The one-and-only Andrew Neil pops in for a gripping hour of political and media analysis.

What's it like working for Rupert Murdoch?

Has Andrew ever tried to go into politics?

What really happened with Bobby Gillespie?

All that and so much more!

See Matt at the Soho Theatre trying out new material, 21-25 July:

https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress-4/

Subscribe to Andrew's new podcast, The Andrew Neil Report:

https://open.spotify.com/show/033rtEM2eq993E22SE0vPm

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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You're not going to hear anyone else talk about politics like this.

Suzanne is an original thinker. From bunking off school and doing acid while selling Marxism Today to ending up writing for The Telegraph. Her route through her career and life is completely unorthodox. 

She has a truly adventurous take on life and that informs her unique political analysis.

This is a one-of-a-kind episode. 

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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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 Hlllsborough families' long campaign for justice and his role in changing the Labour government's position, including the moment he stands in front of a packed Anfield at the memorial service.

See the Political Party Live on Stage:

9 August: Anas Sarwar (Edinburgh)

15 August: Stephen Flynn (Edinburgh)

18 August: Rachel Reeves (Edinburgh)

20 August: Malcolm Offord (Edinburgh)

9 November: Liz Kendall (London)

21 December: Wes Streeting (London)

Get tickets for Matt's brand new stand-up show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Festival:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/matt-forde-project-holy-moly

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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

·                    Scottish media pig pen

·                    PLUS! Tartan Army action

It's everything you'd want and more. 

 THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

 9 November: Liz Kendall

 21 December: Wes Streeting

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

June

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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

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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. 

BUY Beeban's book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/480182/users-by-kidron-beeban/9780753562468

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

June

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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

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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 refreshingly positive take on politics.  

DONATE to Sarcoma UK https://www.justgiving.com/page/jeremy-remembers-charlie 

BUY Jeremy's book: https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/can-we-be-rich-again-the-extraordinary-potential-of-the-british-economy-by-jeremy-hunt-coming-5-june

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

June

9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre

10 Chipping Norton Theatre

12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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

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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 surprise you.

PLUS... beauty tips on how to look 20 years younger. 

THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

9 November: Liz Kendall

Plus many more to be announced soon!

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

SEE the final dates of Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

June

3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE

4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre

5 Cambridge Junction

6 Sheffield Steamworks

9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre

10 Chipping Norton Theatre

12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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

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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

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

SEE Matt's stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

May 

26 Hay Festival

27 Lowestoft Marina Theatre

28 Steyning Festival

29 Maidenhead Norden Farm

31 Nottingham Theatre Royal

June

3 Portsmouth New Theatre Royal - EXTRA DATE

4 Coventry Warwick Arts Centre

5 Cambridge Junction

6 Sheffield Steamworks

9 Liverpool Everyman Theatre

10 Chipping Norton Theatre

12 Norwich Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

14 York The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

15 Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

16 Glasgow Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

18 Aberdeen Lemon Tree - EXTRA DATE

26 Bristol 1532 - EXTRA DATE

July

3 Basingstoke The Haymarket - EXTRA DATE

8 Birmingham Glee Club - EXTRA DATE

10 Bedford Quarry Theatre - EXTRA DATE

16 Maidenhead Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

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

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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

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

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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

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

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

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