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
Davey: Govt must launch full investigation into ATC technical fault
Responding to reports that all outbound UK flights were hit by an air traffic control technical issue leading to delays, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
30 Jul 2025
Lib Dems: “If Trump really loves Scotland, why is he hammering Scotch whisky with tariffs?”
Commenting on Donald Trump saying “we love Scotland” while opening a new Aberdeenshire golf course, Liberal Democrat Scotland Spokesperson Susan Murray said:
29 Jul 2025
Davey calls for Lord Hermer to publish legal advice on Gazan aid blockade
Commenting ahead of a Cabinet recall on the conflict in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for the Attorney General Lord Hermer to publish his legal advice to the Government, saying:
29 Jul 2025
Davey on Southport attacks one year on: We are a caring country not one of thuggery
Reflecting on the one year anniversary of the Southport attacks, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025
Water companies with hosepipe bans leaking over one billion litres of water a day
The four water companies with hosepipe bans in place are leaking over one billion litres of water per day, analysis of the latest figures by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
28 Jul 2025
Starmer must not take Trump at his word on Ukraine and the Middle East
Commenting on Starmer's meeting with President Trump this afternoon, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
28 Jul 2025
Lib Dems call for PM to confirm Honours for Lionesses
Following the Lionesses’ victory at the Euros last night, and ahead of the reception being hosted for the team at Downing Street this evening, the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Prime Minister to commit to Honours for the whole squad, including conf
28 Jul 2025
Davey: PM must show Trump that the UK will lead the way in recognising Palestine
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump today [Monday], where the PM is expected to raise the situation in Gaza, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:
27 Jul 2025
Lib Dems call on RAF to ‘lead the way’ on Gaza airdrops
In response to the news that Israel will allow foreign countries to drop aid into Gaza, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for International Development Monica Harding MP said:
25 Jul 2025