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
UK-US deal: would show “complete disrespect” to public if waved through with no vote
Responding to Keir Starmer’s press conference regarding the UK-US agreement, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
8 May 2025
Interest rates: Trump tariffs, spiralling bills and jobs tax still 'hammering' millions of households
Responding to the Bank of England cutting interest rates to 4.25%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
US and UK trade deal: Parliament must be given a vote
Commenting on reports that a US/UK trade deal will be announced later today, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
VE Day: “British leadership” a “force for good” – 80 years ago and today
Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
7 May 2025
Lib Dems slam Govt as “asleep at the wheel” on tech as Labour rejects common-sense reforms to Data Bill
The Lib Dems have hit out at the Government’s ‘sell-out’ approach to tech policy as Labour MPs vote against “common-sense reforms” in the Data Bill this evening.
7 May 2025
UK-India trade deal: Government risks “undercutting” British businesses with “half-baked” national insurance plans
The Indian government has said that the agreed trade deal with the UK has secured an “unprecedented achievement” through negotiating an exemption for Indian workers and their employers from paying national insurance contributions.
7 May 2025
Lib Dems tell Government to stop “flip-flopping” and introduce EU Youth Mobility Scheme without delay
Responding to the Government’s comments that they may finally be implementing a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Europe James MacCleary has said:
7 May 2025
Lib Dems urge MPs to “do right by our kids” ahead of key Commons vote on social media
Liberal Democrats will push for a key change in children’s online safety laws in the House of Commons on Wednesday [7th May]. The party has called on MPs across the political spectrum to back their amendment which would stop social media giants from...
6 May 2025
Streeting rejects responsibility for cross-party social care talks calling it “a matter for the commission”
In response to a question from the Liberal Democrats in the Commons today asking for a date for the commencement of already delayed cross-party talks on social care, the Health Secretary said “that it was now a matter for the independent commission”.
6 May 2025