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Gregor was elected as the MP for Livingston in Labour's 2024 landslide. It was a full circle moment for the man who'd been the party's organiser in the 2005 Livingston by-election following the death of Robin Cook. He went on to work for Blue State Digital, the team who masterminded Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns. This is a masterclass is the art of campaigning from one of Morgan McSweeney's former colleagues. Plus, why he loves checked shirts so much. COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre30 May: Swindon Arts Centre 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.
Matt and Daniel are joined by writer and activist Jasper Nathaniel to celebrate 100 episodes of the show with a survey of Israel's archaeology-based land claims, the excruciating experience of the IDF customer support line, and Benjamin Netanyahu gettin' down on a muffin with the five bad boys from Beantown.Please donate to United Palestinian Appeal: https://upaconnect.org/See Matt and Francesca Fiorentini at Cobb's in San Francisco May 7: http://bit.ly/mattfrancobbsJasper on IG: https://www.instagram.com/infinite_jazJasper on X: https://x.com/infinite__jazJasper on Substack: https://infinitejaz.substack.com/Subscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Matt and Daniel are joined by Daniel's father, author and activist Dr. Gabor Maté to reach a deeper pun-derstanding of Daniel's sense of humor, to ponder the pleas for empathy from Gaza's aggressors in Israel, and to ask whether Miss Rachel should be jailed at Guantánamo Bay, or possibly offered the leniency of our famously chill domestic SuperMax prison system.Please donate to Children in Conflict: https://www.childreninconflict.org/See Matt and Francesca Fiorentini at Cobb's in San Francisco on May 7: http://bit.ly/mattfrancobbsSee Dr. Gabor Maté at one of his upcoming events: https://drgabormate.com/events/Subscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5RDvo87OzNLA78UH82MI55Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bad-hasbara/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineCONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alastair Campbell - LIVE This is an absolute riot. Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded. How would he contain Trump?What is Labour getting wrong?Has he put on weight?This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government.So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit? Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way?And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough? THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 5 March: Oxford, Glee Club6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE BUY Simon's book 'Ungovernable' here: https://linktr.ee/SimonHartUngovernable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mhari AuroraMhari is a revelation in political broadcasting and in this fascinating chat with Matt she considers some of the big questions facing modern media:What can the 'mainstream media' learn from Joe Rogan?How should they cover Donald Trump?How do you deal with angry taxi drivers?It's all in here!THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi BadenochPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a return! The Chancellor is exceptional form as she discusses Trump, tariffs, the threat of Reform and the inside story of when her hair turned ginger. This interview has it all. The realities of life in government plus invaluable advice for creating the perfect Yorkshire Pudding. Oh and a brilliant story about Gordon Brown's tribute to John Prescott... The next guests at The Duchess Theatre are: 10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Sharon LockyerThe live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts.As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get.To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University. Comedy. It's a serious business. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi BadenochPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ava Santina-EvansAva is the star of PoliticsJOE, an online platform which covers politics in a different way to other media. It's hugely successful and in this entertaining and insightful interview, Ava explains the decisions behind that popularity. This takes in everything: from Labour and trade union issues, to the appeal of Trump, and the appeal of Reform to younger voters. All modern politics is here!THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes StreetingPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gavin EslerWhat can Trump's opponents learn from him?How should the BBC respond to Elon Musk?What should Change UK have done differently?All these questions and more are discussed with a true broadcasting titan. This is quality from start to finish. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes StreetingPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam CarlingSam is one of the brightest and most prominent members of the 2024 intake... and he's only 22. How has Sam become an MP so early in his life, what politicised him and what does the future hold?Remember where you were when you first heard from Sam, he's a man going places. THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes StreetingPlus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tonia Antoniazzi England are due to play Afghanistan at cricket next month. The decision to honour the fixture has caused uproar. Under the Taliban, women are banned from playing sport. Tonia is leading the campaign to get England to pull out of the fixture. If you want to help, find her on social media: @ToniaAntoniazzi Plus we discuss other vital issues, including her role on the All Party Beer Group... THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE! 10 February: Rachel Reeves10 March: Alastair Campbell31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting Plus more to be announced... Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Replay: Christmas Special with Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston Keep the dream alive with this classic from 2018. Jess Phillips and Sarah Wollaston are on phenomenal festive form in this Christmas cracker of an episode. 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-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Replay: Christmas Special with Ed Balls and Alastair Campbell. The year is 2016.Ed Balls has just done Strictly. Alastair Campbell is yet to launch his podcast. This is the barmy Christmas Special we all need.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-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex BurghartPolitics. 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: @alexburghartTHE 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-shows29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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_McGovernORDER 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-shows20246 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedia25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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-shows2024 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Matt Conn returns to discuss Quentin Tarantino's 1994 classic Pulp Fiction. See Matt and Johnny in Cedar Springs, Michigan on November 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-bird-bistro-comedy-night-tickets-1039192812677 Follow Matt on Instagram: @matt_conn_comedy Follow Johnny on Instagram and Tik Tok: @JohnnyMocnyComedy Follow Johnny on Letterboxd: @JohnnyMocny --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-movies/support
THE EXCOMMUNICATION OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS BELIEVERS, Part 2 of Chapter 12 of The Church and The Priesthood To summarize this chapter: 1. The Mosaic church operated under the authority of the Levitical Priesthood, and Christ held the office of Rabbi in that church. However, Joseph Smith said, “All the prophets had the Melchizedek Priesthood and were ordained by God himself.” (TPJS, p. 181) Jesus had received that Priesthood from His Father, and therefore possessed the highest Priesthood authority. 2. Jesus attempted to teach higher laws of this higher Priesthood, and also performed miracles demonstrating the power that He had with God. These two factors caused both fear and envy among the chief priests and Pharisees. (See Matt. 27:18 & Mark 15:10.) 3. The Jews excommunicated Jesus for teaching and living the doctrines of the higher Priesthood while they themselves were living on only a Levitical Priesthood level. Thus, Levitical Priesthood holders were incorrectly attempting to excommunicate a Melchizedek Priesthood holder. 4. Jesus, His disciples and all others from then on who believed in Him were excommunicated from the synagogue. Jesus had to teach, live and administer the higher ordinances outside of the Mosaic church of the Jews. 5. The Mosaic church did not become Christian. Rather Christianity began outside of and separate from the Jewish church. 6. Essentially the higher principles of the true church and the fullness of the Gospel were considered as an apostate religion. 7. This pattern has occurred repeatedly–both in ancient and latter days.
Darren Jones - Budget SpecialThis 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-shows20246 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of our most gifted political writers reflects on the death of Alex Salmond and the current state of Scottish politics. This is engrossing from the very first second. SUBSCRIBE to the Ponsonby and Massie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794 SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE 2025 29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE2 February: Salford, Lowry4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thangam DebbonaireThangam is one of the brightest stars of the Labour movement. As Shadow Culture Secretary she was all set to command the brief in government. But things didn't go to plan. On 4 July, Thangam lost Bristol Central to the Green Party. A classically trained cellist. Thangam has a range of life experience. She's one of the most charismatic and engaging politicians in the country and her reflections on her career so far are thoughtful and hopeful. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202424 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE202529 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pam Duncan-Glancy Pam is the Shadow Education and Skills Secretary in Scotland. She's only been an MSP for four years but has already made a huge impact. Her life story is fascinating, as is her route into politics. As the first permanent wheelchair user in Holyrood, she has to overcome daily challenges in order to do her job. Pam is an optimist and this is an amazing story about the power of politics and how to get the most out of life. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 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 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.
Iain McNicol This. Is. Class. Iain was General Secretary of the Labour Party from 2011 to 2018. He tells us what it was like having to run the party during the most tumultuous time in its history. You'll be hanging on his every word. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his 2 extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 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 14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 2025 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 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Siobhan Baillie What's it like to lose your seat after one term, when your political career was really starting to flourish? Siobhan was the MP for Stroud and had worked hard to do the job properly. But that experience was cut short in July. As well as opening up about the emotional impact of losing the seat, Siobhan has clear ideas about what improvements she'd make to politics and the role of different politicians. Despite the heartache of defeat, this is engrossing hour with a positive, optimistic and upbeat politician who still has lots more to achieve. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre 2025 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emma Revell What does a Thatcherite think tank do when the Tories are out of office?Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies briefs us on what's next for one of Britain's most influential organisations. Plus... why being a Lib Dem first is becoming a right of passage...SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows202431 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre20254 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murdo Fraser - Scottish Conservative Leadership Special What's next for the Conservatives in the UK and in Scotland? Murdo Fraser wants to lead the party into the Holyrood election in 2026. But what's a realistic ambition for them and how do they make a case for conservative values and policies at such a challenging time? PLUS... a brilliant story about the time Donald Trump gave evidence to Murdo's committee in person at Holyrood. SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 20254 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah lived in Downing Street for the entirety of the last Labour government. What is the role of a political spouse? Why doesn't the UK formalise the role? More importantly, what was Sarah and Gordon's first date like? This is the hilarious inside story of what it was like living on Britian's most famous street for 13 years. WATCH the goal that Gordon hurried home for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGQplbF_akc SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival After an earthquake of an election for Jacob and the Conservatives, what does the future hold? Jacob Rees-Mogg opens up on why the Tories lost, how they can win again and whether he'll stand next time. Plus... how does he stay so trim? His diet tips may surprise you... SEE Matt on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Labour's stunning general election victory. Anas Sarwar is on the brink of becoming First Minister. But what would Labour do if they won in Scotland? And more importantly, will Anas be getting a makeover? SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 4 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Frith JUST ANNOUNCED: Come and see The Political Party LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival with the following guests: 13 August: Anas Sarwar 18 August: Jacob Rees-Mogg 19 August: Sarah Brown Tickets: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows James won the Bury North seat for Labour in 2017. He lost it in 2019 by just 105 votes. A few weeks ago James won the seat for a second time with a majority of nearly 7000. So what is going on in Bury and how much of a role, if any, did Reform play in the result? Why hasn't Bury seen rioting by the hard right when other places have? And more importantly, will James ever go to Glastonbury again? SEE Matt on tour at the Edinburgh Festival and nationwide 2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 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 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toby Perkins Toby won his Chesterfield seat for the fifth time at the recent general election. But how did he retain his seat throughout Labour's darkest years when colleagues around him were losing theirs? One of the most likeable MPs in the Commons was a Shadow Minister but didn't get appointed to the frontbench after the election. He talks openly and honestly about the mixed feelings he has about Labour finally forming a government, but not being a minister in it. A massive football fan, Toby also reveals which football manager he thinks he'd most be like if he chairs the Environmental Audit Committee. SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 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 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jovan Owusu-Nepaul Jovan is already a political star and he's only in his 20s. A former Labour staffer, he tells the inside story of what it was like standing against Nigel Farage in Clacton. This is about so much more than what happened in one seat. This is about what sort of country we want to be and how we get there. You are listening to someone who has a huge part to play in shaping our country in the coming decades. FOLLOW Jovan on X: @jovanforclacton SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour 2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 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 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shama TatlerShama was the Labour candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green and almost unseated Iain Duncan Smith just a few weeks ago. Had it not been for an independent candidate standing in the seat, Shama would almost certainly have won. Shama describes her experience in full, including the abuse she faced and the misinformation spread about her. In an election when many candidates had to suffer a similar fate, Shama's story is a vital testimony of how abusive modern politics has become.SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour202431 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance2 October: Norwich Playhouse3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre6 November: Exeter, Phoenix8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket15 November: Colchester Arts Centre20 November: York, The Crescent21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre22 November: Salford, The Lowry27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre20254 February: Leeds, City Varieties5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill6 February: Chelmsford Theatre7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre12 February: Bath, Komedia13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre16 February: Cambridge, The Junction20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts23 February: Brighton, Komedoa25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anthony Mangnall Anthony was one of the stars of the Election 24 Series. A former adviser to William Hague, he'd been the Conservative MP for Totnes since 2019. On 4 July he lost his seat to the Lib Dems. In this candid and hilarious interview, he reflects on defeat and reveals what advice he gave his successor. SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour 2024 31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance 2 October: Norwich Playhouse 3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm 9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt 10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre 24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre 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 22 November: Salford, The Lowry 27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre 28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre 29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry 31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre 2025 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 2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory 11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree 12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24 Season Finale with Lauren Edwards It's all over, but how did all our guests do? You're about to find out with the Political Party Results Service. We couldn't end the series without catching up with one of our guests, so let's grab a pint of CAMRA approved real ale and a big back of pork scratchings and sit down with Lauren Edwards, who sensationally won Rochester and Strood for Labour. SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 32 It's Polling Day! Soak up the final day of the election in style with one last tour of the campaign. Today's candidates are: Ian Murray, Labour, Edinburgh South @IanMurrayMP https://linktr.ee/ianmurraymp Tom Tugendhat, Conservative, Tonbridge @TomTugendhat https://www.tomtugendhat.org/ Uma Kumaran, Labour, Stratford and Bow @Uma_Kumaran https://www.umakumaran.co.uk/ Andrew David Green, Independent, North West Essex https://adg4nwe.co.uk/ Alexandra Marsanu, Conservative, Manchester Rusholme @alex_marsanu https://www.alexandramarsanu.uk/ Tim Leaver, Labour, North West Norfolk @TimLeaver4NWN https://www.timleaver.com/ Just 517 to go... somehow... SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 30 It's a passionate and energetic day on the podcast as Polling Day becomes visible on the horizon. Enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé but remember, no smoking on the Battlebus! Today's candidates are: Danielle Newson, Lib Dem, Sussex Weald @LibDemDanielle https://www.wealdenlibdems.org.uk/ Julie Marson, Conservative, Hertford and Stortford @JulieMarsonMP https://linktr.ee/julie.marson Jeremy Lee, Independent, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket @independentlee_ https://www.independentlee.org/ Just 528 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 29 Today's episode is best enjoyed with some fine wine. And a pint of ale. And a Sunday roast. Today's candidates are: Steve Reed, Labour, Streatham and Croydon North @SteveReedMPhttps://www.stevereedmp.co.uk/ Tom Pridham, Conservative, Battersea@tom_pridhamhttps://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/people/tom-pridham Helen Baxter, Lib Dem, Queen's Park and Maida Vale@HelenBaxter_LDhttps://www.westminsterandcityoflondonlibdems.org.uk/meet-helen James Nelson, Green, Filton and Bradley Stoke @JamesNe78081707https://southglos.greenparty.org.uk/2024/03/13/candidates-ge24/ Just 531 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 26 The Battlebus fridge is freshly stocked with ice cold lagers, best enjoyed with chips and cake. It'll all make sense. Today's candidates are: Jeremy Hunt, Conservative, Godalming and Ash X: @Jeremy_Hunt W: https://www.jeremyhunt.org/ Carla Denyer, Green Party, Bristol Central X: @carla_denyerW: https://linktr.ee/carladenyer Katie White, Labour, Leeds North WestX: @KatieJWhite W: https://www.katie4leedsnw.com/ Debbie Abrahams, Labour, Oldham East and SaddleworthX: @debbie_abrahamsW:https://www.debbieabrahams.org.uk/ Just 543 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: @MarkMaguireXW: https://www.castlepointlabour.org.uk/ Tim Bearder, Lib Dem, GosportX: @timbearderW: https://www.facebook.com/TimBearderUK/?_rdr Alison Taylor, Labour, Paisley and Renfrewshire North X: @Alison_S_TaylorW: https://alisontaylor.org.uk/ Colin McGrath, SDLP, South DownX: @ColinSDLPW: 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 19 Fasten your seatbelts for another thrilling ride around the General Election. Today's candidates are: Abena Oppong-Asare, Labour, Erith and Thamesmead X: @abenaopp W: https://www.abenaoppongasare.com/ Bret Palmer, Lib Dem, South West Wiltshire X: @Bret_S_Palmer W: https://www.facebook.com/bret4sww Melanie Onn, Labour, Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes X: @melanie_onn W: https://melanieonn.com/ John Gager, Reform, Tunbridge Wells X: @ReformUKTWells W: https://www.reformparty.uk/ Just 571 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Election 24, Episode 18 Yes, we're off to the seaside again but we're also going to one of the greatest chip shops in Britain. This is what politics is all about. There are four motivated candidates on today's show: Preet Kaur Gill, Labour, EdgbastonX: @PreetKGillMPW: https://www.preetkaurgill.co.uk/ Andy Carter, Conservative, Warrington SouthX: @MrAndy_CarterW: https://www.andycarter.org.uk/ Simon Burwood, Lib Dem, Maldon, LDW: https://www.cmld.org.uk/maldon/home Ben Pickles, Wetherby and Easingwold, Labour – phenomenal 29X: @benpickles17 Just 575 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 TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're going back to the seaside Today's candidates are... Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Conservatives, North NorthumberlandX: @annietrevW: https://www.teamtrevelyan.co.uk/ Frederick van Mierlo, Lib Dems, Henley and ThameX: @fivanmierloGeorgie Callé, Conservatives, Ealing SouthallX: @GeorgieCalleBen Bradley, Conservatives, MansfieldX: @BBradley_MansW: https://www.benbradley.uk/ Lucy Stephenson, Conservatives, Sheffield Central W: https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=138 Just 594 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 TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get ready to stuff your face with doughnuts, it's another fin summer's day on the Battlebus! Today's candidates are... Will Goodhand, Conservatives, West Bromwich X: @WillGoodhand4MP Jade Botterill, Labour, Ossett and Denby Dale X: @JadeBotterill W: https://www.jadebotterill.com/ Claire Hanna, SDLP, South Belfast and Mid Down X: @ClaireHanna W: https://www.sdlp.ie/clairehanna Theodore Jupp, Lib Dems, Camborne, Oxford East X: @TheoJupp W: https://www.oxonld.uk/parliamentary-candidates/oxford-east Polly Billington, Labour, East Thanet X: @PollyBLabour W: https://www.pollybillington.org.uk/ Just 604 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pop your seatbelt on and get ready for another grand tour of Election 24. Our first stop is the seaside... Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrats, Eastbourne X: @JoshBabarinde W: https://www.josh.org.uk/ Rushanara Ali, Labour, Bethnal Green and Stepney X: @rushanaraali W: https://www.rushanaraali.org/ Scott Smith, Conservatives, Manchester Central X: @scottdismith W: https://www.manchesterconservatives.com/ Thalia Marrington, Lib Dems, Camborne, Redruth and Hayle X: @thaliasimone1 W: https://www.crhlibdems.org.uk/thalia-marrington Kelly Dougall, Party of Women, Tynemouth X: @powtynemouth W: https://www.givesendgo.com/Partyofwomennortheast Just 609 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 TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.