LBC's Iain Dale quits radio and runs for MP to 'restore honesty in politics'

LBC's Iain Dale is to run for Parliament at the General Election (Image: Getty) LBC's Iain Dale has announced he plans to stand as an MP in the General Election. The radio presenter bid farewell to listeners on Tuesday (May 28). He said: "Now I am putting my hat in the ring again.

.. Whatever the result I feel I can play a role in restoring trust and honesty in politics.

I would forever kick myself if I didn't have a go." It hasn't been confirmed which party's banner Dale intends to stand under or if he will enter the ring as an independent. He previously stood for the Tories and was beaten into second place in North Norfolk by Liberal Democrat Norman Lamb at the 2005 General Election.

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