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
Govt back Lib Dem campaigns protecting victims of domestic abuse and sexual offence
Today (22nd May), the Government has agreed to act on two Lib Dem campaign priorities as part of their response to the Gauke Review.
22 May 2025
Government borrowing figures: "warning lights must be flashing in the Treasury" - Lib Dems
Responding to the latest figures showing that Government borrowing in April was at its fourth-highest since records began, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:
22 May 2025
Winter Fuel Payments: the “world’s longest u-turn continues”
Responding to the Prime Minister saying that more pensioners will be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments next winter, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 May 2025
Thames Water bonuses: Hardly a cause for celebration for customers
Responding to reports that Thames Water has halted their bosses bonus scheme, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Environment, Tim Farron MP said:
21 May 2025
Inflation: High time the Government put in place a proper plan to boost our economy
Responding to inflation rising to 3.5%, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
21 May 2025
Water sector investigations: Doesn't even begin to address sewage scandal
Commenting to the Government's announcement into the number of criminal investigations into environmental breaches by water companies, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
20 May 2025
Winter Fuel Payment: u-turn taking so long it puts “turning an oil tanker around to shame”
Responding to the Chancellor’s comments that she will listen to concerns over the Government’s decision to cut winter fuel payments, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
20 May 2025
Health Foundation mortality report: must be a “wake-up call” for Government to turnaround these “unacceptable statistics”
Responding to a report by The Health Foundation, which revealed that by 2023, female mortality rates in the UK were 14% higher when compared with the median of 21 other high-income countries, with male mortality rates 9% higher, Liberal Democrat Health...
20 May 2025
Davey on care visas: 'Don't leave our loved ones in the lurch'
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has urged the Government to allow social care providers to extend care workers’ visas without facing “crippling” Home Office fees, to avoid making the crisis in social care even worse.
19 May 2025