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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.

Episodes

What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza?

What happens next if a truce is agreed in Gaza? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP and health spokesperson Helen Morgan, Alba Party general secretary Chris McEleny, political commentator Lin Mei and former Conservative adviser Tom Skinner.

Dec 17, 20242 hr 30 min

Is China a threat to the UK?

Is China a threat to the UK? And should we ban smacking children? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour's leader in the House of Lords Baroness Smith, Conservative peer and former health minister Lord Bethell, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack and pollster and commentator Scarlett Maguire.

Dec 16, 20242 hr 29 min

Should we ban homeschooling?

Do we need to spend more on the military? Security journalist Lizzie Dearden takes your calls. And should we ban homeschooling?

Dec 12, 20242 hr 28 min

Are we sending too many people to prison?

Are we sending too many people to prison? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are economist and former Observer editor Will Hutton, former Conservative MP Jo Gideon, Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs & Labour MP Mike Tapp.

Dec 11, 20242 hr 29 min

Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now?

Why is Israel taking military action in Syria now? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale, Green Party peer and former leader Baroness Natalie Bennett, PR expert and former Labour candidate Kevin Craig & LBC presenter and reporter Henry Riley.

Dec 10, 20242 hr 33 min

Should the UK keep out of events in Syria?

Should the UK keep out of events in Syria? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski, Lib Dem peer Baroness Grender, firefighter and researcher Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Times journalist Andy Silvester.

Dec 09, 20242 hr 29 min

Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour?

Is the SNP trying to out-Labour Labour? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Chris Curtis, entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, former Tory MP Matt Warman and political strategist Kishan Devani.

Dec 04, 20242 hr 30 min

Who's going to build the houses we sorely need?

Who's going to build the houses we sorely need? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are schools minister and Labour MP Catherine McKinnell, Conservative MP Sir John Hayes, Sunday Telegraph columnist Janet Daley and LBC political correspondent Aggie Chambre.

Dec 03, 20242 hr 29 min

Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque?

Has Biden just given Trump a blank cheque? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Mark Ferguson, DUP MP Jim Shannon, Sam Lister from The Express and Lib Dem president Mark Pack.

Dec 02, 20242 hr 29 min

How would you vote on assisted dying and why?

How would you vote on assisted dying and why? The input of politics, principles and religion come under discussion into this special episode of the show on the impending vote on assisted dying.

Nov 28, 20242 hr 28 min

Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing?

Is the Chagos Islands deal collapsing? And are big age gaps in relationships? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former minister Esther McVey, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, journalist Zoë Grünewald and political commentator and former Cameron adviser Sarah Southern.

Nov 27, 20242 hr 28 min

Should we favour the US or the EU?

Should we favour the US or the EU? Plus, a ceasefire deal is agreed between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow work and pensions secretary Helen Whately, Liberal Democrat MP and chair of the health select committee Layla Moran, comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly and the Telegraph's Camilla Turner.

Nov 26, 20242 hr 28 min

Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election?

Will the PM be worried about the petition asking for a general election? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and former cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham and Labour MP Alex Sobel.

Nov 25, 20242 hr 27 min

What next for the UK's involvement in the war in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses British missiles in Russia and will you ever buy an electric car? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour peer Harriet Harman, Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp, former adviser to Kemi Badenoch Merci Muroki and political commentator Jonathan Lis.

Nov 20, 20242 hr 29 min

Should farmers get special treatment?

Farmers protest in Westminster and 1000 days of war in Ukraine Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Lisa Smart, Conservative shadow housing minister David Simmonds, broadcaster Afua Hagan & Charlotte Pickles from the REFORM think tank.

Nov 19, 20242 hr 28 min

What's the risk of further escalation with Russia?

What's the risk of further escalation with Russia? And are celebrity charity campaigns problematic? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening Labour MP Catherine Atkinson, barrister and former Conservative MP Jerry Hayes, historian Tessa Dunlop and Alys Denby from City AM.

Nov 18, 20242 hr 30 min

Should we take Gazan refugees?

Should we take Gazan refugees? Plus, experts talk you through the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. And are fireworks harmful to pets?

Nov 14, 20242 hr 28 min

Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted?

Should the NHS get its own version of Ofsted? And why are so many young people not in work? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are energy minister and Labour MP Michael Shanks, political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and former Conservative strategist Samuel Kasumu.

Nov 13, 20242 hr 24 min

Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby?

Do you have any sympathy for Justin Welby? And in the third hour, can assisted dying be implemented safely? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, Guido Fawkes founder Paul Staines, Conservative MP Harriet Cross and Lib Dem MP Luke Taylor.

Nov 12, 20242 hr 30 min

Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign?

Should the Archbishop of Canterbury resign? And should we ban SUVs in city centres? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and shadow Wales secretary Mims Davies, co-leader of the Green Party Carla Denyer, Labour MP Charlotte Nichols and businessman Sir Martin Sorrell.

Nov 11, 20242 hr 29 min

Should Lammy publicly apologise to Trump?

Should David Lammy publicly apologise to Donald Trump for his past critical comments? Question Marks with Simon Marks: Simon takes your calls on the US election result. Plus should adopted children automatically see their biological parents regularly?

Nov 07, 20242 hr 32 min

Trump wins - why?

Trump wins - why? And what does it mean for the world? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former FT editor Lionel Barber, playwright Bonnie Greer and former Obama digital strategist Matthew McGregor. (Our Trump-supporting panellist had to drop out shortly before broadcast).

Nov 06, 20242 hr 31 min

Voters go to the polls across the United States

Voters go to the polls across the United States Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Green campaigner and brother of Bernie Sanders Larry Sanders, Republicans Overseas UK chair Greg Swenson, foreign policy expert Elisabeth Braw and broadcaster Tom Rivers.

Nov 05, 20242 hr 15 min

Can a four-day working week work?

Is it fair for tuition fees to go up and can a four-day working week work? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening, ahead of polling day in the US election, are former British ambassador to the US Lord Darroch, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas, John Scardino from Democrats Abroad and Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel.

Nov 04, 20242 hr 24 min

Are you a Budget winner or loser?

Are you a Budget winner or loser? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Conservative MP and shadow education secretary Damian Hinds, economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders and luxury hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.

Oct 30, 20242 hr 28 min

Is Donald Trump a fascist?

Can the UK put any pressure on Israel to allow UNRWA aid into Gaza? And is Donald Trump a fascist? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Gogglebox star turned Labour campaigner Josh Tapper, non-affiliated peer Claire Fox, Conservative MP Richard Holden and Plaid Cymru MP and Treasury spokesperson Ben Lake.

Oct 29, 20242 hr 26 min

Will the Budget leave you worse off?

Will the Budget leave you worse off? And how bad is your social housing? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer and 'bionic lord' Craig Mackinlay, Labour MP Sarah Smith, Lib Dem MP Pippa Heylings and commentator David Goodhart.

Oct 28, 20242 hr 29 min
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