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Iain Dale - The Whole Show
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
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowCall Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes your calls
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes calls from LBC listeners. The former Cabinet minister Sir Vince Cable also takes calls, on his new book…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs putting taxes up just a coward's way out?
If the Chancellor raises taxes in next month's Budget, is this just a coward's way out? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Chris Murray from Labour…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat role should the UK play in helping Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa?
What role should the UK play in helping Jamaica recover from the damage which Hurricane Melissa will cause? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWho do you blame for the prisons chaos over the weekend?
Who do you blame for the prisons chaos over the weekend, which saw the Epping asylum seeker sex offender wrongly released? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWould you support seeing knife arches in all schools? How else should youth violence be tackled?
Would you support seeing knife arches in all schools? How else should youth violence be tackled? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the climate policy…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWould you support the state pension triple lock being scrapped?
Would you support the state pension triple lock being scrapped? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative peer Baroness Rachel Maclean, Labour MP…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould the government now change the law to force Prince Andrew out of the royal family entirely?
Should the government now change the law to force Prince Andrew out of the royal family entirely? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the drag artist Colin…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIf you were Chancellor, whose taxes would you want to put up?
If you were Chancellor, whose taxes would you want to put up? The chair and deputy chair of police officers' representative body, the Police Federation of…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhy is the Chancellor only now blaming Brexit for Britain's economic woes?
Why is the Chancellor only now blaming Brexit for Britain's economic woes? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour's Immigration Minister Mike Tapp…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat should happen to the asylum seeker who threatened to kill Nigel Farage?
What should happen to the asylum seeker who threatened to kill Nigel Farage? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are 'The Black Farmer' Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat needs to be done to make the peace in Gaza last into the long-term?
What needs to be done to make the peace in Gaza last into the long-term? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Scotland Secretary…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowAre you optimistic about peace in the Middle East?
Are you optimistic about peace in the Middle East?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo moves like wanting to abolish stamp duty make the Conservatives sound more appealing again?
Do moves like wanting to abolish stamp duty make the Conservatives sound more appealing again? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question is the former Home Secretary…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHas Robert Jenrick stoked racial tensions by calling out a community's ethnic make-up?
Has Robert Jenrick stoked racial tensions by calling out a community's ethnic make-up? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the political commentator and…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat good can the Conservatives possibly get from echoing Reform's policies?
What good can the Conservatives possibly get from echoing Reform's policies? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative commentator and former…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowReaction to the Manchester synagogue terror attack
Reaction as we learn more about the terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester.
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIf Hamas rejects Trump's plan, what should happen next?
If Hamas rejects Trump's plan, what should happen next? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the new Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward, Labour…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs it sensible for Starmer to try to challenge Farage on national identity issues?
Is it sensible for Sir Keir Starmer to try to challenge Nigel Farage on issues related to national identity? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question - live from…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDonald Trump announces his Gaza peace plan
Live coverage of US President Donald Trump's announcement of his peace plan for Gaza, alongside the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Joining Iain on…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHas Starmer's government stopped taking climate change seriously?
Has Starmer's government stopped taking climate change seriously? Finito Education's Ronel Lehmann takes listeners' calls on tackling Britain's youth…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat benefit is Nigel Farage getting from his apparent political devotion to Donald Trump?
What benefit is Nigel Farage getting from his apparent political devotion to Donald Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat's your reaction to Trump's verbal attack on London today?
What's your reaction to Trump's verbal attack on London today? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Reform UK chairman Dr David Bull, Liberal Democrat…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWill recognising Palestine make Middle East peace more or less likely?
Will recognising Palestine make Middle East peace more or less likely? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the influencer and TV personality Amy Hart…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould we follow Trump's advice and use the military to stop channel migrants?
Should we follow Trump's advice and use the military to stop channel migrants?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowAre you proud or embarrassed at Britain rolling out the red carpet for Trump?
Are you proud or embarrassed at Britain rolling out the red carpet for Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour peer and Trump inauguration…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowKemi Badenoch answers your questions on Reform UK defections, Tommy Robinson, Mandelson and more!
Kemi Badenoch answers your questions on Reform UK defections, Tommy Robinson, Mandelson and more! Iain Dale is joined for Cross Question by Labour Party chair…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould Reform continue accepting defections from unpopular Tories?
Should Reform continue accepting defections from unpopular Tories? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn, Conservative Shadow…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat does Charlie Kirk's killing mean for free speech?
What does Charlie Kirk's killing mean for free speech?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow can Mandelson possibly continue as our ambassador to Washington?
How can Mandelson possibly continue as our ambassador to Washington? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the political campaigner and former Love Island…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Israel's attack in Qatar justifiable?
Is Israel's attack in Qatar justifiable? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowLBC's Online Safety Day #2
On LBC's Online Safety Day #2, the National Crime Agency's deputy director Helen Rance and also the former Technology Minister Damian Collins each joined Iain…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShouldn't the asylum seeker convicted of sexual assault be deported immediately?
Shouldn't the asylum seeker convicted of sexual assault be deported immediately? Political journalist and Tony Blair biographer Steve Richards takes your calls…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat kinds of restrictions against free speech should exist within our laws?
What kinds of restrictions against free speech should exist within our laws? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are former Labour deputy leader…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you trust the government to prevent a disastrous economic downturn?
Do you trust the government to prevent a disastrous economic downturn? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould it be harder for refugees to bring family to Britain?
Should it be harder for refugees to bring family to Britain? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour environment secretary Steve Reed…


Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you want Nigel Farage's mass deportations?
Do you want Nigel Farage's mass deportations?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowNicola Sturgeon opens up on her resignation, divorce and JK Rowling
Nicola Sturgeon opens up on her resignation, divorce and JK Rowling
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowAre weight loss jabs worth the money?
Are weight loss jabs worth the money?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhat happens next to asylum seekers in Epping?
What happens next to asylum seekers in Epping? Entrepreneur and former TV dragon Piers Linney takes your calls. Can we still afford the triple lock?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowTrump hosts European leaders in the White House
Trump hosts European leaders in the White House to talk Ukraine
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowHow should illegal channel crossings be tackled?
Over 25,000 people have made the journey across the English Channel to the UK this year, the quickest rate of arrivals since 2018, intensifying pressure on the…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Starmer guilty of failing Israeli hostages?
After announcing plans to recognise Palestinian Statehood unless Israel meets his demands, is the Prime Minister on the right side of history? Iain speaks with…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowTory leader Kemi Badenoch takes your calls
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is back to take your calls! Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are columnist for the Guardian, Polly Toynbee, former independent…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Immigration behind community tensions?
Iain speaks with Professor of International Migration, Nando Sigona, and Research Director of the Centre for Migration Control think-tank, Robert Bates. On…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowThe LBC Green Party Leadership Debate
Should asylum seekers be allowed to work? Plus, the LBC Green Party Leadership Debate!
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you have faith in Labour on immigration?
Do you have faith in Labour on immigration? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Natasha Irons, former Northern Ireland first…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould protesters let JD Vance holiday in peace?
Should protesters let JD Vance holiday in peace?
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDoes Diane Abbott deserve to be suspended again?
Does Diane Abbott deserve to be suspended again? Plus, Fuse ODG takes your calls!
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWhy is Labour sacking MPs?
Why is Labour sacking MPs? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Will Stone, Lib Dem MP Jess Brown-Fuller, political commentator Anita…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowMoD data leak reaction & Kemi Badenoch back to take your calls
MoD data leak reaction & Kemi Badenoch back to take your calls Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Luke Murphy, Conservative MP…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowIs Trump getting fed up with Putin?
Is Trump getting fed up with Putin? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Polly Billington, Conservative shadow Wales secretary Mims…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWill Starmer's migration deal with Macron change anything?
Will Starmer's migration deal with Macron change anything? Plus, Rich Clarke joins Iain to take your calls on coming out.
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowWill you vote for Corbyn's new party?
Will you vote for Corbyn's new party? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Dan Tomlinson, former Conservative MP Anna Firth, lawyer…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould resident doctors get even more money?
Should resident doctors get even more money? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Gregor Poynton, non-affiliated peer Baroness Fox…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowTwenty years since the 7/7 attacks
Twenty years since the 7/7 attacks Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Alison Hume, podcaster Andrew Gold, author James Bloodworth…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowOne year of Labour - and Zarah Sultana quits!
One year of Labour - and Zarah Sultana quits!
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowDo you feel for Rachel Reeves?
Do you feel for Rachel Reeves? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin, Labour MP Jim Dickson, commentator Ali Milani…
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowChaos over the welfare bill vote!
Chaos over the welfare bill vote! Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Rosie Wrighting, political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown…