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
Three-quarters of state pension rise wiped out by stealth taxes as Hunt takes “bolt cutter to the triple lock”
Jeremy Hunt’s stealth taxes will wipe out over three-quarters of today’s increase to the state pension (8th April), the Liberal Democrats have revealed, accusing the Chancellor of taking a “bolt cutter to the triple lock”.
6 Apr 2024
Lib Dems announce plan to end postcode lottery of special educational needs support
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will today call for a new national agency for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which would take responsibility for supporting children with the most complex needs.
6 Apr 2024
91,000 people call 999 or turn to A&E after struggling to get GP appointment
An estimated 91,000 people called 999 or turned up to A&E after struggling to get a GP appointment, analysis of ONS figures from the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
5 Apr 2024
NICs: Prime Minister is still peddling this deception
Responding to the changes to National Insurance (NI) and freezing of income tax thresholds coming into force tomorrow, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP said:
5 Apr 2024
Police taking up to 28 hours to attend burglaries
Average burglary response times have increased by a shocking 25% in just one year, with some forces taking an average of 28 hours for an officer to arrive at the scene, damning figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
4 Apr 2024
Royal Mail proposal to cut second class deliveries: Another slap in the face
Responding to the news that Royal Mail wants to reduce second class deliveries to three days a week, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Apr 2024
Aid worker deaths: Davey calls on government to suspend arms sales to Israel
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to suspend arms sales to Israel, following the deaths of seven aid workers including three British nationals in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
3 Apr 2024
Worst hit rivers for sewage dumps revealed as Lib Dems call for new Blue Flag status
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey will call for a new Blue Flag status to protect rivers from pollution, as analysis by the party reveals the worst rivers in the country for sewage dumping.
3 Apr 2024
Only 0.1% of police dedicated to rural crime teams
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will today call for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped so the savings can be invested in frontline policing, including ensuring that every police force has a properly resourced rural crime team.
2 Apr 2024