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
Shell Profits: Sunak has failed to take action with a proper Windfall Tax
Responding the energy giant Shell making record profits of over £68 billion in 2022, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:
2 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sewage: Govt caves in to Lib Dems on taxpayer money to polluting companies
This afternoon the Government has caved into the Liberal Democrat campaign to end sewage discharges into rivers, by accepting the party’s amendment which stops taxpayers money going to water companies unless the discharges stop.
2 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Raab denial: Prime Minister is taking the public for fools
Responding to news that Rishi Sunak's press secretary would not confirm whether he was aware of informal allegations against Raab when appointing him, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP, said:
1 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Raab: PM should publish Cabinet Office advice and give evidence to the inquiry
In response to the ongoing Raab scandal, the Liberal Democrats are calling on Rishi Sunak to publish the advice given to him by the Cabinet Office and give evidence to the Tolley Inquiry.
1 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems plan to block taxpayer money for water companies unless they commit to end sewage discharges
Liberal Democrat MP slams “a blank cheque written with taxpayers’ money to fund polluting, profiteering firms”.
1 Feb 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Highest insolvency figures since 2009: This Govt has no economic credibility
Responding to the latest ONS insolvency statistics, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP said:
31 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
IMF forecast "damning verdict on Conservative Government"
Commenting on the new IMF forecast which shows the UK as the only major economy to shrink, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP:
31 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Suspend Raab, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have called on Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab to be suspended, following reports which have emerged alleging that at least 24 civil servants have complained about his conduct.
31 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
ONS winter survey: A damning verdict on the Government's record
Responding to this morning's ONS survey on the winter health and cost of living crises, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
30 Jan 2023