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
Mandelson: PM must carry out full review of vetting procedures
Responding to reporting that Number 10 appointed Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador despite the security services expressing concern, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Farage stamp duty: Reform leader has “serious questions to answer”
Responding to a BBC investigation into the stamp duty paid on Nigel Farage’s house in Clacton, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
11 Sep 2025
Davey on Mandelson sacking: Starmer must come before Parliament
Responding to the news that Peter Mandelson has been sacked as the UK Ambassador to the United States, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Sep 2025
Lib Dems push vote on banning loud music on public transport as new poll reveals impact of “headphone dodgers” on commuters
A new poll for the Liberal Democrats has revealed the consequences of antisocial passengers playing loud music on commuters, as the party puts its amendment to Parliament this evening on its proposals to crack down on headphone dodging.
10 Sep 2025
Ed Davey on Mandelson: Civil Service Commission must investigate if ambassador has broken diplomatic code
Responding to the latest revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat leader, said:
10 Sep 2025
Davey on Doha Strikes: Starmer must summon Israeli Ambassador
Responding to the Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey said:
10 Sep 2025
NHS waiting lists: Govt must tackle social care to end era of sky-high waiting lists
Responding to the number of people on NHS waiting lists rising for the second month in a row to 7.4 million in July, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
10 Sep 2025
Lib Dems call for mandatory origin labelling on beef
On Back British Farming Day, the Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to protect British farmers by making it mandatory to include country of origin on produce.
10 Sep 2025
Following meeting with PA President Abbas, Ed Davey calls on Govt to summon US Ambassador to demand reversal of "reckless and callous" block on Palestinian visas ahead of UNGA
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called on Keir Starmer to summon the US Ambassador to demand the Trump Administration reverses its decision to block visas for Palestinian officials travelling to this month's vital UN General assembly Session.
9 Sep 2025