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
High borrowing: Govt blew a hole in our public finances
Responding to the latest ONS statistics which show public sector net borrowing at the highest February total since records began, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Casey Report: This must be a precipice moment
Responding to the Casey Report, Liberal Democrat MP and Former Police Officer Wendy Chamberlain said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Revealed: Over 100 Met officers still working while under investigation for sexual abuse
Over 100 Met police officers are still working on the frontline while under investigation for allegations of sexual or domestic abuse, a Freedom of Information request by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
20 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey speech sets out fair deal vision ahead of crucial local elections
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has set out his vision for a fair deal at his party’s Spring Conference, in his first in person speech as party leader.
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for long-term strategy to end energy crisis
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for their lack of a comprehensive energy strategy to deliver energy strategy. The party noted that a successful strategy would reduce costs to households and businesses, end fuel poverty and significantly
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Banks’ £17.8 billion tax cut could have funded pay rise for 150,000 carers
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to cancel Conservative tax cuts for big banks and instead give carers a pay rise, after analysis of figures buried in the Budget revealed banks are being handed a tax cut of £17.8 billion over the next
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for emergency action to end dental deserts
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for the spread of ‘dental deserts’ across the UK.
18 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
‘Show Sunak the door’ - Lib Dems update by-election door as victory props take centre stage in blue wall rally
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, pledges to ‘Show Sunak the Door’ as the party’s by-election victory props make a special appearance at the Spring Conference opening rally.
18 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
‘Show Sunak the door’ - Lib Dems update by-election door as victory props take centre stage in blue wall rally
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, pledges to ‘Show Sunak the Door’ as the party’s by-election victory props make a special appearance at the Spring Conference opening rally.
18 Mar 2023