Nick's Top Story: Tribute To Troops

Nick Ferrari's Top Story

23rd Dec - Nick's Tribute to the Troops

After a very difficult year for the UK in Afghanistan, Nick paid tribute to all the British soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the country.

22nd Dec - Boris: London running smoothly

The Mayor insisted Transport for London helped the capital run as smoothly as it possibly could have done in the snow.

21st Dec - My Eurostar Hell

Listen to this incredible call as Nick speaks to a passenger who endured a hellish day when the Eurostar broke down this weekend.

18th Dec - Why do we still take illegal cabs?

As the Christmas party seasopn reaches its climax, Nick asks why we still run the risk of taking illegal taxis.

17th Dec - Mayor Boris Johnson answers your questions

Boris is today's guest editor and joins Nick to answer your questions.

16th Dec - Barry Mizen on youth safety

Nick talks to Barry Mizen about two organisations who are making Britain a safer place for our youth.

15th Dec - BA's Christmas Strikes

With a million passengers facing the prospect of grounded flights, Nick discusses the beleaguered airline's latest problem.

14th Dec - Who will you vote for?

With reports of a snap election circulating, Nick polls London on an outcome.

11th Dec - Peter Hendy answers your transport gripes

The Commissioner For Transport gives a frank and honest account of the capital's transport system.

10th Dec - Osborne and Darling on the pre-Budget Report

Nick quizzes the Chancellor and Shadow Chancellor on yesterday's Report.

9th Dec - Darling's pre-Budget speech

What should he be saying to pull the UK out of the doldrums?

8th Dec - Will Xmas cripple UK retail?

After disappointing sales figures in November, Nick asks whether the British shop owner can bounce back.

7th Dec - Will a tax on bank bonuses work?

Nick asks whether the government's 'super tax' will be effective.

4th Dec - Should drink drive limit be lowered?

As Christmas Party season approaches, Nick asks if it is a good idea to reduce the drink driving limit.

3rd Dec - Jowell on 'unacceptable' Blackwall closure

London Minister Tessa Jowell admitted the 24-hour closure of the Blackwall Tunnel was unacceptable.

2nd Dec - Post Office 'The People's Bank'?

Peter Mandelson has said that the Post Office should become 'The People's Bank'. Nick asks if it would work?

1st Dec - Worst form of transport in London?

What is the worst form of transport in London? Nick speaks to commuters on the bus, on the tube and on the train.

30th Nov - Why so long to open Blackwall Tunnel?

The Blackwall Tunnel will be closed until Wednesday, but why is it taking so long? Nick asked TfL - and didn't get the answers he wanted!

27th Nov - The last time Clarkson cried?

Jeremy Clarkson has an amazing life, so Nick was determined to make people feel sorry for him. So when was the last time he cried?

26th Nov - Why are Tories talking Muslim extremism now?

After David Cameron's claimed that an "extremist" Islamic group benefited from public funds, Nick asked why he's brought this up now.

25th Nov - Will Cycle Hire Be A Disaster?

After taxpayers had to bail out Paris's Cycle Hire Scheme, Nick asked Kulveer Ranger whether we would have to do the same.

24th Nov - Is Climate Change a Myth?

After reports stating man-made global warming has been exaggerated, Nick asks whether we are wasting our money on a myth.

23rd Nov - Boris briefly diagnosed with leukemia

Mayor Boris Johnson revealed he had 30 seconds of panic after a test mix-up resulted in him being diagnosed with leukemia.

20th Nov - Can UK get out of debt?

With our borrowing now at record levels, Nick asked David Buik whether we will be able to get out of debt in the next 10 years.

19th Nov - Was the Queen's speech any good?

After the shortest Queen's Speech for 12 years, Nick asks whether the content of the speech, focussing on education and the elderly,is a good idea.

18th Nov - Could Blair win EU Presidency?

As politicians decide who will become the next EU president, Nick asks whether it's democratic, and could Tony Blair be chosen?

17th Nov - Is UK doing enough to get climate treaty?

Nick asked Ed Miliband whether the UK was doing everything it could to secure a good Climate Change Treaty in Copenhagen.

16th Nov - Can we trust speaker after new expenses row?

Does John Bercow's redecoration bill mean we should find another speaker? UKIP leader Nigel Farage says yes.

13th Nov - How can BBC spend so much on taxis?

After a BBC executive claimed £4,000 on expenses for taxi fares in just three months, Nick asks: is the BBC worth the cost?

12th Nov - Fury over obscene MOD bonuses

The families of British soldiers have attacked the "obscene" bonuses paid to defence officials.

11th Nov - Has Boris let down London's jobless?

Nick asks if London's Mayor is doing enough to help jobless Londoners?

10th Nov - Is The Sun getting personal over PM? 

Nick asks if The Sun is getting too personal after Peter Mandelson accused the newspaper of attacking Gordon Brown.

9th Nov - What did Berlin Wall mean to UK?

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Nick asks what was the significance of the event for London and the UK?

6th Nov - Is it safe to cycle in London?

The government are spending a fortune getting Britain on their bikes. But is it a good idea? Is it safe to cycle in London?

5th Nov - Are we in Afghanistan to reduce asylum seekers?

After five soldiers were killed by a rogue policeman in Afghanistan, Nick asks why we are still there. Is it to reduce the number of asylum seekers?

4th Nov - Do you feel let down by Obama?

It's one year since Barack Obama won the US Election amid huge hype. Has he lived up to the promise, or do you feel let down by the President?

3rd Nov - David Cameron in the studio

Conservative leader David Cameron visited Nick in the studio and spoke about the Lisbon treaty, poppies and Tickets for Troops.

2nd Nov -  Gov't wrong to sack drugs advisor?

Nick spoke to Professor David Nutt, the drugs advisor who was sacked by the government after saying cannabis is less dangerous than alcohol.

30th Oct - Nick Ferrari becomes a postman!

As postmen strike for a second time, Nick Ferrari donned his high-visibility jacket and 16kg mail bag to deliver the post in South East London.

29th Oct - Should benefit mum be jailed?

A mother of 12 was spared jail after being found guilty of illegally claiming £52,000 in benefits. Should she have gone to jail?

28th Oct - Has Kelly's expenses report gone too far?

Sir Christopher Kelly's leaked report into MPs expenses is damning - but has he gone too far?

27th Oct - Is the govt funding Islamic extremism in schools?

Members of a group regarded as an 'organisation of concern' by the Home Office - Hizb ut-Tahrir - have secured £100,000 funding.

26th Oct - Is swine flu still a concern?

As swine flu takes an increasing toll on the US, Nick talks to Dr Chris Smith and a swine flu sufferer and asks whether we should be taking it more seriously in the UK.

23rd Oct - How well did the BNP do on Question Time?

Nick is joined by Greg Dyke, Mehdi Hasan and a floating voter to discuss the fall-out from Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time.

22nd Oct - No 2012 row with Boris, insists Jowell

Olympics minister Tessa Jowell insists there was no disagreement with Boris Johnson over venues for the 2012 Games.

21st Oct - Is Boris spending our money wisely?

Following the "failure" of Boris Johnson's Cycle Friday scheme, Nick asks whether the Mayor is spending our money correctly.

20th Oct - Should BNP be allowed on Question Time?

Nick speaks to Peter Hain, who is insisting the BNP's appearance on Question Time is illegal.

19th Oct - Is London becoming more homophobic?

With the number of reported homophobic crimes on the rise in London, Nick asks if we're as gay friendly as we think.

16th Oct - The Postal Strike: Who is right?

Have you been affected postal strike? Nick speaks to a small mail order company who’ve had enough.

15 Oct - Is 500 more troops in Afghanistan enough?

Does Gordon Brown really thinks 500 extra troops is enough to help in Afghanistan?

14th Oct - Sikh boy sent home for carrying ceremonial knife

After a Sikh boy withdrew from school in a dispute over a ceremonial dagger, Nick asks should he be allowed to carry a five inch knife for religious reasons.

13th Oct - Oborne on MPs expenses

Daily Mail political commentator Peter Oborne's told Nick Gordon Brown has again been wrong-footed by the Tory leader who's gone one step further on expenses.

12th Oct - Nick Clegg in the LBC taxi

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg joined Nick Ferrari in his taxi in Westminster to discuss the latest revelations in the MPs expenses.

9th Oct - Boris and his bike in the studio!

Boris Johnson told LBC his relationship with David Cameron is nothing short of superb - and also brought a special surprise in for Nick!

9th Oct - Met Police Chief answers your questions

Sir Paul Stephenson told Nick he's never taken a bonus, and never will, even though some other chief constables do.

7th Oct - Will Boris stand for a second term?

With rumours are growing the Boris Johnson will not stand for a second term, Nick asked his mayoral rival Ken Livingstone whether he thinks he would stand.

6th Oct - Carol Vorderman talks Pride of Britain

Carol Vorderman was in the studio to look back over the Pride of Britain Awards, which took place on Monday evening.

5th Oct - Should Health Dept sponsor The Simpsons?

Live from the Conservative Party Conference, Nick asked: should the Health Dept spend £64,000 to sponsor The Simpsons?

2nd Oct - Should UK doctors have to speak English?

After a German doctor accidentally killed a patient in Britain, Nick asks is there a language barrier for some doctors in the UK?

1st Oct - Nick Vs Peter Mandelson

How much does it hurt the Labour party that the Sun has defected to the Conservative Party? Nick asked Business Secretary Peter Mandelson.

30th Sep - David Cameron live in the studio

The man who could be the next Prime Minister, David Cameron, visited Nick in the LBC studio to answer your questions.

29th Sep - Could you shop your son into the police?

A drug addict was jailed after he was shopped by his own father. Nick asks: is he a hero Dad or a shameful parent?

28th Sep - Should Labour share stage with BNP?

Jack Straw is set to become the first government minister to debate with the BNP, after being named on the same panel of a TV show. Nick asks: Is this right?

25th Sep - Is U-turn over killer cabbie right?

After a schizophrenic who killed his wife was denied a taxi license, Nick asks if it's wrong that he can't earn a living.

24th Sep - Do Labour need to get rid of Brown?

Is getting rid of Gordon Brown the only way Labour can win the next General Election?

23rd Sep - Are Grammar Schools a good idea?

Are Grammar schools good for a community or do they hurt the children that don't get in?

22nd Sep - What should happen to Calais refugees?

Police have cleared 'The Jungle', the immigration camp in Calais, filled with mainly Afghan males heading to Britain. But Nick asks: What's the point?

21st Sep- Nick savages Cable's Mansion Tax

Lib Dem Treasury Spokesman Dr Vince Cable announced a new Mansion Tax on the rich ahead of his party conference speech, but Nick didn't take long to savage it.

18th Sep - Is America racist?

After reports that Obama's healthcare plans have been opposed due to racism, Nick asks the very simple question: Is America racist? 

17th Sep - 2012 jobs to foreigners?

Nick asked Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell why the jobs created by the 2012 Olympics seem to be going to foreigners rather than locals.

16th Sep - Will Tories wreck economic recovery?

Nick asked the Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire whether a Conservative Government would wreck Labour's plans for economic recovery.

15th Sep - Should we pay for addicts' drugs?

Nick asks whether a nationwide scheme to introduce heroin 'shooting galleries' to every city should be supported.

14th Sep - Should school slaughter sheep?

A school is planning to slaughter class pet Marcus to sell as a raffle prize, after children approved the plan. Is this right?

11th Sep - Criminal checks for volunteer parents?

With plans requiring any parents volunteering to work with children to undergo criminal checks, Nick asks if all adults are now guilty of child molesting until proven innocent.

10th Sep - Should we have rescued reporter?

A soldier died during an operation to rescue a journalist captured in Afghanistan. Nick asks if we should be risking lives to save him?

9th Sep - Are we soft on terrorists?

Is it time for the UK to be tougher on terrorists? Nick asks Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling MP and Alex Carlile, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation.

8th Sep - What if liquid bombers succeeded?

It's been called Britain's 9/11 - the foiled plot to blow up planes using liquid bombs. What would have happened if they had succeeded?

7th Sep - Why can't PM make up his mind?

After the Lockerbie fiasco, Nick asks whether we can trust a Prime Minister who can't make up his mind.

4th Sep - Boris challenges Nick to bike race

Mayor of London Boris Johnson challenged Nick Ferrari to a bike race to boost the popularity of his failing Cycle Fridays!

3rd Sep - Your memories of World War 2

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the UK declaring war on Nazi Germany. Nick spoke to a number of veterans of the war, includingBarbara Stimler, an Auschwitz survivor from Poland.

2nd Sep - Boris to protect London from EU

Boris Johnson told LBC he is heading to Brussels to lobby against EU plans to regulate hedge funds. 

2nd Sep - Is our parenting getting worse?

Is our parenting getting worse? Nick Ferrari speaks to a traditional 71-year-old Mum and an unconvential Mum of an 11-year-old.

1st Sep - Anti-social on the Tube

The new chief constable of the British Transport Police told Nick Ferrari his top priorities are tackling anti-social behaviour and football violence.

28th Aug - Is the UK full?

With immigration rates rising, Nick asked whether we could take any more people.

27th Aug - Scared of NHS treatment

Reports state that standards of NHS care are slipping. Nick asked two people whether that is the case.

26th Aug - Brown avoids the question again

Gordon Brown finally broke his silence on the release of the Lockerbie bomber - but still managed to avoid the question. Nick asked Andrew Porter how he managed it again.

25th Aug - Where is Gordon Brown?

Gordon Brown spoke out about Jade Goody and Susan Boyle. So where are his comments on the release of the Lockerbie bomber? 

24th Aug - Are you ashamed of Scotland?

Nick asks: Are you embarrassed by Scotland's decision to release Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi?

21st Aug - Should the Lockerbie Bomber have been released?

Nick asks whether Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi should have been released on compassionate grounds by the Scottish Government?

20th Aug - The twentieth anniversary of the Marchioness disaster

Nick talks to Marchioness survivor Odette Penwarden.

19th Aug - Should you be allowed to smack in your own home?

Was a mum justified in smacking her child, and were her employers right to sack her for it?

18th Aug - Are London's roadworks worse than ever?

Nick asks if a new TFL scheme will solve the increasing levels of roadworks on London's busy routes?

17th Aug - Are we living in a 'Broken Britain?'

Nick asks if rising crime levels and anti-social behaviour means we're living in a 'Broken Britain'?

14th Aug - Was MP right to walk out of a Muslim wedding?

Nick asks if Jim Fitzpatrick made the right decision after being separated from his wife at a wedding.

13th Aug - Should Lockerbie bomber be freed?

Nick asks if the Lockerbie bomber deserves to be released on compassionate grounds.