Iain Dale to step down from LBC to put himself forward to be selected as a candidate for MP in the General Election

LBC as we speak introduced that long-serving presenter, Iain Dale, is to step down from the station, to place himself ahead to be chosen as a candidate for MP within the Common Election on 4th July.  

Speaking dwell on air this night, Iain Dale informed his listeners: “You understand how a lot politics means to me. And should you’ve listened for any size of time, you already know I all the time had two ambitions in life. One was to be a radio presenter and the opposite was to be an MP. Final time I attempted, the voters fought again. However now I’m placing my hat within the ring once more to be a candidate on the Common Election. No matter the results of this election, I really feel I can play a job in restoring belief and honesty in politics. There aren’t any ensures I will probably be chosen, not to mention elected, however I do know I’d without end kick myself if I didn’t a minimum of have a go. Even should you don’t share my politics, I hope a minimum of, that’s one thing you possibly can respect. I need to thank everybody at LBC and International for his or her help, friendship and love and for his or her understanding, particularly all my producers over time.” 

Iain joined LBC in 2010 and has offered 4 LBC Common Election Night time exhibits, two American Presidential Election exhibits, the station’s Scottish and Brexit referendum night time exhibits, in addition to the station’s night present.   

“Iain Dale is a world-class broadcaster, and has been massively vital in serving to to make LBC the political powerhouse it’s as we speak. I’m certain this isn’t the final we’ve heard of Iain on LBC. We perceive his determination and thank him for his large contribution to the station.”  

Tom Cheal, LBC’s Senior Managing Editor

Broadcast guidelines imply candidates within the Common Election aren’t allowed to current radio exhibits. LBC will announce its night programming plans for the election interval shortly.  

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