Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Education Secretary apologises for swearing in off-air remark, Cross Question & should universities tell students what to eat?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak, executive editor at POLITICO Europe Anne McElvoy, Labour's new Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed and Conservative Roads Minister Richard Holden.

Tonight, Iain asks: Is Rishi Sunak's invitation to the Saudi Crown Prince just sensible politics and diplomacy, or should it be cancelled on human rights grounds?Later, we will also be asking if we should consider forcing everyone to vote in the UK? Would that improve the quality of our politicians?Iain will also be sharing his thoughts and memories on legendary broadcaster, Michael Parkinson, who died at the age of 88.

Iain speaks with Faye White , the legendary former England footballer and captain, who made 90 appearances for the Lionesses, to ask: why has this competition seemingly struggled to capture the national attention like the men's game? Is it a lack of funding? Is it that the men's game has been around longer? Is it a deeper issue of sexism in wider society?Later in the show, Iain asks: Do you have strict rules in your marriage? Where is the line between loving and controlling?

Following outrage after Mason Greenwood's potential return to Manchester United football club, Iain asks: Should Mason Greenwood ever play for Manchester United again?Iain also discusses the effects of debilitating phobias and how they can be conquered.

Do you feel safe as an LGBT person in the UK?

Who do you blame for record NHS waiting lists and how does Parkinson's change your life?

Are you thinking of abandoning your political home and are private schools worth the money?

Downing Street backs Lee Anderson telling migrants to ‘f*** off back to France’ & can work distract you from grief?

Migrants arrive at the Bibby Stockholm barge & will Jeremy Corbyn run for Mayor of London?

How do you solve a problem like inflation? Plus, Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely takes your calls