to tackling climate change’… https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1402881984674811904/photo/1 [Source]

• 05 Jun 2021: Tweet

  Great to see this @GuildfordBC. Big thanks to all involved - achieving this crucial and ambitious target is not the work of just one dept. A special thanks though to #LibDem exec members cllrs @james_steel7 and Jan Harwood who lead on Environment and Climate Change respectively. https://twitter.com/GuildfordBC/status/1401090815557054469 [Source]

• 08 Apr 2021: Tweet

  Great news for Friary & St Nic residents. Cait's passionate about working to tackle climate change and cares deeply about housing issues and the right of everyone to have access to quality, affordable housing. I know she'll be a great cllr and member of the @GuildfordLibDem team. https://twitter.com/GuildfordLibDem/status/1380156741506195466 [Source]

• 27 Nov 2020: Tweet

  Thanks @PaulDFollows for keeping us informed on this application's discussion today. You're right, it should not be approved - it's incompatible with the urgent need to tackle the #ClimateCrisis and Surrey CC's own climate emergency declaration. https://twitter.com/PaulDFollows/status/1332256547263696897 [Source]

• 07 Oct 2020: Tweet

  So pleased to see this from @GuildfordBC as part of its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. #CleanAirDay2020 #ClimateEmergency https://buff.ly/3jEpTmt https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1313887087956033538/photo/1 [Source]

• 26 Sep 2020: Tweet

  Tackling the #ClimateEmergency is important and urgent. Make sure you #makeyourvoiceheard and help to shape Waverley Borough Council's Climate Action Plan. You have until Friday 16th October to complete the #Survey https://twitter.com/WaverleyBC/status/1309463022801506304 [Source]

• 23 Sep 2020: Tweet

  If you live in #Cranleigh and villages area of Guildford constituency, do make sure you complete @WaverleyBC's survey about what they can do to help tackle climate change. ???? Such an important issue so #HaveYourSay #GetInvolved #ClimateEmergency https://twitter.com/WaverleyBC/status/1291388861084577797 [Source]

• 17 Aug 2020: Tweet

  So proud of the @GuildfordLibDem team on @GuildfordBC who are taking a strong lead on tackling the #climatecrisis locally. Led by Cllr Jan Harwood (Merrow) the team have successfully agreed a new Strategy for Net-Zero Carbon. More info on @guildforddragon https://buff.ly/2PZuAdA https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1295322055160868864/photo/1 [Source]

• 18 Jul 2020: Tweet

  Delighted to confirm the dates/times of our virtual climate cuppa. This is your chance to share your thoughts on tackling the climate crisis locally. To attend email office @ https://www.guildfordlibdems.org.uk/ with your name/preferred date/contact email and we’ll provide zoom details. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1284533447109812224/photo/1 [Source]

• 19 Jun 2020: Tweet

  Over 100% public debt is deeply concerning. However, the Gov must not respond with harsh cuts - that will just harm our society and recovery. Instead, we must choose a green recovery plan. One that gets people back into work and tackles the climate crisis. https://buff.ly/3egdnXH https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1273994456769990661/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2019: Tweet

  We must build a zero-carbon economy and fight climate change for the sake of future generations. With the support of voters like Nick, we can make this positive change. Vote Liberal Democrats on Thursday! #GE2019 #BrighterFuture #TeamZoe https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1204373992678838272/photo/1 [Source]

• 28 Nov 2019: Tweet

  @XRGuildford @frackfreeunited @AnneMilton @ajrichardson_uk @GuildfordLabour Thanks for tagging me in this. My view, and the policy of @LibDems, is clear on fracking. We want to ban fracking because of its negative impacts on climate change and the local environment. [Source]

• 26 Nov 2019: Tweet

  "We are the first generation to know we are destroying our planet and I have to look my children in the eyes every day knowing that." I'm proud of the Liberal Democrats' plan to tackle the climate emergency. Here's more from the University of Surrey hustings last week. #GE2019 https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1199231353797124096/video/1 [Source]

• 19 Nov 2019: Tweet

  Our planet is in crisis. However, the money rescued by stopping Brexit can jump-start an economy-wide response to our climate emergency. #StopBrexit https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1196700908270301184/photo/1 [Source]

• 07 Nov 2019: Tweet

  Thank you to @BrayParry and @TheGreenParty for standing aside at this election as part of @unitetoremain. #Guildford and #Cranleigh deserve a strong voice in Parliament, to stop Brexit, tackle the climate emergency and fight for a brighter future for Britain. I am that voice. [Source]

• 19 Sep 2019: Tweet

  “The UK and EU should be working together ... But Brexit has created uncertainty and raised the risk that the climate crisis will be pushed off the political agenda at this critical moment." https://buff.ly/2O9TcAy #ClimateEmergency #ClimateStrike @the_ecologist https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/1174589951037575178/photo/1 [Source]

• 18 Sep 2019: Tweet

  "The #ClimateEmergency is real and we must act now to ensure planet earth and our long term survival. I am therefore delighted that @LibDems Conference this weekend passed an ambitious strategy to reach net zero 2045." Read more here: https://buff.ly/309NTs3 @GuildfordLibDem [Source]

• 23 Jul 2019: Tweet

  "Climate breakdown is an imminent threat. It’s time to treat it like one." Cllr George Potter writes about why the Lib Dems want Guildford borough council to declare a climate emergency. https://guildfordlibdems.org.uk/en/article/2019/1316816/blogpost-the-climate-emergency-it-s-time-to-act [Source]

• 23 Jul 2019: Tweet

  Brilliant to see the @GuildfordLibDem council team leading the way on the #ClimateEmergency motion and working with a Green cllr on #singleuseplastic free motion. @georgewpotter @CllrReeves https://twitter.com/GuildfordLibDem/status/1153642886619176960 [Source]

• 20 May 2019: Tweet

  @catherinemep has been our lone MEP for years yet has made a huge difference on many issues including climate change. #EuroElections2019 are to #StopBrexit AND safeguard our planet’s future. So remember VOTE #LibDem https://twitter.com/SELibDems/status/1129717527863529478 [Source]

• 08 May 2019: Tweet

  Stumbled across this on @BBCRadio4 The episode on today was fascinating, especially the discussion of using art to explore climate change further. https://buff.ly/2VllvRy [Source]

• 25 May 2017: Tweet

  I use solar panels and a green energy company to help keep Guildford and our planet beautiful. But we can do more. Vote Zöe Franklin. https://twitter.com/ZoeFranklinLD/status/867640126700220416/photo/1 [Source]