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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.
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Show 377. Shama Tatler
Shama Tatler
Shama was the Labour candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green and almost unseated Iain Duncan Smith just a few weeks ago.
Had it not been for an independent candidate standing in the seat, Shama would almost certainly have won.
Shama describes her experience in full, including the abuse she faced and the misinformation spread about her.
In an election when many candidates had to suffer a similar fate, Shama's story is a vital testimony of how abusive modern politics has become.
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Show 376. Anthony Magnall
Anthony Mangnall
Anthony was one of the stars of the Election 24 Series. A former adviser to William Hague, he'd been the Conservative MP for Totnes since 2019.
On 4 July he lost his seat to the Lib Dems.
In this candid and hilarious interview, he reflects on defeat and reveals what advice he gave his successor.
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Election 24 Special, Finale with Lauren Edwards
Election 24 Season Finale with Lauren Edwards
It's all over, but how did all our guests do?
You're about to find out with the Political Party Results Service.
We couldn't end the series without catching up with one of our guests, so let's grab a pint of CAMRA approved real ale and a big back of pork scratchings and sit down with Lauren Edwards, who sensationally won Rochester and Strood for Labour.
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
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Election 24 Special, Ep 32
Election 24, Episode 32
It's Polling Day!
Soak up the final day of the election in style with one last tour of the campaign.
Today's candidates are:
Ian Murray, Labour, Edinburgh South
@IanMurrayMP
https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp
Tom Tugendhat, Conservative, Tonbridge
@TomTugendhat
https://www.tomtugendhat.org/
Uma Kumaran, Labour, Stratford and Bow
@Uma_Kumaran
https://www.umakumaran.co.uk/
Andrew David Green, Independent, North West Essex
https://adg4nwe.co.uk/
Alexandra Marsanu, Conservative, Manchester Rusholme
@alex_marsanu
https://www.alexandramarsanu.uk/
Tim Leaver, Labour, North West Norfolk
@TimLeaver4NWN
https://www.timleaver.com/
Just 517 to go... somehow...
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
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Election 24 Special, Ep 31
Election 24, Episode 31
It's Political Christmas Eve! One of the most magical days in the political calendar.
The Battlebus picks up pace as we sprint towards the finish.
Today's candidates are:
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour, Leicester South
@JonAshworth
https://www.facebook.com/JonAshworth
Abi McGuire, Independent, Wells and Mendip Hills
@Abi4MP
https://abimcguire.co.uk/
Catherine McKinnell, Labour, Newcastle North
@CatMcKinnell
https://linktr.ee/catherine.mckinnell
Glenn Bluff, Conservative, Doncaster North
@BluffGlenn
https://www.doncasterconservatives.org/people/glenn-bluff
Tim Morgan, Green, Wrexham
https://newales.greenparty.org.uk/
Just 523 to go...
WATCH the 1966 film Jonathan Ashworth mentions about politicians responding to hecklers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRjDusinQdc
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
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Election 24 Special, Ep 30
Election 24, Episode 30
It's a passionate and energetic day on the podcast as Polling Day becomes visible on the horizon.
Enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé but remember, no smoking on the Battlebus!
Today's candidates are:
Danielle Newson, Lib Dem, Sussex Weald
@LibDemDanielle
https://www.wealdenlibdems.org.uk/
Julie Marson, Conservative, Hertford and Stortford
@JulieMarsonMP
https://linktr.ee/julie.marson
Jeremy Lee, Independent, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
@independentlee_
https://www.independentlee.org/
Just 528 to go...
If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour
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Customer Reviews
The bright star of this INTERMINABLE campaign
In the loooong election season the only thing I listened to be the end was TPP - it reminds you that there are a lot of interesting, fun, polite and well motivated people in politics and Matt is a lovely, warm and balanced host. Bravo!
Rubbish podcast
Put this podcast in the bin with all the other rubbish.
Compelling interviews.
What a brilliant idea to interview the candidates. Matt comes across as impartial, interested and warm. These interviews show the listener the person behind the politics.