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 Bungee: I’m asking a lot of people to do something they’ve never done before on Thursday
After doing a Bungee Jump in Eastbourne, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 Jul 2024
Ed Davey unveils new “Patients’ Charter” with guarantees on GP appointments and cancer treatment
The Liberal Democrat Leader will today (Sunday 30th of June) unveil his party’s plans to create a new “Patients’ Charter.”
30 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce £400 million boost to bereavement payments, reversing “heartless” Conservative cuts
The Liberal Democrats have today announced plans to reverse Conservative cuts to support payments for bereaved families who lose a parent. The move would increase funding by around £440m a year by 2028-29.
30 Jun 2024
Armed Forces Day: Davey calls for veterans and those serving to be given a Fair Deal
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has marked Armed Forces Day by calling for those serving and veterans and their families to be given a Fair Deal.
30 Jun 2024
Ed Davey embarks on battlebus tour from John O’Groats to Land’s End
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will embark on an epic 1,343-mile tour of seats from John O’Groats to Land’s End in the final days of the general election campaign.
28 Jun 2024
Record 8.5 million pensioners paying tax: Millions hammered by "Sunak's retirement tax"
Responding to the latest HMRC figures showing that a record 8.5 million pensioners are now income taxpayers, LiberalDemocrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney said:
28 Jun 2024
Lib Dems call for VAT on kids’ toothpaste and toothbrushes to be scrapped as 1,400 children go to A&E with tooth decay last year
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to scrap VAT on children’s toothpaste and toothbrushes as the party reveals 1,400 children have been to A&E with tooth decay issues in the last year.
27 Jun 2024
[EMBARGOED] Ed Davey calls for emergency Health and Care Budget after election to rescue NHS on the brink
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election, to rescue local health and social care services “on the brink”.
27 Jun 2024
BBC Debate: The audience spoke for the nation
Responding to tonight’s BBC debate, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said:
27 Jun 2024