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Cross Question with Iain Dale

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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the former Conservative Security Minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Labour MP Claire Hazelgrove, the Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel, plus the charity founder the Reverend Steve Chalke.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are MPs Dawn Butler and Caroline Voaden from the Liberal Democrats, the Conservative peer and director of the Institute of Economic Affairs Lord Daniel Hannan, plus the Tory local councillor and former Police and C... more

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Green Party Mayor of Hackney Zoë Garbett, former Conservative Cabinet minister Lord John Redwood, UK-EU relations expert Mike Buckley, plus the journalist and media executive Anna van Praagh.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the independent peer and free speech campaigner Baroness Claire Fox, economist Duncan Weldon, Labour MP Toby Perkins and Conservative London Assembly deputy leader Emma Best.

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Zoe Strimpel
Episode: Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Claire Hazelgrove, Zoe Strimpel & Rev. Steve Chalke
Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones
Episode: Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Claire Hazelgrove, Zoe Strimpel & Rev. Steve Chalke
Claire Hazelgrove
Episode: Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Claire Hazelgrove, Zoe Strimpel & Rev. Steve Chalke
Rev. Steve Chalke
Episode: Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Claire Hazelgrove, Zoe Strimpel & Rev. Steve Chalke
Festus Akinbusoye
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Conservative Party
Episode: Dawn Butler, Caroline Voaden, Lord Daniel Hannan & Festus Akinbusoye
Dawn Butler
Labour MP for Brent East
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Episode: Dawn Butler, Caroline Voaden, Lord Daniel Hannan & Festus Akinbusoye
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Dawn Butler, Caroline Voaden, Lord Daniel Hannan & Festus Akinbusoye
Dan Hannan
Conservative Peer, Director at Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
Episode: Dawn Butler, Caroline Voaden, Lord Daniel Hannan & Festus Akinbusoye
Rebecca Smith
Conservative MP for South West Devon
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Episode: Marina Wheeler KC, Luke Charters, Rebecca Smith & Christina Patterson

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Iain Dale
Host of Cross Question on LBC / Global

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • Best debate show

    I love this show, apart from the wasted fun question at the end, it’s a really good debate and Iain controls and is fair with the chance to answer questions for each panelist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pepsifarr
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Latest episode

    Absolutely shambolic episode. Poorly managed and out of control. Just a shouting match.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Canuck Bob
    Canada3 years ago
  • Too much of same

    Rarely enough balance in this . Where are business people or commentators to inform or challenge to orthodoxy ? Same bland “rent a panel” of commentators often ill informed on key issues of day and second rate MPs too often with occasional interesting voice but all too rare

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Regular VT traveller
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • irish prime ministers

    Ian there is only an introduction on irish pm?? when will it start

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fyanstown3
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • For an American, a great way to keep up

    Love the guests and the style of the podcast. Iain Dale is fair, but he doesn't let guests spin, he checks them as they are talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics
    United States4 years ago

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Relentlessly balanced and well moderated, great for informed listeners.
Critiques of bias and shouting, but overall civil and thoughtful.
Listeners appreciate the mix of voices and pragmatic policy discussion.
A reliable source for keeping up with UK political debates.
Some episodes can feel repetitive or heavy on certain topics.

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#234
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Dawn Butler, Caroline Voaden, Lord Daniel Hannan & Festus Akinbusoye
Q: How worried are you about race riots becoming a regular feature in the UK?
Panelists express cautious optimism that the country is not on that trajectory, while emphasizing the need to calm tensions, regulate harmful rhetoric, and address root causes of violence.
Kirsty Buchanan, Alfie Stirling, Emma Revell & Richard Power-Sayeed
Q: Should the government intervene more aggressively on energy prices, and how would rent controls fit into a broader energy and housing strategy?
There is broad agreement that energy affordability requires targeted interventions, including potential subsidised blocks for households, while rent controls are debated for their long-term housing market effects; most participants advocate a balanced mix of market reform and safety nets.
Kirsty Buchanan, Alfie Stirling, Emma Revell & Richard Power-Sayeed
Q: What do you think about Blair's argument that Labour should align with a radical centre?
The panelists debate Blair's assessment, with some seeing value in a centrist, growth-oriented approach and others warning that ignoring inequality and core economic fundamentals risks alienating voters; the consensus is that Blair's framing is coherent but not a panacea for Labour's broader challenges.
Luke Akehurst, David Simmonds, Colin Seymour (a.k.a. 'Crystal') & Poppy Coburn
Q: Should religious leaders who are based in democratic territories really be getting involved in politics?
The panel largely supports religious leaders expressing moral views, but cautions against using religious authority to sway electoral outcomes or pressuring followers to vote a certain way.
Sir Rocco Forte, Dr Jeevun Sandher, Baroness Kate Fall & Carl Cashman
Q: A follow-up about PMQs: is it time to dispense with PMQs given concerns over answering questions and accountability?
The panel largely defends PMQs as a needed accountability moment, though some participants suggest reforms or questions about its effectiveness may be warranted.

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2. Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones
3. Claire Hazelgrove
4. Rev. Steve Chalke
5. Festus Akinbusoye
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7. Caroline Voaden
8. Dan Hannan

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