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
Almost 4 million calls to NHS 111 abandoned day last year
Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey calls for recruitment drive of NHS 111 call handlers on visit to Surrey in South East, the region with worst delays
11 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
“Scandalous” 21,000 sewage discharges in swimming water areas last year
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that there were 21,000 sewage discharges across the country in bathing water status areas last year.
10 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Over 100,000 burglary cases from last year dropped by police
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of having “lost control” on crime, after uncovering new figures showing over 100,000 burglaries went unsolved last year.
10 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ambulance delays leave one in three to make their own way to hospital
A poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the shocking number of people who were forced to make their own way to hospital as a result of long ambulance waiting times.
10 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sunak must strip Scott Benton of the Conservative Whip
Responding to reports from the Times that Scott Benton MP offered to table questions, leak a confidential policy document and lobby ministers on behalf of gambling investors, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
5 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sewage dumped on Blue Flag beaches 1,500 times last year
New analysis of the latest Environment Agency data by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that water companies in England have dumped sewage onto England’s Blue Flag beaches 1,504 times last year, lasting an astonishing 8,497 hours last year.
4 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Social care funding halved: Elderly and disabled people will be the victims
Responding to reports that the social care reform budget has been halved, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
4 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Braverman pushes botched Rwanda scheme while queues pile up in Dover
Responding to Suella Braverman discussing her Rwanda plans and the border queues in Dover, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
3 Apr 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Water company fines: Pointless whilst it remains legal to dump sewage into swimming waters
Responding to the Government re-announcing they will change the fine structure on water companies, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron said:
3 Apr 2023