Iain Dale - The Whole Show
News & Politics
About
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
- 2026 Election Results Show
This episode of Iain Dale's Whole Show focuses on the 2026 election results. Iain Dale discusses the outcomes with representatives from all major parties, while Aggie Chambré and Gareth Knight provide expert analysis. LBC news coverage fro…
- What's your biggest workplace cock-up?
Iain Dale asks listeners to share their biggest workplace cock-ups.
- Is Britain's traditional two-party system a thing of the past?
The episode questions whether Britain's traditional two-party system is obsolete. Guests include politicians and journalists from various parties and publications.
- Which issues will define how you vote on Thursday? If you're choosing not to bother voting in these elections, why?
Iain Dale hosts MPs Danny Beales, Munira Wilson, Siân Berry, and former minister Steve Baker on Cross Question to discuss the issues influencing voters in the upcoming elections and reasons for not voting.
- Would you support the government paying the EU £1 billion a year to access its markets again?
This episode of Iain Dale - The Whole Show, hosted by Iain Dale, explores the question of whether the government should pay the EU £1 billion per year to regain access to its markets.
- The LBC Welsh election debate
The LBC Welsh election debate featured candidates from Labour, Conservative, Plaid Cymru, Welsh Greens, Reform UK, and the Lib Dems. Listener calls helped shape the topics discussed during the debate held in Cardiff. The episode also brief…
- Labour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes LBC listeners' calls
Labour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes calls from LBC listeners. She is joined by MPs Rosie Wrighting (Labour), Gareth Bacon (Conservative), Monica Harding (Liberal Democrats), and political strategist James Starkie.
- Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles addresses the US Congress during his state visit
King Charles III addressed the US Congress during his state visit to Washington D.C.
- Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles arrives for his historic state visit
King Charles III has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a historic state visit. The event was covered live from the location.
- Will the Home Secretary's new deal with France make any difference when it comes to reducing illegal migration to the UK?
The episode features a discussion on whether the UK Home Secretary's new deal with France will effectively reduce illegal migration to the UK. Guests include Gawain Towler, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, Benedict Spence, and Lucy Beresford.
- Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly takes LBC listeners' calls
Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly discusses listener calls on Iain Dale's Cross Question. Panelists include Dan Hodges, Naushabah Khan, Jerome Mayhew, and Dr Danny Chambers.
- Is the government just looking for a fall-guy or do you accept that the Prime Minister was let down by unelected officials?
On Iain Dale's show, guests debate if the Prime Minister was let down by unelected officials or if the government is seeking a fall-guy. Panelists include Perran Moon, Baroness Rachel Maclean, Kate Nicholls, and Dr Tessa Dunlop.
- Keir Starmer fights for his future - but should he just give it up?
The episode discusses Keir Starmer's fight for his political future, posing the question of whether he should consider relinquishing his position.
- Is there any way back for Keir Starmer now?
This episode of The Whole Show features Iain Dale in conversation with Alistair Burt, Elisabeth Braw, and Ameer Kotecha, discussing the political future of Keir Starmer.
- Is it time to accept that Trump isn't a reliable or trustworthy ally or even trading partner?
On Iain Dale's Cross Question, the panel discusses whether Donald Trump can be considered a reliable ally or trading partner. Guests include Alex Burghart, Andrew Lewin, Edward Morello, and Lara Brown.
- Is it now time to radically slash the welfare bill in order to keep this country safe?
On Iain Dale's Cross Question, guests discuss the potential need to significantly reduce the welfare budget for national security. The panel includes representatives from the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, and comedian Susie McCabe.
- Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey takes LBC listeners' calls
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey speaks with LBC listeners on Iain Dale's show. He is joined by guests Luke Akehurst, David Simmonds, Colin Seymour, and Poppy Coburn.
- Which side do you think has won the war in Iran?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on the war in Iran, joined by Christina McAnea, Lawrence Rosenberg, Emma Burnell, and Tim Hames.
- How seriously should Trump's latest threat to Iran be taken?
Iain Dale and guests discuss how seriously Donald Trump
- Has the President completely lost the plot?
Iain Dale discusses the question of whether or not the President has lost the plot.
- Do you have any faith of peace in the world?
This episode, titled 'Do you have any faith of peace in the world?', directly questions the likelihood of global peace.
- How divided is Britain, and how do we unite?
This episode of Iain Dale - The Whole Show discusses the divisions present in Britain and explores how the country might achieve unity.
- Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on the unaffordability of the UK's pensions triple lock, featuring guests Greg Hands, Stella Tsantekidou, David Wooding, and Ava Vidal.
- How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO?
On Iain Dale's Whole Show, the panel discusses how Keir Starmer should react to Donald Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO. The discussion features Resham Kotecha, Scarlett McGwire, Alys Denby, and Harriet Symonds.
- Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end?
The episode explores whether Donald Trump's criticisms of Britain's Armed Forces signal the end of the NATO alliance. Guests include Michelle Donelan, Will Forster, Zoe Williams, and Albie Amankona.
- Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch answers listener questions on Iain Dale's LBC show. She is joined by guests Luke Murphy, Angela Knight, Tali Fraser, and Matthew Stadlen.
- How confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself?
Following a defence secretary's interview, Iain Dale hosts a discussion on Britain's defensive capabilities. Guests include Tobias Ellwood, Jim Dickson, Lucy Harris, and Natasha Devon.
- Is Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump?
Iain Dale on Cross Question with Sir Rocco Forte, Dr Jeevun Sandher, Kate Fall, and Carl Cashman debates if Iran is now directing the war instead of Trump.
- Is Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on whether Ed Miliband should maintain his position on net zero or prioritize increased fossil fuel extraction. Guests include Wendy Morton, Jon Trickett, Fatima Ibrahim, and Spencer Owen.
- Is Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on whether Donald Trump is seeking a simple exit from the ongoing war. The guests include MPs Joe Powell and Simon Hoare, Emma Trimble, and James Matthewson.
- Should we have allowed the US to use Diego Garcia for expanded strikes?
Iain Dale and Matt Frei discuss the potential use of Diego Garcia for US strikes. The episode also features Ed Balls discussing Norwich
- What should the government be doing to help ships get through the Strait of Hormuz?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale and guests Ali Milani, Gina Miller, Matt Warman, and Leon Emirali discuss what the government should do to help ships navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
- Microbiologist takes LBC listeners' calls on the meningitis B outbreak
Dr. Simon Clarke, a microbiologist, speaks with LBC listeners about the meningitis B outbreak in Kent. He is joined by Iain Dale on Cross Question, along with Conservative Deputy Chief Whip Joy Morrissey, Labour MP Alex Sobel, and director…
- Should the planned royal visit to the US now be delayed or even cancelled?
This episode of Iain Dale's Whole Show features a discussion on whether a planned royal visit to the US should be delayed or canceled. Guests include Lord Maurice Glasman, Dr Ellie Chowns, Kiki McDonough, and James Ball.
- Is Starmer right to resist Trump's demands for Britain to help police the Strait of Hormuz?
Iain Dale on Cross Question debates whether Keir Starmer is correct to refuse Donald Trump's request for British involvement in policing the Strait of Hormuz. Guests include Mark Francois, Diane Abbott, Mike Martin, and Natasha Clark.
- Could the war in Iran be worth it?
Iain Dale discusses the potential justification for a war in Iran with guests Dame Theresa Villiers, Danny Beales, Peter Tatchell, and Connie Shaw.
- Could the war in Iran save Keir Starmer?
MPs Barry Gardiner and Sir Alec Shelbrooke, columnist Lucy Reade, and businessman Tony Earnshaw join Iain Dale to discuss the potential impact of the war in Iran on Keir Starmer.
- What should victory in Iran look like?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale is joined by Karl Turner, Lord David Frost, Sam Lister, and Zoe Williams to discuss the potential meaning of victory in Iran.
- What kinds of action would you like the government to take to help with the imminent cost-of-living crisis?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale is joined by Justine Greening, Darren Paffey, Pippa Heylings, and Tom Skinner to discuss the cost of living crisis and potential government responses.
- What are you prepared to give up in order to fund getting our military into a functioning state again?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale hosts a discussion on funding the military, featuring Neil Breakwell, David Pinto-Duschinsky, Sarah Bool, and James Max. The central question is what individuals are willing to give up to ensure the military is…
- Is the special relationship dead - and if so, was it Donald or Keir who killed it?
Iain Dale's Cross Question panel discusses whether the special relationship is dead and attributes its potential demise to either Donald Trump or Keir Starmer. The guests include Nadhim Zahawi, Dame Meg Hillier, James Wild, and Paul Nowak.
- Do you support how Keir Starmer has handled the opening stages of the conflict in Iran?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on Keir Starmer's approach to the Iran conflict, featuring MPs Tom Hayes and Sir Bernard Jenkin, Alex Wilson, and Zoë Grünewald.
- Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, joins Iain Dale on LBC for a 'Call Kemi' segment, taking listener questions. The episode also features guests on Cross Question, including Ros Morgan, Callum Anderson, Tom Morrison, and Baroness Kate Hoe…
- Is the warning that the courts backlog won't be fixed for 10 years a sign that the government lacks ambition?
The episode examines whether the projected 10-year delay in fixing the courts backlog indicates a lack of government ambition. Guests include Penny Mordaunt, Preet Kaur Gill, Daniel Johnson, and Tom Scotson.
- With net migration tumbling, is making it even harder for economic migrants to come here sensible?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale and guests debate whether making it harder for economic migrants to enter the UK is a sensible policy, particularly as net migration figures are declining. The panel includes Mims Davies, Polly Billington, Seba…
- Reaction to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, plus should Britain assist any US strikes on Iran?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the potential involvement of Britain in US strikes on Iran. Guests include Rachel Cunliffe, Keith Prince, Caroline Russell, and Nathaniel Ogunniyi.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski takes LBC listeners' calls
Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, speaks with Iain Dale and LBC listeners live. The episode also features a discussion on Cross Question with guests Josh Tapper, Lord Kim Darroch, Anna Firth, and Anita Boateng.
- What do you make of Reform UK's top team?
On Cross Question, Iain Dale is joined by Gillian Keegan, Ben Bradley, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, and Luke Taylor to discuss the top team of Reform UK.
- Will the reversal of the cancellation of local elections be Starmer's final U-turn?
The episode explores whether the reversal of the cancellation of local elections will represent Keir Starmer's final U-turn. Guests include Kirsty Buchanan, Sebastian Salek, Emma Best, and Rachel Shabi.
- Should the BBC continue its legal fight with Donald Trump?
Iain Dale hosts a discussion on whether the BBC should pursue its legal fight with Donald Trump. Guests include Labour MP Calvin Bailey, former Conservative minister Paul Scully, former Corbyn adviser Andrew Fisher, and author Emma Woolf.