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
Social care commission: Govt lacking pace and ambition to solve this challenge
Responding to news that the Government will today (Friday 2 May) publish the Independent Commission on Social Care's terms of reference, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
2 May 2025
Davey: Lib Dems on course for best ever winning streak with big gains in former Conservative heartlands
Responding to polls closing in this year’s local elections, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 May 2025
Business Secretary rejects vote on Trump trade deal despite previously calling for “a proper role for Parliament”
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds today rejected a vote on a US-UK trade deal in Parliament saying “no - we are not… seeking to change the process of the ratification of any treaty” despite his previous calls for “a proper role for Parliament in how...
1 May 2025
Ed Davey: Kemi Badenoch facing a “reckoning at the ballot box” as former Conservative voters rally behind Liberal Democrats
Commenting ahead of the local elections on Thursday, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
30 Apr 2025
US economy downturn: “end this trade war”
Responding to figures showing that the US economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
30 Apr 2025
Burglaries and shoplifting "decriminalised" as most offences don’t result in a suspect being charged
The Liberal Democrats have warned that burglaries and shoplifting are being effectively “decriminalised,” after shocking figures uncovered by the party show how few of these offences resulted in a suspect being charged last year.
29 Apr 2025
Lib Dems call for Fly-Tipping Fighting Fund
The Government has announced that fly-tipping offenders could face up to five years in prison. This comes as a Liberal Democrat poll reveals that over half of UK adults have witnessed the blight of fly-tipping in their local area. Commenting, Liberal...
29 Apr 2025
Davey on Canadian election: voters elected a Liberal government to combat Trump
Responding to the Liberals winning the Canadian election, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
29 Apr 2025
Balaclava-clad hare coursing gangs terrorise rural communities as FOI reveals almost 1,800 police reports made last year
A Freedom of Information investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the shocking extent of hare coursing as 1,793 reports were made across England and Wales last year.
28 Apr 2025