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
Eurovision: Lib Dems call for a Ukraine cultural reconstruction fund to mark Grand Final
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to create a ‘lasting legacy’ for this week’s Eurovision by setting up a Ukrainian cultural reconstruction fund with the UK’s European allies.
26 May 2023
Bank of England: If Hunt doesn't meet inflation target then he must go
Responding to the Bank of England's rise in interest rates and new higher than expected inflation forecasts, Liberal DemocratTreasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
26 May 2023
EU law bill: Conservative Party "devouring itself" while families struggle
Responding to the latest divisions in the Conservative Party over plans to scrap EU laws, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
26 May 2023
New hospitals: 2030 is pie in the sky. What a farce.
The Secretary of State for Health has given an update on the 40 new hospitals promised to communities by 2030. This is shaping up to be a disgraceful broken promise to communities across the country.
25 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
TransPennine: Another broken Conservative promise
Responding to the news that TransPennine Express will be brought under Government control, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Transport in the Lords, Baroness Randerson said:
11 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems force vote tonight to kill Illegal Migration Bill
Today [10 May], the Liberal Democrats will force a vote on their motion to kill the Illegal Migration Bill. This rarely used procedure at Second Reading in the House of Lords demonstrates the strength of the Party’s opposition to the Bill.
10 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
GP numbers fall by 4% in Southampton as Sunak visits to announce new policy
The Liberal Democrats have slammed Rishi Sunak for more empty promises, after figures reveal the number of GPs in Southampton has fallen by over 4% since the 2019 general election.
9 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Deposit-free Mortgages: Govt mismanagement put mortgages out of reach
Responding to the news of a deposit-free mortgage scheme being launched by Skipton Building Society, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing Helen Morgan MP said:
9 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Govt GP announcement "not worth the paper it’s written on"
Responding to the Government announcement on GP access, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 May 2023