Lib Dems to introduce legislation to proscribe the IRGC
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the Liberal Democrats will be bringing forward legislation to urgently proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
3 Mar 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Spring statement: Govt must commit to reaching 3% of GDP for defence spending by 2030
Responding to today's Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:
3 Mar 2026
An extra one million pensioners to be hit by Labour’s stealth taxes unless Chancellor acts
An extra one million pensioners are to be dragged into paying income tax over the next four years due to Labour’s stealth taxes, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility forecasts published as part of today’s Spring Statement said.
3 Mar 2026
Davey calls for ‘crumbling hospitals taskforce’, as number of DHSC staff working on new hospitals falls by two-thirds
The number of staff in the Department of Health and Social Care who are working on the New Hospital Programme has fallen by almost two-thirds in just two years, a Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Question has revealed.
6 Feb 2025
Chagos deal is "shambolic" - Government must give MPs a say
Commenting on Starmer's plans to push ahead with the Chagos deal, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:
5 Feb 2025
Local elections delayed: Ed Davey slams “disgraceful stitch up” between Labour and Conservatives
Responding to the Government’s announcement that local elections planned for this May are being delayed in nine council areas, all but two of which are run by the Conservatives, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
5 Feb 2025
Trump's proposal for Gaza "bizarre" and "dangerous"
Responding to Donald Trump's proposals for the US to 'take over' Gaza, which could then become the 'Riviera' of the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
5 Feb 2025
Ed Davey: Starmer must express solidarity with Denmark over Trump threats on Greenland
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with the Danish Prime Minister today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey:
4 Feb 2025
Trump tariffs: Ed Davey calls for Commonwealth summit with Canada to discuss response to “playground bully” tactics
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to convene a summit of Commonwealth leaders, including the Canadian Prime Minister, to discuss a joint response to President Trump’s damaging trade tariffs.
3 Feb 2025
Thames Water: Lib Dem MP urges High Court to reject proposed restructuring
Today (3rd February), Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard has urged the High Court in a witness statement not to let Thames Water (TW) take on an extra £3bn in debt.
3 Feb 2025
Davey: PM must "drop his red line" on Customs Union as he meets EU leaders
Commenting on Keir Starmer's trip to Brussels on Monday, where he will hold talks with EU leaders on defence and security, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
2 Feb 2025
Cooper ruling out youth mobility scheme is "short-sighted and bitter blow to young people"
Responding to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ruling out any plans for Labour to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU during an interview with Trevor Phillips this morning, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
2 Feb 2025