Iain Dale is one of Britain's leading political commentator's and every weekday on Drive, he brings you informed opinion and debate from the corridors of power, the whispers on the hustings and he wants to hear from you.
A National Disgrace? - 7 May 13 Iain looks at the decision not to give Afghan interpreters residency in the UK. He also finds out why Britain ranks outside the top 20 places in the world to be a mum. Plus download to find out what links Boris, a horse and the Queen's grandson. Tue 7th May 2013 @ 20:25.16 - 2h 53m 4s
Send in the Clowns: Local Election results - 3 May 13 Iain looks at the results for the County Council elections around the country. What affect will UKIPs good performance have on the traditional big three? Iain is also joined by the classicist Mary Beard who talks about sexism in the British Media. Fri 3rd May 2013 @ 20:15.18 - 2h 42m 0s
Stuart Hall Pleads Guilty!- 2 May 13 Iain Dale is one of Britain's leading political commentator's and every weekday on Drive, he brings you informed opinion and debate from the corridors of power, the whispers on the hustings and he wants to hear from you. Thu 2nd May 2013 @ 20:27.19 - 2h 41m 57s
Let's talk about Sex (education)! - 1 May 13 Iain discusses new proposals on how we teach sex education to our children. He also asks whether the war in Afghanistan has been in vain. Plus he finds out which party leader will be most worried about the impending council elections. Wed 1st May 2013 @ 20:22.54 - 2h 49m 30s
How best to serve porridge? - 30 Apr 13 Iain discusses taking away prisoner privileges. He also talks about how we can rejuvinate London's West End. Tue 30th Apr 2013 @ 20:30.46 - 2h 50m 28s
What Winsor Wants: An Inspector Calls - 29 Apr 13 Iain discusses the Chief Inspector of Constabulary Tom Winsor's speech on how the police must change. He discusses the pros and cons of a private education. Plus the permanent secretary to the Foreign Office, Simon Fraser joins Iain for a radio first Mon 29th Apr 2013 @ 22:42.42 - 2h 28m 11s
A fist full of Winstons! - 26 Apr 13 Iain finds out how much £5 would have got you when Winston Churchill was PM after he became the face of the new £5 note. Plus Iain discusses Syria after reports of chemical weapon use by the Assad regime. And he discusses Thatcher with Charles Moore. Fri 26th Apr 2013 @ 20:19.14 - 2h 47m 40s
The Human Cost of Cheap Goods 25 Apr 13 Iain discusses the merits of cheap goods after it emerged that a building which collapsed in Bangladesh housed a suppplier to the value clothing chain Primark. Plus it is Neil Wallis v Evan Harris on press regulation. Thu 25th Apr 2013 @ 20:29.15 - 2h 43m 2s
Asbo for Suarez!- 24 Apr 13 Iain Dale is one of Britain's leading political commentator's and every weekday on Drive, he brings you informed opinion and debate from the corridors of power, the whispers on the hustings and he wants to hear from you. Wed 24th Apr 2013 @ 20:22.05 - 2h 44m 8s
20 Years On, There's Still a Job To Do! - 22 Apr 13 Iain speaks to Policing Minister Damian Green on the 20th Anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence. He admits that there's been slow progress on getting more police officers from ethnic minorities. Iain also looks at the Suarez biting controversy Mon 22nd Apr 2013 @ 20:36.52 - 2h 41m 20s
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