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Iain Dale on his Autobiography, Thatcher, Burnham, Widdecombe, & Badenoch | Political Frenemies #66
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Former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Liberal Democrat commentator Mathew Hulbert are joined once again by LBC presenter, publisher and political commentator Iain Dale for a wide-ranging conversation about his candid new autobiography, reflecting on the highs, lows and lessons from a life spent at the heart of British politics, broadcasting and publishing. Along the way, the trio also react to Andy Burnham's election as Labour leader, debate Reform UK's concerns over political security in the wake of Ann Widdecombe's death, and examine Kemi Badenoch's decision to draw a firm red line over Net Zero and the ECHR. Packed with political insight, behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of good-natured sparring, it's another unmissable episode of Political Frenemies.BUY A SIGNED COPY of Iain Dale's autobiography here:https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/shooting-from-the-lip-my-life-in-media-politics-by-iain-dale-coming-sept-2026