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
Zahawi - Sunak must withdraw Conservative Whip
The Liberal Democrats have written to Rishi Sunak calling on him to withdraw the Conservative whip from Nadhim Zahawi.
30 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
“Unanswered questions” over Zahawi's attempts to silence media through legal threats
The Liberal Democrats have said there remain “serious unanswered questions” over Nadhim Zahawi’s attempts to silence the media and campaigners on the issue of his tax affairs.
29 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Zahawi sacked: Public inquiry needed into what Sunak knew
Responding to Nadhim Zahawi being sacked for breaking the ministerial code, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
29 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt's speech is cold comfort for families and pensioners
Responding to Jeremy Hunt's speech this morning, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
27 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
£220,000 Johnson bailout fund for "cost-of-lying crisis"
Responding to the news that the Government has now budgeted £222,000 to support Boris Johnson's defence against allegations he misled Parliament, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Wendy Chamberlain MP said:
26 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
HMRC and Zahawi investigation: Sunak must rule out a stitch up
The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to rule out a stitch up in the ethics adviser’s inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, by confirming that HMRC will be given permission to assist the investigation.
26 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Conservative MPs vote to cover up the truth about golden visas
Conservative MPs have voted against a Liberal Democrat amendment to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill in the House of Commons which would have forced the Government to release their review of the so-called Golden Visa scheme.
26 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
New sewage target passed in Parliament which allows 15 more years of harmful waste in rivers
This afternoon, Conservative MPs voted through a new statutory instrument (SI) setting new targets to reduce water pollution. Under the Environment Act the government is obliged to bring forward new binding environmental targets.
26 Jan 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Sunak holding “Hideaway Day" at Chequers with scandal-hit Cabinet
The Liberal Democrats have accused Rishi Sunak of holding a “hideaway day” with his scandal-hit Cabinet today at Chequers, dodging scrutiny while the country suffers.
26 Jan 2023