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
British economy in desperate need of repair after Conservative incompetence
Responding to the Chancellor's embargoed remarks on the economy, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
29 Jul 2024
CQC: entire NHS and care system needs fixing
Responding to the Health Secretary saying that the Care Quality Commission "is not fit for purpose", Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Jul 2024
GB Energy: We cannot be left at the mercy of Putin again
Responding to the government’s deal between GB Energy and the Crown Estate, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
25 Jul 2024
Conservative Leadership: a group of arsonists asking for a new box of matches
Responding to reports that seven Conservative MPs have asked for nomination papers for the Conservative Leadership, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
25 Jul 2024
IFS report shows last Conservative Govt trashed the economy and sent mortgages spiralling
Responding to the latest IFS report that shows 320,000 people have been pushed into poverty because of mortgage interest rate rises, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
25 Jul 2024
Crime Stats: Conservative failures mean victims of crime don’t know if they will see justice
EMBARGO: Immediate Release Responding to the latest crime statistics showing that an average of 5,829 crimes went unsolved every...
25 Jul 2024
Cleverly: A failed Conservative minister with a tarnished legacy
Responding to news that James Cleverly has formally announced that he will be running to be the next Conservative Leader, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
25 Jul 2024
EA Annual Report: public sick to the back teeth of polluting firms
Responding to the Environment Agency's annual report showing 'water companies underperforming', Liberal DemocratEnvironment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
25 Jul 2024
NAO Health Report: Heart of govt's agenda must be rescuing the NHS
Responding to the National Audit Office report which said that the 'scale of the challenges facing the NHS today and foreseeable in the years ahead is unprecedented', Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
25 Jul 2024