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
Liberal Democrats call for emergency Health and Social Care budget as over 7.6 million people are on NHS waiting list
Responding to latest figures which reveal that the NHS waiting list has increased by 65,000 over the last month to over 7.6 million, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP said:
18 Jul 2024
Lib Dems call for Euros Bank Holiday if England win
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
18 Jul 2024
Over 1.5 million children impacted by "cruel" child benefit cap
Responding to the latest figures showing that a total of 440,000 households and over 1.5 million children are being impacted by the two child benefit cap, Liberal Democrat Work & Pensions Spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain said:
18 Jul 2024
Water bills: Ofwat must block “insulting” price hikes
The Liberal Democrats are calling for Ofwat to stop water companies from implementing large water bill hikes.
18 Jul 2024
Thames Water finances: This is a complete mess and its time the regulator blocked bill hikes
Responding to Thames Water's latest financial reporting, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
9 Jul 2024
Lib Dems call for Emergency Health and Care Budget as Parliament returns
The Liberal Democrats will today (Tuesday 9th July) call for an Emergency Health and Social Care Budget to fix the crisis in local services, warning “patients cannot wait any longer.”
9 Jul 2024
Ed Davey addresses 72 Liberal Democrat MPs in Westminster
Today, Ed Davey welcomed Liberal Democrat MPs to the party's offices in Westminster after a historic election result. The Liberal Democrats have become the largest third party in Parliament since 1923.
9 Jul 2024
Ed Davey: Lib Dem MPs will be champions for the NHS and care
Commenting ahead of welcoming the new 72-strong group of Liberal Democrat MPs to Parliament today (Monday 8th July), Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 Jul 2024
Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after record-breaking Liberal Democrat gains
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget before the end of July, in a speech following his party’s record breaking gains at the General Election.
8 Jul 2024