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
Ed Davey: Elon Musk must be held criminally liable for harming children online
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has challenged the Government to stand up to Elon Musk’s attempts to meddle in Britain’s democracy and water down laws to protect children from sexual abuse online.
21 Sep 2025
Farron declares “our flag belongs to one people, the British people” as Liberal Democrats open conference
At the opening night of Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference in Bournemouth, former party leader Tim Farron urged members to “be proud of our flag” and “be proud of our country.”
20 Sep 2025
Heathrow cyber attack: Government must make statement on if they think there was any Russian involvement
Responding to the cyber attack impacting Heathrow, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson Calum Miller MP said:
20 Sep 2025
Truss’ defence of Robinson should “be the end the road” for her in the Conservatives
Responding to Liz Truss claiming that Tommy Robinson has been unfairly demonised, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
20 Sep 2025
Davey: UK must send jets to support Baltic NATO states after Russia violates Estonian airspace
Responding to Estonia requesting a consultation with other NATO members after Russian jets violated its airspace on Friday, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
20 Sep 2025
Lib Dems call for police front desks in supermarkets, libraries and shopping centres to boost “community policing”
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a police front desk in every community across England and Wales, as part of a return to real community policing.
20 Sep 2025
Davey: As Trump dines, “the children of Gaza are starving”
Commenting ahead of Donald Trump’s attendance of the royal state banquet, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
17 Sep 2025
Ed Davey: Trump must come “face to face” with UK steel workers
Commenting on the beginning of Donald Trump’s state visit, Ed Davey Leader of the Liberal Democrats said:
17 Sep 2025
Lib Dems: Badenoch’s refusal to condemn Musk’s dangerous rhetoric is “cowardly”
Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s recent LBC appearance, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
17 Sep 2025