Iain Dale All Talk LBC

Iain chats to the journalist Tim Shipman, who is the Sunday Times' chief political commentator, as well as the author of a series of books detailing the UK's departure from the European Union and the political difficulties faced since Brexit. The latest book is called 'No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris'.

Iain talks to the military historian Dr Peter Caddick-Adams, who has written a new biography or Sir Winston Churchill. After writing an essay on Britain's wartime Prime Minister for the book 'The Prime Ministers', edited by Iain, Peter has expanded his research into how Churchill led the nation through the Second World War and how his experiences during the previous conflict shaped his decision-making.

Iain speaks to former Conservative Cabinet Minister Sir Brandon Lewis about his decision to stand down from Parliament at the 2024 General Election, his experiences as a Cabinet Minister in the governments of Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, and how the Conservatives can rebuild from their bruising defeat in that 2024 election.

Iain Dale speaks on his LBC show to former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. They discuss the election campaign, whether Keir Starmer is ready, the betting scandal, the future of the Labour Party and his own experience fighting elections. Neil also takes calls from LBC listeners.

Iain Dale interviews former Conservative MP and minister Robert Halfon about leaving politics and what might come next, the challenges of articulating a case for Israel, whether he'd offer his services to a Labour government - and much else besides!

Iain Dale interviews author and biographer Linda McDougall about her life of political journalism, marriage with late Labour MP Austin Mitchell and her latest book about Harold Wilson's trusted adviser and confidante MARCIA WILLIAMS: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BARONESS FALKENDER.