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The Political Party

The Political Party

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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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Politics & Government
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  • Show 359. Louise Haigh - LIVE
    Jul 7 2025

    Louise Haigh - LIVE


    Recorded live at the Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield, Louise Haigh reflects on Labour's first year in power.

    Louise is on top form and has a unique perspective, having served in Cabinet and now sitting on the backbenches.

    How did the government get itself in a mess over welfare?

    Where can Labour improve?

    Plus why Louise got pepper sprayed...


    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!


    14 July: Michael Gove

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


    7 August: Ian Murray

    13 August: Joanna Cherry

    21 August: Kirsty Wark


    https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-political-party-with-matt-forde


    DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

    https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde



    SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

    https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity



    www.mattforde.com

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Show 358. Sonia Kumar
    Jun 30 2025

    Sonia Kumar


    Sonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence.

    It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a physiotherapist led her to raising it as an issue and standing for Parliament in the first place.

    Plus Sonia explains her position on assisted dying and gives the most compelling reason for visiting Dudley you are ever going to hear.

    Book your train tickets now!



    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

    6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

    https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham


    14 July: Michael Gove

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/



    DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

    https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde



    SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

    https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity



    www.mattforde.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    46 mins
  • Show 357. Mims Davies
    Jun 23 2025

    Mims Davies

    Prepare to be blown away.

    Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour.

    What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her?

    How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the right?

    Mims shares her incredible life story, with a bit of politics mixed in .


    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

    6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield)

    https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-the-political-party-with-guest-andy-burnham

    14 July: Michael Gove

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    GET FREE tickets to Radio 4's The Matt Forde Focus Group here: https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=579


    DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

    https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/mattforde


    SEE Matt's new stand-up show 'Defying Calamity' at the Edinburgh Festival:

    https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-defying-calamity


    www.mattforde.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    57 mins

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