Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the big political issues of the week including the North Shropshire by-election, the new Covid regulations, the Tory rebellion, Christmas parties, Adam Boulton’s last show, Katie Price’s sentencing and Iain’s interview with Kathleen Stock. Smuth quota: Low
Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale mark the 300th episode of the For the Many podcast with their characteristic mix of political insight and humour. They discuss the Downing Street parties, the Prime Minister’s refurbishment difficulties, Labour’s poll lead, the North Shropshire by—election, the new Omicron variant and the reintroduction of Covid restrictions, the Stephen Port case, the FCO select committee evidence, Jacqui’s confrontation with Peter Bone, Owen Jones getting a CBE, Iain’s trials with hi...
Hi For the Many listener. We’ve got a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy! Last year LBC’s Hunting Ghislaine podcast was listened to over 4 million times. Now, John Sweeney is back with a weekly podcast updating you on all the latest news and commentary from Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial in New York. This podcast is exclusive to Global Player so if you don’t have it, download it now from your app store or visit globalplayer.com. Once you have Global Player, search for Hunting Ghislaine: The Trial.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news including the Old Bexley & Sidcup by election, Keir Starmer’s reshuffle (including a special guest appearance), Covid latest, Snogging, Liz Truss’s tank and Richard Burgon on Cross Question. Please forgive a few technical mishaps! Smut quota: Middling
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith respond to a complaint about the shortness of last week’s episode to record one of record length, with just the right mix of political commentary, analysis and humour. So they say. They discuss the deaths in the English Channel and the spat between Britain and France, the new Covid variant, Boris Johnson’s CBI speech, No 10 v No 11, I’m a Celebrity, Sir David Amess’s funeral, Geoff Hoon, Stella Creasy and her baby in the Commons, Nick Fletcher MP’s male role models and...
Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s political events by answering listeners’ questions throughout. Smut quota; Almost zero
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss parliamentary scandals, COP26, Migrants, Iain’s new book The Presidents, Covid rates across Europe, Compulsory vaccinations for NHS staff and why Portugal is banning employers from texting staff after hours plus some very funny Nun (monk) jokes. Smut quota: Middling to high.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s news including the Owen Paterson saga, Cop 26, Fish wars, Kent Police, Covid, the Virginia Gubernatorial result, Iain’s trip to Genk and much more. Smut Quota: Middling to low.
In this bumper episode of For the Many, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Budget, war with France, Cop26, Ecigs on the NHS, all things Meta, Angela Rayner, whether the new BBC political editor should be a Brexiteer, the new Geoff Hoon autobiography, raw sewage, the coming out of Josh Cavallo, Iain’s trip to Genk, Andrew Mitchell’s new book, Jacqui’s new chief of staff, Cliff Richard and the Rajar audience figures. Smut quota: Low to middling.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Select committee report on Covid, Covid cases and restrictions, Hancock’s new job (or not), Boilers, the death of Colin Powell and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the horrific assassination of Sir David Amess MP and its consequences for politics and MPs. They pay tribute to him and his dedication to his constituents. It’s a very emotional episode of the podcast and at the end Iain reads out tributes to Sir David and the positive work MPs do from For the Many listeners.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news including the Tory conference, the energy crisis, the death of James Brokenshire, MPs’ pay, the Facebook outage, Flu, essays for money to be illegal, the Newcastle United takeover and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the sentencing of Wayne Couzens, the position of Cressida Dick, the Labour conference, the fuel crisis, the new Green Party leaders, the German election result, James Bond, Jacqui’s new job, Iain’s Michel Barnier interview and much more besides. Smut quota: Unacceptably high.
Iain Dale conducts a lateral flow test live on the podcast – it’s negative, by the way. He and Jacqui Smith discuss the petrol queues, the Labour conference, German elections, the murder of Sabina Nessa, Boris Johnson’s trip to America, Paloma Faith and Andrew Neil. And there’s a very good nun joke too! Smut quota: Middling
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the week’s events including the government reshuffle, Jacqui’s appearance on Pointless Celebrities, Aukus, their nun joke going viral, the M25 protests, Shamima Begum, speaking at party fundraisers, weight & measures, Andrew Neil leaving GB News and the triumph of Emma Raducanu. Smut Quota: Middling.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news and discuss Cressida Dick’s future, Social Care reform, Triple Lock, Abba tickets, Gavin Williamson’s little local difficulty, Priti Patel’s war with France, Covid booster jabs and vaccine passports, David Starkey on Cross Question, Phone in on bisexuality, the 9/11 anniversary, Dominic Cummings Only Fans page, Afghan women, the government’s new LGBT business champion, Emma Raducanu and Jacqui’s ‘graduation’. Smut content: Extremely low.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith reunite after a month apart, and they have a lot to discuss including Afghanistan, Abba’s big announcement, Jabs for children, Social care funding, the leaking of the Queen’s funeral plans, Piers Morgan being cleared by Ofcom, the German Election, Hungary’s racist football fans, the Canadian election, the start to the Football season, the Green party leadership debate on LBC and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling
Iain Dale welcomes guest host Wes Streeting to the podcast. They discuss events in Afghanistan, the Unite election result, the Green Party leadership contest, Only Fans’s reverse ferret, Wes’s plumbing difficulties and his 10 by 10 initiative. Smut content: Low
Iain Dale and Caroline Flint take a trawl through the week’s news agenda, concentrating on Afghanistan but also turning their attention to the SNP/Green coalition in Scotland, the death of Austin Mitchell, a report on the apparent decline in swearing, Ed Balls’ new cookbook, the banning of porn on ‘Only Fans’ and, er, Harriet Harman’s hair. Smut quota: Lowish
This week Jacqui welcomes Grant Tucker who spills the beans about sharing a flat with Iain. They discuss Plymouth, Afghanistan, Climate change, tensions in government and Prince Andrew as well as making some alpaca-loving enemies when discussing Geronimo. Grant can remember what A Level grades he got, but neither are impressed by Gavin Williamson. Smut levels: medium.
Jacqui welcomes Tim Montgomerie to fill Iain’s big shoes (small opportunity for smut) and they discuss Tim’s time advising Boris Johnson and where it all went wrong; teenage political crushes; Alok Sharma’s airmiles; travel traffic lights and whether Jacqui will get a holiday away from the caravan she is filling with young men; Latin and Jack Grealish. Smut quota: Lowish.
Iain and Jacqui discuss the latest Covid issues, a cowering Sajid Javid, Boris Johnson’s crime announcement, the Olympics, holidays, the Unite LBC hustings and much more! Smut quota: Middling. Next week it’s Jacqui with Tim Montgomerie.
Iain and Jacqui discuss the NHS payrise, the Police Federation’s no confidence in Priti Patel, Dawn Butler being expelled from the House of Commons, the Olympics and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling to low.
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the aftermath of the Euros, the foreign aid vote, ‘freedom day, Boris Johnson’s ‘levelling up’ speech, floods, the National Food Strategy, golf, Sian Berry, GB News, Iain’s new book and the sudden death of Guardian columnist Dawn Foster. Smut quota: Low-ish
Jacqui Smith and Iain Dale discuss the Euros, with a new list of footballer drag queen names, the lifting of Covid restrictions, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the BBC, Jacqui’s Jet2 experience and Iain’s trip to the Buxton International Festival. Smut quota: Middling
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about the Batley & Spen by-election result and its consequences, the aftermath of Matt Hancock’s resignation and Sajid Javid’s appointment, the Euros, lockdown lifting, Angela Merkel, the Gove marriage split and the Princess Diana statue. Smut quota: Middling to low.
Hi, For The Many listener, We’ve got another brand new podcast we think you’ll enjoy. ‘I’ve Been Thinking’ is a new weekly show hosted by Peter Frankopan. As well as being a best-selling author (Silk Roads), Professor of Global History and Oxford and voted as one of the World’s Top 50 Thinkers, Peter uses this podcast to speak with some incredible guests looking at topics from around the world that help understand and explain the past, present and future. Guests include former Director of the FB...
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Matt Hancock’s troubles, the Royal Navy and the Russians, the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, Keir Starmer’s back office reshuffle, social care, John Bercow, a new royal yacht, rape convictions, periods, Euro 2020, Batley & Spen and much more besides. Smut quota: It gets worse as it goes on…
Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the delay to the lifting of lockdown restrictions, the Chesham & Amersham by election result, Batley & Spen, the Euros, the launch of GB News, events in Northern Ireland, Dominic Cummings, Nick Watt and the future of Cressida Dick. Smut quota: Middling to high. Sorry.
Iain Dale & Jacqui Smith discuss the G7, lifting of lockdown, Gareth Southgate, Euro 2021, the Queen’s Portrait, President Smackron, the Honours List, Matt Hancock & Dominic Cummings and Jacqui’s appearance on Cross Question. Smut content: Lower than last week.
