Franklin was initially selected for Guildford in the 2017 general election, coming second to Anne Milton, who had held the seat since taking it from the Liberal Democrats in 2005. She stood for a second time in 2019, achieving a 12.5-per-cent swing to the Lib Dems against the backdrop of a substantial Conservative majority nationally. Franklin won the seat at the 2024 general election with an 11.7-per-cent swing, making her the fourth successive woman to hold the seat.[3]
Personal life
Franklin lives in Guildford with her husband Chris and their two children.[4]