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
Hunt hints at windfall tax U-turn
After a question from Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, the Chancellor was forced to admit the Government would consider a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. Responding Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt’s out of touch advisory panel of asset managers
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s new economic advisory panel only including asset managers, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt statement: Damage already been done by these Conservatives
Responding to Jeremy Hunt’s mini-budget statement, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Casey Report: The Met must change at lightning speed
Responding to Baroness Louise Casey's report into systemic failings within the Met Police, Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
The British public don't need more economic turmoil
Responding to the news that the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to fast-track measures to pay for Liz Truss's mini-budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
17 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Hunt promises pain for millions of people
Responding to Jeremy Hunt's comments that every department, including the NHS, faces cuts, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
16 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
New Chancellor, Same Old Conservative Health Cuts - Sarah Olney
Responding to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s interview this morning Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
15 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey calls for General Election
Responding to the news that Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as Chancellor, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
14 Oct 2022
Federal Party Press Releases
Kwarteng flight: Chancellor should apologise and resign
Responding to the news that Kwasi Kwarteng is leaving IMF talks early due to the chaos surrounding his mini budget, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
14 Oct 2022