The Political Party

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The Political Party

Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 7 JUL

    Show 359. Louise Haigh - LIVE

    Louise Haigh - LIVE Recorded live at the Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield, Louise Haigh reflects on Labour's first year in power. Louise is on top form and has a unique perspective, having served in Cabinet and now sitting on the backbenches.  How did the government get itself in a mess over welfare? Where can Labour improve? Plus why Louise got pepper sprayed...  COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 14 July: Michael Gove https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ 7 August: Ian Murray 13 August: Joanna Cherry 21 August: Kirsty Wark https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-political-party-with-matt-forde DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  2. 30 JUN

    Show 358. Sonia Kumar

    Sonia Kumar Sonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence.  It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a physiotherapist led her to raising it as an issue and standing for Parliament in the first place. Plus Sonia explains her position on assisted dying and gives the most compelling reason for visiting Dudley you are ever going to hear.  Book your train tickets now! COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham 14 July: Michael Gove https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. 23 JUN

    Show 357. Mims Davies

    Mims Davies Prepare to be blown away. Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour. What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her? How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the right? Mims shares her incredible life story, with a bit of politics mixed in .  COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!  6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham 14 July: Michael Gove https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579 DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  4. 16 JUN

    Show 356. Nick Thomas-Symonds

    Nick Thomas-Symonds Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal. So what's in the deal and what impact will it have? And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done? This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations.  COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham 14 July: Michael Gove https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579 DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  5. 11 JUN

    Show 395. Kemi Badenoch

    Kemi Badenoch The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview.  Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems. It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government.  We tackle all the big questions. How do the Tories defeat Reform? Why does the timing of policy announcements matter? What's her favourite McDonalds order? It flies by.    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham 14 July: Michael Gove https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579 DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt's final 'End of an Era Tour' shows: 12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  www.mattforde.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  6. 2 JUN

    Show 394. Guto Harri

    Guto Harri Guto has done it all. From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10. He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News.  An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major parties.  So what does he think will happen? And would he ever go into elected politics?   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579 DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 4 June: Leeds City Varieties  5 June: Nottingham Playhouse  6 June: Cambridge Junction  12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  7. 26 MAY

    Show 393. Dr Michelle Clement

    Delivery.  It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens? Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College. She has written a new book 'The Art of Delivery: The Inside Story of How the Blair Government Transformed Britain’s Public Services'.  This is a wonderful insight into the inner workings of 10 Downing Street and how Tony Blair changed his approach to the civil service during his premiership. Michelle brings the internal machinations to life in this fascinating and entertaining interview.    BUY Michelle's book here: https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-art-of-delivery   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579   DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde   SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre  4 June: Leeds City Varieties  5 June: Nottingham Playhouse  6 June: Cambridge Junction  12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  8. 19 MAY

    Show 392. Alan Rhodes

    Alan Rhodes A few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide.  How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead? Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottinghamshire for nearly 40 years. He understands the shifting politics of the county and the country.  This is a fantastic analysis of what's happening at a local and national level. It's also a brilliant insight into local government with a dedicated public servant.  Enjoy!   COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!   9 June: Kemi Badenoch 14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579 DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre 30 May: Swindon Arts Centre  4 June: Leeds City Varieties  5 June: Nottingham Playhouse  6 June: Cambridge Junction  12 June: York, The Crescent  13 June: Chelmsford Theatre  14 June: Faversham, The Alex  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Avalon
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    462
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Avalon
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    The Political Party

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