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Cross Question with Iain Dale

Cross Question with Iain Dale

LBC 838 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

Iain Dale hosts a panel of senior politicians and commentators who answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. The show features debate, in-depth discussion, and laughs.

Episodes

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Andy Preston, Tony Earnshaw & Shehab Khan
Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Andy Preston, Tony Earnshaw & Shehab Khan Jul 23, 2026 51:04 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy, commentator and former town mayor Andy Preston, businessman Tony Earnshaw, plus Zeteo UK's Political Editor Shehab Khan.
Benali Hamdache, Dr Alan Mendoza, Natasha Devon & James Starkie
Benali Hamdache, Dr Alan Mendoza, Natasha Devon & James Starkie Jul 22, 2026 52:32 Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Green Party London Assembly member Benali Hamdache, Reform UK adviser on global affairs Dr Alan Mendoza, LBC presenter Natasha Devon and former Conservative adviser James Starkie.
Mathew Lawrence, Shevaun Haviland, Sam Lister & Benjamin Butterworth
Mathew Lawrence, Shevaun Haviland, Sam Lister & Benjamin Butterworth Jul 21, 2026 51:12 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Common Wealth think-tank director and 'Manchesterism' analyst Mathew Lawrence, the British Chambers of Commerce's Director-General Shevaun Haviland, the Daily Express' deputy editor-in-chief Sam Lister, plus The i newspaper's senior reporter Benjamin Butterworth.
Jim Murphy, Lord Mark Harper, Sir Vince Cable & Anne McElvoy
Jim Murphy, Lord Mark Harper, Sir Vince Cable & Anne McElvoy Jul 20, 2026 52:30 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former Cabinet ministers Jim Murphy from Labour, Lord Mark Harper from the Conservatives and Sir Vince Cable from the Liberal Democrats, plus the Politico journalist Anne McElvoy.
Afua Hagan, Anita Boateng, Chris Webb & Mark Littlewood
Afua Hagan, Anita Boateng, Chris Webb & Mark Littlewood Jul 16, 2026 52:14 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the journalist and broadcaster Afua Hagan, the political commentator Anita Boateng, trade unionist Chris Webb, plus the director of the Popular Conservatism movement Mark Littlewood.
Samantha Niblett, Ellie Hodges, Andy Twelves & Bethany Dawson
Samantha Niblett, Ellie Hodges, Andy Twelves & Bethany Dawson Jul 15, 2026 51:42 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Samantha Niblett, political commentator Ellie Hodges, journalist and writer Andy Twelves, plus LBC's own Political Correspondent Bethany Dawson.
Graham Stuart, Baroness Jenny Jones, Poppy Coburn & Dr Mike Galsworthy
Graham Stuart, Baroness Jenny Jones, Poppy Coburn & Dr Mike Galsworthy Jul 14, 2026 50:52 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Conservative MP and former Net Zero Minister Graham Stuart, Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones, the Daily Telegraph's Poppy Coburn, plus Dr Mike Galsworthy from the European Movement UK campaign group.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, Andrew Griffith, Dave Doogan & Angela Epstein
Miatta Fahnbulleh, Andrew Griffith, Dave Doogan & Angela Epstein Jul 13, 2026 51:33 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour MP Miatta Fahnbulleh - whose resignation helped triggered Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, the Conservatives' Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith, the SNP's Westminster leader Dave Doogan, plus the journalist and broadcaster Angela Epstein.
Luke Charters, Suzanne Evans, Daniel Kawczynski & Jemma Forte
Luke Charters, Suzanne Evans, Daniel Kawczynski & Jemma Forte Jul 9, 2026 50:53 Joining Iain Dale are Labour MP Luke Charters, former UKIP deputy chairman Suzanne Evans, former Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski, plus the podcaster Jemma Forte.
Josh Tapper, Jonathan Bartley, Camilla Turner & Jo Gideon
Josh Tapper, Jonathan Bartley, Camilla Turner & Jo Gideon Jul 8, 2026 52:57 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour councillor and former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper, former Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley, the Sunday Telegraph's Political Editor Camilla Turner, plus the Children's Alliance charity chief executive and former Conservative MP Jo Gideon.
Lisa Smart, Justine Greening, Zoe Williams & Benedict Spence
Lisa Smart, Justine Greening, Zoe Williams & Benedict Spence Jul 7, 2026 54:01 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Liberal Democrat frontbencher Lisa Smart, former Conservative Cabinet minister Justine Greening, The Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, plus the writer and commentator Benedict Spence.
Eni Aluko, Sir Ranil Jayawardena, Alex Sobel & Tali Fraser
Eni Aluko, Sir Ranil Jayawardena, Alex Sobel & Tali Fraser Jul 6, 2026 51:42 Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are former England forward Eni Aluko, the former Conservative Cabinet minister Sir Ranil Jayawardena, Labour MP Alex Sobel, plus The Specator's Commissioning Editor Tali Fraser.

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