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
Ofwat chief exec admits water bills will go up: Time for a proper regulator with teeth
Responding to the Chief Executive of Ofwat saying on the Today Programme this morning that he expects water companies will increase bills to pay for infrastructure improvements, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron said:
6 Jul 2023
Sunak has "thrown in the towel" one year on after resigning from Johnson government
The Liberal Democrats have said Rishi Sunak has “thrown in the towel” on tackling Conservative sleaze, one year to the day after he resigned from Boris Johnson’s scandal-hit government.
6 Jul 2023
Horizon deal: Refusing to sign up would be "needless act of self-harm"
Responding to reports that the UK and EU have reached a draft deal on Horizon Europe but that Rishi Sunak has not yet signed it off, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson Layla Moran MP commented:
6 Jul 2023
Ed Davey speech on social care at the LGA conference in Bournemouth
Ed Davey speech on social care at the Local Government Association conference in Bournemouth
6 Jul 2023
Ed Davey pays tribute to NHS on 75th anniversary
Celebrating the 75th birthday of the NHS, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
5 Jul 2023
Met Police and CCHQ party: Bailey should not be allowed to join Lords while under investigation
Responding to the news the Met Police are reopening their investigation into a party held at CCHQ, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
4 Jul 2023
Lib Dem ex-leader Tim Farron raises Somerset petrol prices in Parliament
Liberal Democrat former leader Tim Farron today raised the issue of higher petrol prices in rural areas like Somerset, calling for more support for local families facing sky-high prices at the pump.
3 Jul 2023
CMA petrol prices: Bosses should be hauled into Dowing St and told to give up bonuses
Responding to the Competition and Markets Authority report on petrol retailers, which found customers have paid over £900m more in fuel costs because of weak competition, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
3 Jul 2023
Fewer than one in 14 violent assaults result in criminal being charged
Fewer than one in fourteen violent assaults last year resulted in a criminal being charged, shocking new analysis published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
3 Jul 2023