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
Ed Davey: International Women's Day is a chance to reflect
Speaking ahead of International Women's Day, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
8 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Small boats 'vanity project' bill trashes UK's reputation
Responding to the Home Office Secretary's Oral Statement outlining the Government's new Illegal Migration Bill, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
7 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
97% of NHS trusts are missing cancer treatment targets in “shocking gap in care”
Only 3% of NHS trusts met a crucial cancer treatment target last year, down from one in two in 2015, distressing new research from the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
7 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sunak should rule out ever restoring Hancock's Conservative whip
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Rishi Sunak to rule out ever restoring Matt Hancock's Conservative Whip after the latest set of leaked WhatsApp messages. The messages show Hancock threatening to block a disability centre in a Conservative MP’s seat in an attempt to force him to vote for the new Covid tier system.
7 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sunak must veto Johnson honours list
Responding to reports in The Times that Boris Johnson has nominated his father for a Knighthood in his Resignation Honours list, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
6 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Small boat ban will punish victims of human trafficking
Responding to the Government's new plan to "detain and swiftly remove" asylum seekers who arrive on small boats, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:
6 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lockdown files: Matt Hancock's attempt to fire SAGE scientist 'shocking'
Responding to reports in the Telegraph that Matt Hancock tried to fire a SAGE scientist for publicly criticising the Government during the coronavirus pandemic, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
6 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rail fare rise: Betrayal of commuters and families
Responding to a rail fare increase of 5.9% due on Sunday, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
6 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Partygate: Prime Minister must back Committee's findings
In response to the publication of Privileges Committee on the issues they wish to raise with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper said:
3 Mar 2023