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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Sep 28, 2026 · 2:24:32
Do you agree with Burnham's claim that Britain is strong when it comes to defence? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question - live from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool - are…
Sep 24, 2026 · 2:26:08
How would you go about reducing this country's welfare costs? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove, Green Party peer and…
Sep 23, 2026 · 2:28:44
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are columnist Emily Sheffield, Labour MP Joe Powell, former…
Sep 22, 2026 · 2:28:46
What does Burnham need to do to maintain early good relations with Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, Reform UK's Director of Local…
Sep 21, 2026 · 2:28:29
How should our government respond to Moscow's threat? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK's 2028 London Mayoral election candidate Laila Cunningham, farmer and…
Sep 17, 2026 · 2:29:44
Shakeel Hashim, AI policy expert joins us to answer all your burning AI questions, beginner friendly! Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Former Justice Secretary Alex Chalk…
Sep 16, 2026 · 2:27:06
After their symbolic vote to leave the UK over plans to open a camp for asylum seekers in a nearby former military base, are the complaints of the people of Piddington justified?…
Sep 15, 2026 · 2:28:28
Why is it becoming increasingly difficult to run a smaller business in this country? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Alex Ballinger, Conservative Shadow Energy…
Sep 14, 2026 · 2:26:45
Should there be a clamp-down on political donations? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour's Transport Minister Keir Mather, Conservative Shadow Scotland Secretary…
Sep 10, 2026 · 2:30:06
What needs to be done to reverse the trend of young people emigrating? Joining Iain Dale on a special youth-focused edition of Cross Question are the feminist writer Tilly…
Sep 9, 2026 · 2:27:13
What needs to be done to tackle the inequality affecting white working-class people in this country? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour's Work and Pensions Minister…
Sep 8, 2026 · 2:28:43
Has Ed Miliband gone too far today, or not far enough? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the businessman Sir Martin Sorrell, plus MPs Dr Jeevun Sandher from Labour, Dr…
Sep 7, 2026 · 2:27:48
Is it time to ban the use of face coverings at protests? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, the broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips,…
Sep 2, 2026 · 2:26:45
What will it take for both our political leaders and the wider British public to take the Russian threat seriously enough? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 2:29:05
Is Burnham making you believe in an optimistic future for this country? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Octopus Energy chief executive Greg Jackson, plus MPs Tonia…
Jul 30, 2026 · 2:29:43
How are the conditions we're experiencing this summer affecting your view of how we fight climate change? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Liberal Democrat trade…
Jul 29, 2026 · 2:29:09
How should reforms to social care be paid for? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Rachel Blake from Labour and David Mundell from the Conservatives, the Green New Deal…
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:28:43
How long will Labour's 'Burnham bounce' last for? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former former Conservative Cabinet minister Dame Theresa Villiers, fine jeweller Kiki…
Jul 27, 2026 · 2:28:35
Is our welfare system just too generous to be sustainable? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward, Labour London Assembly member Leonie…
Jul 23, 2026 · 2:30:10
Is Andy Burnham right to halt the prisoner early release programme? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, commentator and former town mayor Andy…
Jul 21, 2026 · 2:29:19
Should Ed Miliband's public criticisms of Donald Trump have made him unsuitable to be the Foreign Secretary? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Common Wealth think-tank…
Jul 20, 2026 · 2:30:12
Can Andy Burnham restore hope to this country and unite it again? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Cabinet ministers Jim Murphy from Labour, Lord Mark Harper from…
Jul 16, 2026 · 2:31:17
What will Andy Burnham's biggest challenge be when he takes over as Prime Minister? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist and broadcaster Afua Hagan, the…
Jul 15, 2026 · 2:30:28
What will Sir Keir Starmer's legacy be? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Samantha Niblett, political commentator Ellie Hodges, journalist and writer Andy…
Jul 14, 2026 · 2:28:54
What needs to be done to keep both current and also higher-profile former elected political figures safe? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative MP and former Net…
Jul 13, 2026 · 2:28:59
What does this country need to do to shut down the questions over the Falkland Islands' sovereignty for good? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Miatta Fahnbulleh…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:37:30
**Warning: Explicit language** Remembering Ann Widdecombe, Iain is joined by Jeremy Vine, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Nadine Dorries, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, Tom Tugendhat, Sir Conor…
Jul 9, 2026 · 2:28:44
Is it possible to reform the disability benefits system without taking money away from disabled people? Joining Iain Dale are Labour MP Luke Charters, former UKIP deputy chairman…
Jul 8, 2026 · 2:27:02
Are Farage and Burnham as bad as each other when it comes to making taxpayers fund by-elections? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour councillor and former Gogglebox…
Jul 7, 2026 · 2:28:57
Is anyone going to benefit from the seemingly pointless Clacton by-election? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Liberal Democrat frontbencher Lisa Smart, former…
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:28:59
Is Trump's invervention into the World Cup him standing up for his country or just being shamelessly corrupt? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former England forward Eni…
Jul 2, 2026 · 2:26:43
Reaction to Andy Burnham's exclusive interview with LBC's Andrew Marr. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Dr Jeevun Sandher, the Lib Dems' Transport spokesperson…
Jul 1, 2026 · 2:31:29
Should a party leader really be promoting a gold bullion company in return for cash? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative peer and Olympic silver medal-winning…
Jun 30, 2026 · 2:28:10
Are you happy to see other projects cut in order to fund an increase to defence spending? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative peer Baroness Nicky Morgan,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 2:30:46
Do you want to see political power passed down from Westminster to your local leaders? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK's Head of Local Government Delivery Ben…
Jun 11, 2026 · 2:30:06
Does Keir Starmer have any authority left now? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Security Minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Labour MP Claire…
Jun 10, 2026 · 2:29:44
What needs to be done to stop the Belfast unrest from spreading around the rest of the UK's major cities? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Dawn Butler and Caroline…
Jun 9, 2026 · 2:29:02
Do you agree with Kemi Badenoch that stops and searches of black men and boys should be increased? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Green Party Mayor of Hackney Zoë…
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:27:42
How have you had to cut back since the war in the Middle East sent the global economy into turmoil? What else would you like to see Rachel Reeves do to help with this summer…
Jun 4, 2026 · 2:30:45
Is it ever appropriate to wear political symbols in the workplace? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh,…
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:29:45
What needs to be done to prevent large-scale unrest breaking out around the country after Henry Nowak's murder? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the businessman known as…
Jun 2, 2026 · 2:28:38
Should the law allow people to carry weapons because of their faith? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Polly Billington, Reform UK London Assembly member Alex…
Jun 1, 2026 · 2:27:59
Why is Labour's traditional working class support fading away? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Joe Powell, Conservative peer Lord Craig Mackinlay, economist…
May 27, 2026 · 2:30:37
Should Labour bring back Blair?
May 26, 2026 · 2:27:45
Why can't we handle hot weather in this country?
May 21, 2026 · 2:30:20
Should we be worried about the number of young Brits leaving the country to and work and study elsewhere? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK London Mayoral…
May 20, 2026 · 2:29:09
Is nationalism a serious threat to civil harmony in this country, as Wes Streeting claims? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Jack Abbott from Labour and Harriet Cross…
May 19, 2026 · 2:29:22
What does the fiasco surrounding HS2 say about this country's ability to build large projects? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the public law barrister and author Marina…
May 18, 2026 · 2:29:54
Is pledging to rejoin the EU the answer to Labour’s lack of public support? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist Paul Mason, Conservative Shadow Health Minister…
May 14, 2026 · 2:29:02
Would any of the potential challengers be a preferable Prime Minister to you than Keir Starmer? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, entertainment…
May 13, 2026 · 2:30:17
Ask Aggie: Streeting's allies claim he is set to resign and challenge Starmer. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour Cabinet Office Minister Chris Ward, former Andy…
May 12, 2026 · 2:29:57
Can Keir Starmer survive this political crisis after all? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour minister James Frith, Conservative Shadow Transport Secretary Richard…
May 11, 2026 · 2:29:38
Should Keir Starmer stay or should he go? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Charlotte Nichols from Labour and Andrew Rosindell from Reform UK, former Conservative…
May 8, 2026 · 2:28:50
Our election results special. Iain speaks to all the major parties, plus top analysis from Aggie Chambré and LBC's Elections Commentator Gareth Knight. LBC reports from across…
May 7, 2026 · 2:29:13
What's your biggest workplace cock-up?
May 6, 2026 · 2:29:21
Is Britain's traditional two-party system a thing of the past? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour Party chair Anna Turley, journalist and Reform UK support Tim…
May 5, 2026 · 2:29:30
Which issues will define how you vote on Thursday? If you're choosing not to bother voting in these elections, why? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Danny Beales from…
May 4, 2026 · 2:33:53
Would you support the government paying the EU £1 billion a year to access its markets again?
Apr 30, 2026 · 2:31:44
The LBC Welsh election debate - your calls decide the topics as Labour's Eluned Morgan, Conservative Darren Millar, Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap-Iorwerth, the Welsh Greens' Anthony…
Apr 29, 2026 · 2:27:28
Labour Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Rosie Wrighting from Labour, Gareth Bacon from the Conservatives…
Apr 28, 2026 · 2:39:18
Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles addresses the US Congress during his state visit
Apr 27, 2026 · 2:31:20
Live from Washington, D.C.: King Charles arrives for his historic state visit
Apr 23, 2026 · 2:29:34
Will the Home Secretary's new deal with France make any difference when it comes to reducing illegal migration to the UK? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK board…
Apr 22, 2026 · 2:27:59
Conservative Shadow Cabinet minister Sir James Cleverly takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges, plus MPs…
Apr 21, 2026 · 2:28:12
Is the government just looking for a fall-guy or do you accept that the Prime Minister was let down by unelected officials? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP…
Apr 20, 2026 · 2:25:26
Keir Starmer fights for his future - but should he just give it up?
Apr 16, 2026 · 2:29:17
Is there any way back for Keir Starmer now? Joining Iain Dale on an international affairs-focused special edition of Cross Question are the former Foreign Office Minister…
Apr 15, 2026 · 2:26:47
Is it time to accept that Trump isn't a reliable or trustworthy ally or even trading partner? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservatives' Shadow Northern Ireland…
Apr 14, 2026 · 2:26:43
Is it now time to radically slash the welfare bill in order to keep this country safe? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question for a Scottish Parliamentary elections special edition…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:28:37
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Akehurst, the Conservatives' Shadow Housing Minister David…
Apr 8, 2026 · 2:28:37
Which side do you think has won the war in Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea, PR expert and candidate on 'The…
Apr 7, 2026 · 2:28:26
How seriously should Trump's latest threat to Iran be taken? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the International Chamber of Commerce UK chair Lord Karan Bilimoria, Labour…
Apr 7, 2026 · 2:38:12
Has the President completely lost the plot?
Apr 5, 2026 · 2:17:45
Do you have any faith of peace in the world?
Apr 5, 2026 · 2:19:49
How divided is Britain, and how do we unite?
Apr 2, 2026 · 2:29:50
Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative minister Greg Hands, former…
Apr 1, 2026 · 2:30:56
How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Social Mobility Commission's deputy chair Resham Kotecha,…
Mar 31, 2026 · 2:30:17
Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Cabinet minister…
Mar 30, 2026 · 2:30:28
Call Kemi: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch takes LBC listeners' calls. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Luke Murphy, former Conservative minister Angela…
Mar 26, 2026 · 2:29:40
After the Defence Secretary's disastrous LBC interview, how confident are you in Britain's ability to defend itself? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former…
Mar 25, 2026 · 2:30:36
Is Iran now calling the shots in this war, rather than Trump? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, Labour MP Dr Jeevun Sandher, Conservative peer…
Mar 24, 2026 · 2:30:13
Is Ed Miliband right to stick to his guns over net zero, or is it time to drill, baby, drill? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative Shadow Development Minister…
Mar 23, 2026 · 2:29:25
Is Trump now just looking for the quickest and simplest way to exit this war? If so, do you welcome this? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Joe Powell from Labour and…
Mar 21, 2026 · 1:37:32
Should we have allowed the US to use Diego Garcia for expanded strikes? Iain is joined by LBC presenter Matt Frei, speaking from Jerusalem, to discuss the latest on the Middle…
Mar 19, 2026 · 2:31:59
What should the government be doing to help ships get through the Strait of Hormuz? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour Muslim Network chair Ali Milani,…
Mar 18, 2026 · 2:30:35
Microbiologist Dr Simon Clarke takes LBC listeners' calls on the meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Deputy Chief Whip Joy…
Mar 17, 2026 · 2:28:53
Should the planned royal visit to the US now be delayed or even cancelled? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour peer Lord Maurice Glasman, the Green Party leader in…
Mar 16, 2026 · 2:28:17
Is Starmer right to resist Trump's demands for Britain to help police the Strait of Hormuz? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservatives' Shadow Defence Minister…
Mar 12, 2026 · 2:26:32
Could the war in Iran be worth it? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Conservative Cabinet minister Dame Theresa Villiers, Labour MP Danny Beales, human rights…
Mar 11, 2026 · 2:26:51
Could the war in Iran save Keir Starmer? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Barry Gardiner from Labour and Sir Alec Shelbrooke from the Conservatives, The New World…
Mar 10, 2026 · 2:27:46
What should victory in Iran look like? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Karl Turner, former Conservative minister Lord David Frost, the Daily Express' deputy…
Mar 9, 2026 · 2:29:55
What kinds of action would you like the government to take to help with the imminent cost-of-living crisis? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative…
Mar 4, 2026 · 2:27:43
What are you prepared to give up in order to fund getting our military into a functioning state again? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are filmmaker Neil Breakwell, MPs David…
Mar 3, 2026 · 2:30:18
Is the special relationship dead - and if so, was it Donald or Keir who killed it? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Reform UK campaigner and former Conservative Chancellor…
Mar 2, 2026 · 2:29:17
Do you support how Keir Starmer has handled the opening stages of the conflict in Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Tom Hayes from Labour and Sir Bernard Jenkin…
Feb 25, 2026 · 2:28:03
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joins Iain Dale for Call Kemi, taking questions from LBC listeners. Joining Iain on Cross Question are the business lobbyist Ros Morgan, MPs…
Feb 24, 2026 · 2:25:25
Is the warning that the courts backlog won't be fixed for 10 years a sign that the government lacks ambition? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative…
Feb 23, 2026 · 2:26:09
With net migration tumbling, is making it even harder for economic migrants to come here sensible? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Conservative Shadow Cabinet…
Feb 19, 2026 · 2:26:48
Reaction to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, plus should Britain assist any US strikes on Iran? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the New Statesman's senior associate…
Feb 18, 2026 · 2:28:18
Green Party leader Zack Polanski joins Iain Dale live in the LBC studio, to take calls from our listeners. Meanwhile, joining Iain on Cross Question are Labour activist and…
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