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. HÁ 2 H

    Show 369. Alex Burghart

    Alex Burghart Politics. History. Food. What more do you want for Christmas? Alex Burghart is the Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and fills in for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. More importantly, he has a deep fat fryer and he's keen to experiment. This is the indulgent Christmas special we all needed.  FOLLOW Alex on X: @alexburghart THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56min
  2. 2 DE DEZ.

    Show 366. Alison McGovern

    Policy! Football! Pies! It's the interview with everything. After years in opposition, Alison is now an Employment Minister and is keen to get on and change things. She explains the changes she's making to Jobcentres and the difference they'll make. Plus... will Alison become the latest politician to start a podcast? FOLLOW Alison on X: @Alison_McGovern ORDER a Homebaked pie: https://www.homebakedbakery.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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, Komedia 25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club 26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48min
  3. 25 DE NOV.

    Show 365. David Duguid

    This is inspirational.    David was the Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan for 7 years.   Then he suffered a spinal stroke. Incredibly he wasn't allowed to defend his seat in the general election.    This is the remarkable story of how he recovered, why he was blocked and how he's remained so positive.      FOLLOW David on X: @david_duguid   SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024   27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE   2025   29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h11min
  4. 18 DE NOV.

    Show 364. Salma Shah *State of the Tories Special*

    Salma Shah is back!   The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.   This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked.    Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.     FOLLOW Salma on X: @Ommasalma   SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024   20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE   2025   29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h2min
  5. 11 DE NOV.

    Show 363. Seth Harris

    Seth Harris - US Election Special Well, it happened.  This is a comprehensive and entertaining analysis of why and how Trump won the election with friend of the show, Seth Harris. Seth served in Obama's Cabinet and worked closely with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.  If you're looking for answers, you'll find them here.  FOLLOW Seth on X: @MrSethHarris SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket 15 November: Colchester Arts Centre 20 November: York, The Crescent 21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h4min
  6. 4 DE NOV.

    Show 362. Darren Jones

    Darren Jones - Budget Special This is a cracker. A full Budget briefing from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which includes some excellent breakfast chat. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 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 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE 2 February: Salford, Lowry 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 28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club 27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55min

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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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