The Political Party Avalon

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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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 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, 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, 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, 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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