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
Children's Wellbeing Bill: Conservatives using victims as "political football"
Commenting on the Conservative amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
8 Jan 2025
Cooper: Badenoch should sack Jenrick as shadow justice secretary for "shameless" comments
Responding to Robert Jenrick defending his comments on "people from alien cultures" on the Today Programme, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 Jan 2025
Sandwich carers: complete review into financial support for carers needed
Responding to University College London’s report that says sandwich carers suffer from a deterioration in both their mental and physical health over time, Liberal Democrat Care and Carers spokesperson Alison Bennett MP said:
7 Jan 2025
Musk post on US “liberating Britain”: Ed Davey says US Ambassador should be summoned to explain
Responding to Elon Musk’s latest post on X in which he suggested that America should “liberate the people of Britain” and overthrow the government, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
6 Jan 2025
Revealed: 90% of schools with RAAC yet to see removals - which may take 5 years
Questioning by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that RAAC is yet to be removed from 90% of affected schools, as the Government admits it may take up to 5 years to mitigate the problem.
6 Jan 2025
Starmer NHS speech: Government risks “putting hip replacements over heart attacks” as 12-hour A&E waits soar
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the Government’s plan for NHS waiting lists due to be announced today.
6 Jan 2025
Flu admissions: alarming consequences from lack of winterpoofing
Responding to the "concerning rate" of people being admitted to the hospital with flu, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
6 Jan 2025
Davey: social care review should be "done and dusted within a year"
Commenting on the Health Secretary's announcement of an independent social care commission and cross-party talks on social care reform, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
6 Jan 2025
Davey: Social care commission "long overdue"
Commenting on the Government's annoucement of an independent commission into adult social care, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
6 Jan 2025