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
Neighbourhood policing pledge: Govt must reassure police can focus on communities
Responding to reports that the government will pledge an additional 13,000 neighbourhood police officers, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
3 Dec 2024
Liberal Democrats will vote against NICs rise to protect small businesses
Ahead of the vote to raise employers’ National Insurance today (3rd December), Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Dec 2024
Pat McFadden: government’s targets will be meaningless unless they reverse disastrous mistakes
Responding to Pat McFadden on the Laura Kuenssberg show on the government's plan for change, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
2 Dec 2024
‘Love is Enough’ surges into the Top 10 of the iTunes charts as Ed Davey’s Christmas No. 1 bid gathers momentum
The Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir and Ed Davey’s bid to reach Christmas Number 1 is gathering momentum after ‘Love is Enough’ has surged to number 6 in the iTunes chart today (30th November).
2 Dec 2024
Bank of England: Ministers need to set out steps to Trump-proof economy
Responding to the Bank of England’s fiscal stability report which warned of the potential impact of the impending Donald Trump Presidency on the economy, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
2 Dec 2024
MUSIC VIDEO FOR ED DAVEY’S CHRISTMAS NO.1 BID “LOVE IS ENOUGH” RELEASED
A new Christmas classic has entered the scene, with today’s release of the music video for the charity Christmas single ‘Love is Enough’ by Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir feat. Ed Davey.
2 Dec 2024
Pension Credit: A damning indictment of the government’s failure to protect pensioners this winter
Responding to the latest pension credit figures which show that show 53,400 people are still waiting for a decision on whether they are eligible for Pension Credit, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
28 Nov 2024
Homelessness stats: Lib Dems call for end to homelessness this Parliament
Responding to the latest figures for homelessness, Liberal Democrat Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson, Vikki Slade MP said:
28 Nov 2024
Ed Davey Launches Bid for Christmas No.1 Hit With “Love Is Enough”
Ed Davey has turned Ed Sleigh-Vey to take on Wham! and Mariah Carey in this year’s battle for the coveted Official UK Charts Christmas Number 1.
28 Nov 2024