Why won't any politician admit that the pensions triple lock is totally unaffordable?
02/04/2026 | 2h 29 mins.
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 Labour adviser Stella Tsantekidou, newspaper editor David Wooding, plus comedian and journalist Ava Vidal.
How should Starmer react to Trump's threat to withdraw the US from NATO?
01/04/2026 | 2h 30 mins.
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, former Labour Party adviser Scarlett MccGwire, City AM's opinions editor Alys Denby, plus PoliticsHome reporter Harriet Symonds.
Do Trump's constant insults to Britain's Armed Forces show the NATO alliance is at an end?
31/03/2026 | 2h 30 mins.
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 Michelle Donelan, Liberal Democrat MP Will Forster, The Guardian columnist Zoe Williams, plus the political commentator Albie Amankona.
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.