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
BBC Question Time: Sunak has gone from ducking D-Day to blundering on betting
Responding to Rishi Sunak on BBC Question Time today, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
21 Jun 2024
Interest rates: No end in sight for mortgage misery
Responding to Interest Rates being held at 5.25%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
21 Jun 2024
Surrey oil drilling decision: Victory for local people
Responding to the Supreme Court ruling Conservative run Surrey County Council should have taken into consideration the impact on the environment before approving a drilling site in the Surrey Hills, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Jun 2024
Lib Dems announce £750m dental rescue package to prevent “exodus of dentists” from NHS
The Liberal Democrats have today (Friday 21 June) announced a £750 million a year dental rescue plan to offer more appointments and free check-ups for children, in an effort to combat the growing crisis in NHS dentistry.
21 Jun 2024
Election date bets: Sunak must suspend candidate under investigation
Responding the revelation that Laura Saunders, Conservative candidate in Bristol North West under investigation by the Gambling Commission.
21 Jun 2024
Lib Dems launch first ever dedicated TalkSport party election broadcast
The Liberal Democrats have reiterated calls for Premier League football to be shown on free-to-air TV channels, as a new Party Election Broadcast airs on Thursday targeting football fans.
19 Jun 2024
Lib Dems unveil poster van advert on Conservative mortgage hikes in Jeremy Hunt’s backyard
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper has urged voters to back the Liberal Democrats and not let the Conservatives “bet the house again” on mortgage prices.
19 Jun 2024
Liberal Democrats pledge to fill 1.2 million potholes a year
Liberal Democrats have promised a £300m investment over the next Parliament to fix the country’s roads. The party will give councils more money to fix potholes by redirecting some of the road-building budget.
19 Jun 2024
Inflation: Families seeing mortgages skyrocket won't be feeling better off
Commenting on inflation being at 2% in May, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
19 Jun 2024