Matt Forde's Political Party
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.
Episodes
Let's go back in time five years and see what, if anything, has really changed...
In 2021 Andy was Mayor of Manchester but was clearly developing his thinking on where power in the UK lies.
This is a great mix of thoughtful political analysis and riveting behind-the-scenes detail as Andy tells the incredible inside story behind his showdowns with the UK and Scottish governments. He also tells the heartbreaking story of the Hlll...
This. Is. Superb.
The former leader of Scottish Labour gives an impassioned and engrossing analysis of everything happening in Scottish and UK politics:
· SNP corruption
· Triple by-election reaction
·...
From Hollywood film director to campaigner against the evils of Big Tech, via the House of Lords.
Beeban Kidron is a force of nature and her new book 'Users' charts the rise of Big Tech and crucially tells us how we can fight back.
This is a fascinating and hilarious interview with a national asset who has dedicated her life to fighting injustice online.
Oh, and there's a cracking story about Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes.
Prepare yourself for a big fat dose of political optimism.
Jeremy Hunt is asking a big question: can we be rich again?
His latest book seeks to answer this and before he gets into what needs to change, he also believes that there's plenty to be cheerful about.
How can the government quickly deliver growth?
What makes the UK uniquely placed to benefit from AI?
What's his personal best London Marathon time?
All this and more in a refreshin...
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 surpr...
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
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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
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
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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 Ma...
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 experien...
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.&n...
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 po...
Claire is the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero, having been Secretary of State in the last Conservative government... and she's changed her position on Net Zero.
In this candid and entertaining interview, she tells us why she's changed her mind and her frustrations with the system.
Claire also talks about having to confront her own mortality after the traumatic birth of her son and what it's done for ...
How does Labour defeat Reform and the Greens?
What would count as success in the local, Holyrood and Cardiff elections for Labour?
PLUS, The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport talks
Culture
Media
and...
Peroni, AI and Britney Spears.
It's a classic.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall
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Chris is 32 and was elected in 2024.
Despite that, he's already made a name for himself as the co-chair of the Labour Growth Group.
But who are they and what would they do differently?
A former pollster, what's his take on Labour's position and can it be saved?
More importantly, what is the most nutritious item on the Wetherspoons menu?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall
Strap in for an energetic hour of raw analysis from Labour's Karl Turner.
He's been going viral lately and you're about to discover why.
Karl is forthright but fair in assessing Labour's issues and what the PLP actually want from the leadership.
His perspective my surprise you.
He's also had his fair share of health issues in the last few years and is open and honest about it all.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
30 March: Lisa Nandy
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Zack Polanski has catapulted The Green Party into the national conversation like no-one else before him.
So how have The Greens captured so much attention?
What do they actually stand for?
Can his policies survive until the election?
And more importantly, what was his favourite meat?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
11 May: Lewis Goodall
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What is lifestyle economics and why does it matter?
The IEA's Christopher Snowdon is a fun-loving political thinker and explains his opposition to puritanism, why we should have more freedom and what that would mean for our policies on smoking, alcohol, gambling and the very existence of the NHS.
Also... what are ultra-processed foods and are they necessarily bad?
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
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A classic from 2022... was it really four years ago?
In his pomp as RMT's General Secretary, Mick Lynch was on sparkling form.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
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Oh boy, are you in for a treat.
Political colossus David Miliband is in the UK and is on blistering form.
This is impassioned, urgent and absolutely electrifying.
An absolute classic.
THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE
9 March: Zack Polanski
30 March: Lisa Nandy
20 April: Shabana Mahmood
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