This was a journey to remember! Matt spoke so openly & authentically about his past from being drawn into the BNP & their propaganda to his appearance as a poet on the Nationwide adverts. We discussed the schooling system at length & of course - a litta bitta poetry!

Matt Abbott is a Wakefield born poet, educator and activist. His ‘grown-up’ themes mainly centre around socio-political commentary, human struggle and kitchen sink realism.

His poetry for children centres around playful rebellion, challenging societal stereotypes and the struggles of modern life.