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: NICs hit is creating a perfect storm for the care sector
Responding, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
22 Nov 2024
ICC arrest warrants for Hamas and Netanyahu: UK government must uphold ruling
Responding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
22 Nov 2024
Ofwat on water bill rises: once again the regulator is proving itself unfit for purpose
Responding to comments by the Ofwat Chief Executive on the Today Programme this morning where he said that water bills will likely go up by more than initially expected, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Nov 2024
John Prescott: his legacy will be remembered far into the future
Responding to the news of John Prescott passing away, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Nov 2024
Thames Water: we need to see an outright ban on exec bonuses whilst sewage scandal drags on
Responding to reporting that the regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday a £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
21 Nov 2024
Carers UK research: government needs to recognise the critical role carers play
Responding to Carers UK research putting the economic value of care provided by unpaid carers at £184 billion a year, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Nov 2024
Dentists left in the dark as government fails to assess impact of NICs hikes
The Liberal Democrats have revealed that the government made no assessment of its recent tax hike on NHS dentists.
21 Nov 2024
Inflation rises: Economic vandalism of the Conservative party lives on
Responding to inflation rising to 2.3%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
20 Nov 2024
Ed Davey speech at farmers' rally in Westminster: This Labour government doesn’t understand rural communities
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Government to think again and scrap the “cruel” Family Farm Tax, in a speech to a rally of farmers in Westminster.
19 Nov 2024