Matt Forde's Political Party

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's 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. 20h ago

    Show 405. Lucy Powell - LIVE

    This is a cracking briefing from Labour's Deputy Leader. On Makerfield and what happens next for the party.    Lucy takes us inside the heart of the Labour Party... do Labour MPs and members actually want a leadership election? And what would happen if there was one?   Are the issues that Labour faces actually to do with Keir Starmer at all?   Lucy is also a massive football fan, but how does she behave at games... the answer may surprise you.   PLUS... beauty tips on how to look 20 years younger.      THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   9 November: Liz Kendall   Plus many more to be announced soon!   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows     June 3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE 4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre 5 Cambridge Junction 6 Sheffield Steamworks 9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre 10 Chipping Norton Theatre   12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE 26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July   3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE 8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE 16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE     DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

  2. May 26

    Show 404. Kieran Andrews

    This is an absolute scorcher with ITV Borders' Political Editor.   Kieran gives an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the Holyrood election results and what they mean for the future of Scottish and UK politics.   From an MSP elected on a student visa to what impact Scotland's World Cup campaign will have, it's all in here.   Enjoy! THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   May  26 Hay Festival 27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre 28 Steyning Festival 29 Maidenhead Norden Farm 31 Nottingham Theatre Royal   June 3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE 4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre 5 Cambridge Junction 6 Sheffield Steamworks 9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre 10 Chipping Norton Theatre 12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE 15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE 16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE 26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE July 3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE 8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE 16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE DONATE to the RNOH Charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  3. May 19

    Show 403. Samantha Niblett

    Samantha was only elected in 2024 but she's already making waves, especially with her 'Yes, Sex Please, We're British' campaign.   It's certainly ruffled feathers and we talk about what she wants to achieve with it, what the reaction has been and whether the Prime Minister supports it.   Plus, of course, a bit of Labour leadership stuff...   THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  4. May 13

    Show 402. Lewis Goodall

    WOAH.   Recorded the night Labour MPs began calling on Keir Starmer to resign, this is an adrenaline-fuelled up-to-the-minute analysis of what has gone wrong and what happens next.   PLUS great stuff about Lewis's life growing up, his book, his mum and the dynamic between him, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.   It's a corker.    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m

  5. May 4

    Show 401. Steve Baker

    Strap on in for an adrenaline-fuelled hour with former Conservative minister Steve Baker.   This is packed full of honest reflections on the faith, life, mental health... and so much more.    Steve is a deep thinker and has continued to analyse politics since he left Parliament.   This is cracking.    CHECK OUT Steve's project, 'Fighting for a Free Future' here:   https://www.fightingforafreefuture.com/     THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   11 May: Lewis Goodall   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  6. Apr 27

    Show 400. Andrew Marr - Replay

    This is a classic from the back catalogue.    You are about to be thoroughly entertained by one of the best raconteurs in the history of the show. Andrew Marr is one of the most gifted broadcasters that Britain has ever produced and he shares hilarious stories from his wonderful career.    This is a show packed with powerful moments, including the mistakes Andrew thinks the media made in their coverage of Iraq, and his experiences of interviewing leading politicians like Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr isn't just a gifted journalist, he's fantastic company. Enjoy!    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   11 May: Lewis Goodall   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

  7. Apr 22

    Show 399. Shabana Mahmood - LIVE

    Shabana Mahmood doesn't hold back in this impassioned, thoughtful and hilarious interview.   This is the Home Secretary as you've never heard her before.   Nothing is off limits in this wide-ranging interview which includes reflections on her upbringing, her solution for dealing with immigration and a revelation about her hobby that you'd never see coming.   Warning: includes protestors. And a very direct response from the Home Secretary.    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   11 May: Lewis Goodall   1 June: Andy Burnham   https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/   SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 37m

  8. Apr 13

    Show 398. Ben Judah

    This is a top level briefing from one of the best minds in foreign policy.   Ben was Special Adviser to David Lammy when he was Foreign Secretary.   He's been in the room for some of the most important meetings of the last few years, including face-to-face meetings with JD Vance.    In this gripping episode he answers some of the biggest questions about global instability.    What should the UK do to mitigate the shift in American policy?   How terrifying is the future?   What do these changes mean for politics in the UK?   How can the British state be changed to work better?   How radical do we need to be when it comes to racial and religious integration at home?   Big questions with big answers from one of the most compelling voices in modern politics.    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE   20 April: Shabana Mahmood   11 May: Lewis Goodall https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series: https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's 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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