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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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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.

    Election 24 Special, Ep 25

    Election 24 Special, Ep 25

    Election 24, Episode 25 
     
    If you think a Sports Direct mug is the biggest thing you can drink tea out of, guess again.  
     
    It's another treat-filled tour of Britain on the Battlebus.  
     
    Today's candidates are: 
     
    Judith Cummins, Labour, Bradford South  
    @JudithCummins 
    https://www.judithcummins.org.uk/ 
     
    Scott Hamilton, Conservative, Lothian East 
    @ScottHam2win 
    https://www.scottishbordersconservatives.org.uk/people/scott-hamilton 
     
    Christopher Clowes, Reform, Rutland and Stamford 
    @CClowesReform 
    https://www.reformparty.uk/rutland-and-stamford-constituency 
     
    Christopher Bloore, Labour, Redditch  
    @ChrisBloore 
    https://redditchlabourparty.org/chris-bloore-redditch-ppc 
     
     
    Just 547 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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    • 45 min
    Election 24 Special, Ep 24

    Election 24 Special, Ep 24

    Election 24, Episode 24
    The Battlebus picks up the pace as we speed around Britain on another grand tour of Election 24. 
    Today's candidates are:
    Samia Hersi, Conservative, Queens Park and Maida Vale 
    X: @SamiaHersi
    W: https://www.samiahersi.uk/
    Chris Foren, Green Party, Leeds Central and Headingley
    W: https://leeds.greenparty.org.uk/our-people/ge-candidate-chris-foren/
    Graeme Downie, Labour, Dunfermline and Dollar
    X: @CllrDownie
    W: https://graemedownie.com/
    Zoe Franklin, Lib Dem, Guildford
    X: @ZoeFranklinLD
    W: https://www.guildfordlibdems.org.uk/
    Just 551 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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    • 51 min
    Election 24 Special, Ep 23

    Election 24 Special, Ep 23

    Election 24, Episode 23
    Prepare yourself for some 90s anthems, we've got a new mixtape on the Battlebus as we hurtle around Britain.
    Today's candidates are:
    Natasha Irons, Labour, Croydon East 
    X: @NDIrons
    W: https://www.natashairons.uk/
    Conor Burns, Conservative, Bournemouth West 
    X: @ConorBurnsUK
    W: https://www.conorburns.com/
    Blaise Baquiche, Lib Dem, Chelsea and Fulham 
    X: @BlaiseBaquiche
    Johanna Baxter, Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire South 
    X: @JohannaBaxter
    W: https://www.johannabaxter.scot/
    Just 555 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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    • 1 hr
    Election 24 Special, Ep 22

    Election 24 Special, Ep 22

    The Battlebus picks up speed as we hurtle towards polling day with more trips to the seaside! Woohoo!
     
    Today's candidates are:
     
    Mark Maguire, Labour, Castle Point 
    X: @MarkMaguireX
    W: https://www.castlepointlabour.org.uk/
     
    Tim Bearder, Lib Dem, Gosport
    X: @timbearder
    W: https://www.facebook.com/TimBearderUK/?_rdr
     
    Alison Taylor, Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire North 
    X: @Alison_S_Taylor
    W: https://alisontaylor.org.uk/
     
    Colin McGrath, SDLP, South Down
    X: @ColinSDLP
    W: https://www.sdlp.ie/colin_mcgrath
     
    Just 559 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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    • 56 min
    Election 24 Special, Ep 21

    Election 24 Special, Ep 21

    Election 24, Episode 21
    Positivity, resilience and talent. Today's show is packed with all three. 
    Buckle up, we're taking the bus and the ferry!
    Today's candidates are:
    Layla Moran, Lib Dem, Oxford West and Abingdon
    X: @LaylaMoran
    W: https://www.oxonld.uk/layla-moran
    Anthony Mangnall, Conservative, South Devon 
    X: @AnthonyMangnal1
    W: https://www.anthonymangnall.co.uk/
    Andy Fitchet, Labour, North West Hampshire
    X: @AndyFitchet
    Will Polland, SDLP, Strangford
    X: @Willpolland1
    Just 563 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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    • 54 min
    Election 24 Special, Ep 20

    Election 24 Special, Ep 20

    Election 24, Episode 20
    It's a good job we're out on the doorstep today because we're absolutely stuffing our faces. 
    Today's candidates are:
    Sharon Hodgson, Labour, Washington and Gateshead South
    X: @SharonHodgsonMP
    W: https://linktr.ee/sharonhodgson
    Jake Berry, Conservative, Rossendale and Darwen 
    X: @JakeBerry
    W: https://jakeberry.org/
    Kellie-Jay Keen, Bristol Central, Party of Women
    X: @ThePosieParker
    W: https://www.letwomenspeak.org/
    Colin Martin, Lib Dem, South East Cornwall 
    X: @ColinMartinPL22
    W: https://www.seclibdems.uk/
    Just 567 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 Soho Theatre in June: Soho Theatre
    Or at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour

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    • 1 hr 2 min

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