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Iain Dale - The Whole Show

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Always punchy, always opinionated, you can find Iain Dale in the Evening live on LBC Monday to Thursday from 7pm. Cross Question, LBC's political panel debate show, features from Monday to Wednesday. On Thursday, a phone-in with top guests from the world of politics, academia, media and entertainment.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Labour wants to build on the green belt, Cross Question & should students be entitled to 'cancel' guest speakers? 17.05.2023

Labour wants to build on the green belt, Cross Question & should students be entitled to 'cancel' guest speakers? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are True and Fair Party Leader Gina Miller, Roads Minister and Conservative MP Richard Holden, Shadow Schools Minister and Labour MP Stephen Morgan and Assistant Editor at the Mail on Sunday Kate Mansey.

Sir Ed Davey suggests a Lib-Lab coalition would be 'logical', Cross Question & are you addicted to gambling? 16.05.2023

Sir Ed Davey suggests a Lib-Lab coalition would be 'logical', Cross Question & are you addicted to gambling? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith, barrister Charlotte Proudman and Editor-in-Chief of UnHerd Freddie Sayers.

Should EU citizens get a vote in a UK general election? Cross Question & comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax takes your calls 15.05.2023

Should EU citizens get a vote in a UK general election? Cross Question & comedian and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax takes your calls Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Labour MP Mary Creagh, Conservative MP Matt Warman, political commentator Polly Mackenzie and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan released from prison, UK sends long-range missiles to Ukraine & do you live with your parents? 11.05.2023

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan released from prison, UK sends long-range missiles to Ukraine & do you live with your parents?

Archbishop of Canterbury wades into the refugees row, Cross Question & are apprenticeships for the NHS a good idea? 10.05.2023

Archbishop of Canterbury wades into the refugees row, Cross Question & are apprenticeships for the NHS a good idea? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Tim Loughton, Labour's Leader in the House of Lords Baroness Smith, economist Dr Linda Yueh and media commentator and academic Dr Justin Schlosberg.

Fury as Government minister visits Hong Kong, Cross Question & can the Met Police be defended? 09.05.2023

Fury as Government minister visits Hong Kong, Cross Question & can the Met Police be defended? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Charlotte Nichols, Conservative MP Nickie Aiken, Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski and ConservativeHome's Henry Hill.

Local elections incoming! Cross Question & deaf podcaster Samantha Baines takes your calls 03.05.2023

Local elections incoming! Cross Question & deaf podcaster Samantha Baines takes your calls

Keir Starmer changes his mind on tuition fees, Cross Question & is Joanna Cherry being silenced? 02.05.2023

Keir Starmer changes his mind on tuition fees, Cross Question & is Joanna Cherry being silenced? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP John Penrose, Labour's Baroness Chapman, Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel and public relations expert Kevin Craig.

Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer takes your calls, Benedict Rogers talks UK-China relations & are you single and happy? 27.04.2023

Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer takes your calls, Benedict Rogers talks UK-China relations & are you single and happy?

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper takes your calls, Cross Question & what do you think motivates illegal migrants? 26.04.2023

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper takes your calls, Cross Question & what do you think motivates illegal migrants? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis, former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Home Affairs Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats Alistair Carmichael and former Downing Street adviser turned podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes your calls, Cross Question & are people being ageist to Joe Biden? 25.04.2023

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves takes your calls, Cross Question & are people being ageist to Joe Biden? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea, former Refugees Minister Lord Harrington, Shadow Asia Minister Catherine West & Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges.

Conservative Party Chairman Greg Hands takes your calls, Cross Question & has Labour changed? 24.04.2023

Conservative Party Chairman Greg Hands takes your calls, Cross Question & has Labour changed? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are journalist and author Jonn Elledge, Conservative MP Harriett Baldwin, former Cameron adviser Giles Kenningham and SNP MP Dave Doogan.

Taiwanese Foreign Minister warns West against complacency on China, TUC leader Paul Nowak takes your calls & should cannabis be legalised? 20.04.2023

Taiwanese Foreign Minister warns West against complacency on China, TUC leader Paul Nowak takes your calls & should cannabis be legalised?

'Not my King' to be chanted at the Coronation, Cross Question & would you stick to soup and shakes to reverse your diabetes? 19.04.2023

'Not my King' to be chanted at the Coronation, Cross Question & would you stick to soup and shakes to reverse your diabetes? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dame Angela Eagle, former BBC Director-General Greg Dyke, Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood and commentator Ella Whelan.

Starmer under pressure to back universal free school meals, Cross Question & is 'stop and search' over- or under-used? 18.04.2023

Starmer under pressure to back universal free school meals, Cross Question & is 'stop and search' racist? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Thangam Debbonaire, Conservative MP and former Cabinet minister Kit Malthouse, author and political commentator Ian Dunt and Head of Foreign Policy at the Policy Exchange think tank Sophia G...

Reported surge in people turning to private GPs, Cross Question & should horse racing be banned? 17.04.2023

Reported surge in people turning to private GPs, Cross Question & should horse racing be banned? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, Schools Minister Nick Gibb, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney & former advisor to Boris Johnson Samuel Kasumu.

Bank warns staff they'll be punished unless they get back to the office, bowel cancer campaigner takes your calls & why is the rental market in chaos? 13.04.2023

Bank warns staff they'll be punished unless they get back to the office, bowel cancer campaigner takes your calls & why is the rental market in chaos?

Parents forced to quit work due to costly childcare, Cross Question & should England ban smacking? 12.04.2023

Parents forced to quit work due to costly childcare, Cross Question & should England ban smacking? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Baroness Stowell, Labour MP Sam Tarry, careers coach and former advisor to David Cameron Sarah Southern and former Labour comms expert Scarlett MccGwire.

Labour defend attack ads on Rishi Sunak, Cross Question & President Biden lands in Belfast 11.04.2023

Labour defend attack ads on Rishi Sunak, Cross Question & President Biden lands in Belfast Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green peer Baroness Bennett, the Spectator's Kate Andrews, JOE.co.uk's Oli Dugmore and former Cameron adviser Phillip Blond.

Michael Gove admits mistakes over social housing, GP Dame Clare Gerada takes your calls & should gambling be limited for under-25s? 06.04.2023

Michael Gove admits mistakes over social housing, GP Dame Clare Gerada takes your calls & should gambling be limited for under-25s?

Home Office confirms plan to house migrants on a barge, Cross Question & what are your experiences of surrogacy? 05.04.2023

Home Office confirms plan to house migrants on a barge, Cross Question & what are your experiences of surrogacy? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are civil liberties campaigner Silkie Carlo, Director of Communications for the Liberal Democrats Baroness Grender, Conservative peer and pollster Lord Hayward and businessman and Reform UK adviser Ben Habib.

Trump goes to court in New York, Cross Question & have you ever disowned a family member? 04.04.2023

Trump goes to court in New York, Cross Question & have you ever disowned a family member? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Labour MP Heidi Alexander, Chair of Republicans Overseas UK Greg Swenson, Novara Media's Michael Walker and Editor of business newspaper City AM Andy Silvester.

Teachers reject pay deal, Cross Question & why are so many people getting divorced? 03.04.2023

Teachers reject pay deal, Cross Question & why are so many people getting divorced? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Lord Barwell, Founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust and Baptist minister Steve Chalke, Deputy Editor of the commentary site CapX and political strategist John McTernan.

Electric cars and the net zero plan, psychologist Dr Sian Williams takes your calls & do schools need guidance on gender? 30.03.2023

Electric cars and the net zero plan, psychologist Dr Sian Williams takes your calls & do schools need guidance on gender?

NHS satisfaction at all-time low, Cross Question & what does the future look like for Cyprus? 29.03.2023

NHS satisfaction at all-time low, Cross Question & what does the future look like for Cyprus? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative Road Minister Richard Holden, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Daisy Cooper, political commentator Anita Boateng and Chair of the Commission on Young Lives Anne Longfield.

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