Where Politics Meets History

Iain Dale takes your questions on all sorts of issues ranging from relationship advice, politics, sex addiction and much more besides. Smut level High.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith react to the news that Boris Johnson is to quit Parliament with immediate effect, following on from Nadine Dorries announcing the self same thing. They start the recording just as Tory MP Nigel Adams became the third Tory MP to cause a by-election. They also discuss Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list and the criminal indictment of Donald Trump.

Iain and Jacqui discuss West Ham's victory, the nightmare of NHS admin, small boats, Caroline Lucas stepping down at the next election, Rishi in Washington, Harry in the High Court, Jamie Driscoll blocked and a new addition to the Dale family!

Iain answers your questions on whether the Conservatives can catch up, how to reduce inequality, how much class can impact a relationship, whether Labour are right to block left-wing Jamie Driscoll from running to be North East Mayor and what's happening to Washington D.C.

Iain and Jacqui discuss the mystery behind the Government’s legal challenge about the release of WhatsApp messages to the Covid Inquiry, Iain announces the temporary return of the Wednesday bonus podcast (but sans Jacqui), they talk about Joe Biden’s latest fall (makes a change from Iain), the future of inheritance tax, spooky dreams, Phillip Schofield, EVs and Labour’s tax plans.

Iain and Jacqui discuss Iain's fall (it gets a bit teary!), the important work done by carers, Suella's speeding, Phillip Schofield's apology, Boris back in the headlines and plenty more besides! Smut quota: Middling.

Iain and Jacqui discuss effluent in the rivers, National Conservatism, car chases through the streets of New York, building on the green belt, RAJAR figures, who should be able to vote and much else besides! Smut quota: Low to Middling... until the very end!

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith cast a furrowed brow over the week's news, as they reflect on the Coronation, the fallout from the local elections, Imran Khan's arrest, Liz Truss's trip to Taiwan and much else besides. Smut quota: Middling, with too much swearing.Buy tickets for Iain and Jacqui's Edinburgh Fringe show at http://www.forthemany.live.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith read the runes of the local election results, discuss Keir Starmer’s pledges, the state of Iain’s eyes, the drone attack on Putin, Kevin Costner’s divorce and Jacqui’s busman’s holiday to Gothenburg. Smut quota: Low to middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the crisis in Sudan, Diane Abbott’s expulsion from the PLP, Andrew Bridgen’s expulsion from the Conservatives, police numbers, Jacqui’s burgeoning love-in with Jonathan Gullis, Prince Harry in the High Court, the local elections, Sinn Fein leader Michelle O’Neill attending the Coronation, Iain’s eye troubles and much more besides. Smut quota: Middling.

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Gate Arts Centre in Cardiff with Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith talk about the resignation of Dominic Raab, legalising drugs, maths teaching, inflation, blue ticks and Iain's Instagram impersonator. Smut quota: Middling.

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Hippodrome in London with former Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the arrest of Peter Murrell, Donald Trump’s appearance in court, the barge to house asylum seekers, the idiocy of Scott Benton MP, trouble at the CBI, grooming gangs, Stevenage woman, Jacqui’s train travails, the death of Nigel Lawson and the gender pay gap. Smut quota: Very high at one point…To book tickets for Iain and Jacqui’s Edinburgh shows click here https://www.pleasance.co.uk/events/location/Pleasance%20at%20EICC?keywords=iain%20daleTo book For the Many Live in Cardiff with Adam Price MS click here https://www.gigantic.com/for-the-many-live-tickets/cardiff-the-gate-arts-centre/2023-04-22-18-15

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith turn their attention to how to house asylum seekers, NHS satisfaction rates, Humza Yousaf becoming Scottish First Minister, Green Day, anti-social behaviour, local elections, Jeremy Corbyn not being allowed to stand as a Labour candidate, King Charles in Germany, the lobbying sting and the death of Paul O’Grady. Smut level: Low.

Iain and Jacqui discuss Boris Johnson's appearance before the Privileges Committee, Louise Casey's report into the Met, mediation for child custody cases, the pension age, Rwanda, inflation, interest rates, the third anniversary of lockdown, the SNP leadership contest and much more besides! If you're squeamish, stop listening two minutes before the end! X-rated content.

Iain and Jacqui run the runes over the budget, the NHS pay deal, the fallout from the dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC, the perils of sex education, octopus farming and much more besides. Smut quota: Higher than usual. Sorry Graham.

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at The Halls in Norwich, with former Lib Dem Health Minister Sir Norman Lamb, Conservative peer Baroness Shephard and former Conservative MP Keith Simpson.

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, with special guest David Davis, Conservative MP and former Brexit Secretary.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Shamima Begum court case, Keir Starmer’s big speech, the NI Protocol, Joe Biden in Poland, defence spending, Iain’s trip to America, the new football regulator, the asylum system, the decline of marriage, banning student/professor relationships, the death of John Motson, Moonlighting/Bruce Willis, Damian Green, vegetables and much more!Buy For the Many Live! tickets at http://www.forthemany.live

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Nicola Sturgeon’s shock news, the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, Centrica profits, whether Boris Johnson could make a comeback, the axing of Lilt (is nothing sacred?), pelvic thrusts, the death of Raquel Welsh, 99 red balloons from China and whether you should smear poo on a theatre critic.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the reshuffle and its consequences and debate the merits (or otherwise) of appointing Lee Anderson to be deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. They look at whether fighter jets should be sent to Ukraine, how aid can be sent to Syria after the earthquake and lots more from the week’s news. Smut from the start.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi, the anniversary of Brexit, the state of the economy, interest rates, the return to the political fray of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, prepay meters and what to get up to in Berlin of a night. For details of For the Many Live! events go to http://www.forthemany.live

Jacqui Smith records the podcast from Beirut, while Iain Dale has struggled up the A11 to Norfolk. They discuss the current state of Lebanon, the plight of Nadhim Zahawi, Jeremy Hunt’s speech, HS2, the 'trans' rapist, the Government’s lack of support for women going through the menopause, tanks to Ukraine, Nadine Dorries’ new TV show, Matt Hancock’s I’m a Celebrity fee and much more besides.

Iain and Jacqui discuss levelling up, wearing seatbelts during photo ops, why the Germans are reluctant to send tanks to Ukraine, strikes, police reform, the Church of England and gay marriage, the blocking of the Scottish GRR Act, Nadhim Zahawi’s tax issues, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation, the delights of Davos, Lee Anderson MP and foodbanks. They touch on the sad death of Iain’s dog, Bubba. Oh, and Andrew Bridgen will be delighted that he gets a mention too. Smut quota: Berlin sex clubs are mentioned…

Jacqui Smith returns to the fray and she and Iain Dale discuss the various strikes affecting the country, the state of the NHS, Joe Biden, Andrew Bridgen, Andrew Tate, sending tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak visiting Nicola Sturgeon, Prince Harry’s book and the prospect of an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Smut quota: Almost zero.

Jacqui Smith is away so Love Island's Amy Hart stands in to co-present with Iain Dale. They discuss the battle of the speeches between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, the strikes, Prince Harry's revelations and much more besides. Watch out for tasteless jokes, but no smut.

Iain and Jacqui's For the Many awards for 2022!

All of the best bits of 2022...

All the best bits of 2022...

In their final live podcast of 2022, Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith tuck into a veritable Christmas Smorgasbord of political analysis and gossip, covering strikes, Harry and Meghan, equal pay for women footballers, Is Elon trying to destroy Twitter, anti smoking laws in New Zealand, voter ID, MPs going bankrupt and Iain’s strange dream about Vladimir Putin. Smut from the start.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith reveal new dates for For the Many Live! and the name of who will stand in for Jacqui in the first episode of 2023. TheY discuss the Anne Sacoolas sentencing, strikes, making public sexual harassment a crime, the new SNP leader, the World Cup, Yvette Cooper on migrants, House of Lords reform, MPs accused of misconduct, what happened on Jacqui’s Hen Party, Michelle Mone, Matt Hancock, the German plot, the most boring towns in England and Iain reveals some sad news. Smut quota: Too high at one point.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss China ‘s Covid protests, Lady Susan Hussey, private schools, Turkey shortages, census stats, the Chester by-election. The Saj, the World Cup, Iain in Norfolk and his new car. Smuth quota: One disgraceful moment. Or possibly two.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the bullying allegations against Dominic Raab, Ukraine and Poland, the US midterms, the World Cup and Iain’s bid to be Mayor of Norfolk. And the return of the nun joke.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the arrest of LBC reporter Charlotte Lynch, the resignation of Gavin Williamson, The Crown, the US midterms, Matt Hancock in 'I'm a Celebrity', the nurses' strike, the state of the NHS, Kwasi Kwarteng's first interview, the death of Sir David Butler, Boris Johnson's resignation honours list and the podcast's fifth anniversary. Smut Quotient: Middling.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss the new Home Secretary and her incendiary remarks on asylum seekers, Matt Hancock’s trip to the Australian jungle, the rise in interest rates and its consequences, politics in Northern Ireland, regional accents and accent discrimination, Jaccqui’s 60th birthday, the US midterms, the suspension of Andrew Bridgen, the Qatar World Cup, Milky Ways and Bounties and Roshi Sunak attending Cop 27. Smut quota: Low

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Iain and Jacqui discuss the latest government reshuffle: who's in, who's out and what's next?

Iain and Jacqui Smith record an emergency edition of the For the Many podcast as Sir Graham Brady announces that Rishi Sunak is the new leader of the Conservative Party.

Iain and Jacqui discuss the resignation of Liz Truss, the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history. But who should come next?

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the latest crisis in government as Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng and appoints Jeremy Hunt. They also talk about Alicia Kearns, the new chair of the Foreign Affairs select committee, Labour party selection contests, and Jacqui gets an early birthday present. Smut content: A smattering

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith review the week’s news in a bumper length episode. They talk about events at the Conservative Conference, Lizz Truss’s trip to the Czech Republic, a rapprochement with Emmanuel Macron, energy issues, cheating at chess using ‘anal beads’, women’s football, the publication of Iain’s new book ON THIS DAY IN POLITICS, Eurovision in Liverpool and the scandal of Jacqui not being on the new Peers list. Smut level: Middling

Iain and Jacqui host Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt at a For the Many Live! at the Conservative Party Conference. Recorded at Rosie’s Bar and with special guest Oleksei Gonchorenko, the Ukrainian MP for Odesa.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith cast their beady eyes over the fallout from the Mini Budget and Liz Truss’s terrible week. They talk about events in Russia and Iran, as well as the Molly Russell Inquest and internet regulation. They talk about the Labour conferences, polls and the appalling comments made by Labour MP Rupa Huq. Smut content: Middling but high right at the end.

The Hot Wateer Comedy Club in Liverpool hosted an uproarious evening of political chat, bantz and laughs with Iain Dale Jacqui Smith and Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds during the Labour Party Conference in front of a live audience. Warning. This episode is riddled with smut. Not suitable for under 16s.

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith discuss Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget, Fracking, the health announcement, Liz Truss in the USA, the Labour conference, the vegan sex strike, Vladimir Putin’s speech, the resignation of Vera Baird as Victims Commissioner, the violence in Leicester, a four day week, Iran and a possible tourist tax in Wales. Smut from the start.

Iain and Jacqui get back to their normal ways this week and review the week’s news. They start by talking about the royal milestones of the week but then move on to talking about Liz Truss’s government, bankers’ bonuses, obesity, the fiscal statement, the war in Ukraine and much else besides. They try not to include any smut but miserably fail. You have been warned.

Iain and Jacqui discuss the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the accession of King Charles III and how the country has reacted to the events of the last few days. They give their own personal memories of meeting The Queen and King Charles as well as answering questions from podcast listeners.

FOR THE MANY LIVE: Geoff Norcott & Rosie Holt at the Edinburgh Fringe

Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith return from their holidays with a vengeance. They concentrate on the Tory leadership election and the cost of living crisis but also talk about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Privileges Committee, new Westminster sex pest allegations, the Pakistan floods (does Iain have a “North Sea” moment?), the Brexit Festival, the Redditch by-elections, the state of Iain’s knees, whether Jacqui has ever kissed a Tory and the etiquette of meeting an ex for the first time in 27 years. Smut quota: Minimalist.