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
Anne Widdecombe cheese sandwich comment: How out of touch can you get?
Responding to Anne Widdecombe's comments on the BBC earlier, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023
Javad Marandi: Govt must launch independent inquiry
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Government to launch an independent inquiry into the donations from Javad Marandi to the Conservative party after he loses the right to anonymity.
26 May 2023
ONS pay-squeeze figures: No time to waste in ending this crisis
Responding to the latest ONS unemployment and earnings figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
26 May 2023
CMA launch investigation into supermarkets: LiberalDemocrat action has lead to this
This afternoon the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into supermarkets profiteering off high food prices. The Liberal Democrats have been the only political party calling for this investigation.
26 May 2023
Food summit: Cut prices on basics now
Ahead of the government-proposed food summit, the Liberal Democrats are calling for supermarkets to pass on the drop in wholesale prices of certain essential food products to consumers immediately.
26 May 2023
One in five Brits say Sunak will be gone before next General Election
A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that over one in five (22%) UK adults say it is likely Rishi Sunak will step down as Conservative Party Leader before the next General Election after his party lost over 1,000 council seats.
26 May 2023
Bring Back Boris Rally: Classic Conservative infighting
Responding to the Bring Back Boris rally being held in Bournemouth on the 13th of May, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
26 May 2023
Profiteering supermarkets: It is absolute rubbish to oppose an investigation
This morning the British Retail Consortium claimed the Liberal Democrats' call for a CMA investigation into supermarket profiteering is "absolute rubbish". In response, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said:
26 May 2023
GDP Stats: Britain still at the back of the growth queue
Responding to the latest GDP figures which show the economy shrank in March, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023