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
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems table no confidence motion after Sunak loses local elections
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey is set to table a motion of no confidence in the Government as soon as Parliament returns tomorrow, which could force a general election if it is passed by the House of Commons.
8 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Midas Touch: Tory Chairman Hands seats to the Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have said Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands has the “Midas Touch,” after scores of areas he visited during the local election campaign turned Lib Dem gold.
7 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems ahead in 20 Blue Wall seats as Ed Davey puts party on General Election footing
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has put his party on a general election footing. It comes as the party identifies over 20 Conservative seats under threat after the Liberal Democrats won the popular vote at the local elections.
7 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey hails “best result in decades” as Lib Dems win big in Conservative heartlands
Ed Davey has celebrated the Liberal Democrats winning their “best result in decades” after the party gained control of 12 councils at the local elections.
5 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey declares "time's up" for Sunak and demands general election at victory rally in Windsor
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has demanded a general election after declaring time is up for Rishi Sunak and his out-of-touch Conservative Government.
5 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Davey: Groundbreaking wins show people are sick to the back teeth of this Government
Commenting on early local elections results, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
5 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Close of polls: Voters are sick of being taken for granted by this Conservative government
Speaking after polls have closed for the 2023 Local Elections, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
4 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Local elections: Senior Conservative MPs are in for a big shock tomorrow
As millions of people go the polls in this year's local elections, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper MP said:
4 May 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey demands robust windfall as Shell profits announced
Responding to the latest Shell profits, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
4 May 2023