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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.

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Politics & Government
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  • Show 356. Nick Thomas-Symonds
    Jun 16 2025

    Nick Thomas-Symonds


    Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal.

    So what's in the deal and what impact will it have?

    And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done?

    This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations.


    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



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    58 mins
  • Show 395. Kemi Badenoch
    Jun 11 2025

    Kemi Badenoch


    The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview.

    Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems.

    It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government.

    We tackle all the big questions. How do the Tories defeat Reform?

    Why does the timing of policy announcements matter? What's her favourite McDonalds order?

    It flies by.

    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 final 'End of an Era Tour' shows:

    12 June: York, The Crescent

    13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

    14 June: Faversham, The Alex


    www.mattforde.com

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Show 394. Guto Harri
    Jun 2 2025

    Guto Harri


    Guto has done it all.

    From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10.

    He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News.

    An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major parties.

    So what does he think will happen? And would he ever go into elected politics?


    COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

    9 June: Kemi Badenoch

    14 July: Michael Gove


    Plus more to be announced...

    Get tickets for all shows here: 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 at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    4 June: Leeds City Varieties

    5 June: Nottingham Playhouse

    6 June: Cambridge Junction

    12 June: York, The Crescent

    13 June: Chelmsford Theatre

    14 June: Faversham, The Alex


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

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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