LBC radio presenter Iain Dale has stepped down from his role to run in the upcoming general election . The controversial host, who has been a staple on the channel since 2010, will step away to follow one of his life’s ambitions of becoming an MP. Mr Dale, 61, will vying to become the Conservative candidate for Tunbridge Wells - one of the almost 200 seats the Tories are scrambling to choose election candidates .
Talking live on air on Tuesday evening, he told his listeners: “You know how much politics means to me. And if you’ve listened for any length of time, you know I’ve always had two ambitions in life. One was to be a radio presenter and the other was to be an MP.
” This is the second time the broadcaster has attempted election, having failed to win a seat in Norfolk North in 2005. “Last time I tried, the electorate fought back, in quite a major way it has to be said. But now I am putting my hat in the ring again to be a candidate at the General Election,” Mr Dale said.
“Whatever the result, I feel I can play a role in restoring trust and honesty in politics. There are no guarantees I will be selected, let alone elected, but I know that I would forever kick myself if I didn’t at least have a go. “Even if you don’t share my politics, I hope at least that’s something you can respect.
” During his time at LBC, Dale presented four general election night shows, two US presidential election shows and the Scottish and Brexit referendum night shows, as w.
