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
Childcare: Conservatives have turned their backs on families
Responding to reports that the Treasury is considering expanding its free childcare offer, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson said:
13 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
One in 20 waiting five minutes or more for 999 calls to be answered
One in 20 of those calling 999 for an ambulance in England are now waiting five minutes or more for their call to be answered, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
13 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lack of further energy bill support "heartless" - Davey
Responding to the news that Jeremy Hunt has ruled out further energy support, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
13 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Economic vandalism leaves Britain on the edge of recession
Responding to the latest ONS figures which see the UK economy narrowly avoiding recession, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
10 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rishi Sunak playing 'a reckless game' with CO2 emissions as two more private flights confirmed
Responding to confirmation from No.10 that Rishi Sunak travelled from Dorset to London via helicopter on Wednesday evening, then from London to Cornwall by plane on Thursday morning, Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse MP said:
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
A&E Stats: Patients are paying the price for Conservative mismanagement
Responding to the news that 42,700 A&E patients waited 12 hours from decision to admit to admission in January and that ambulance response times in January 2023 met none of their targets. Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Home repossessions rise after Liz Truss budget
New figures out this morning from the Ministry of Justice show that mortgage claims, orders, warrants and repossessions have all increased in the three months to December 2022, following the Liz Truss mini-budget
9 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sharp evidence undermines Johnson's claims
Responding to Richard Sharp appearing infront of the DCMS committee, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
7 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Rudderless reshuffle could cost taxpayers £60m
The Government is likely to spend an estimated £60 million of taxpayers’ money as it sets up four new Departments.
7 Feb 2023